While the Port of Los Angeles saw cargo volumes bounce back from a decline in May, the impact of new Trump administration tariffs and resulting uncertainties continue to negatively impact importers and retailers and could adversely impact Christmas season sales, according to Eugene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles.

The C919, China’s first indigenous narrowbody jet, embodies Beijing’s progress in pursuing technological self-sufficiency and holds the potential to reshape the global aviation market, but it faces a host of difficulties in challenging established giants Boeing and Airbus, according to the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post (SCMP)

The Southern California Port of Hueneme had its highest performing revenue year with a strong showing from its car, container, and banana businesses, according to Kristin Decas, Executive Director, Port of Hueneme...

Shipping companies will need to collaborate to support decarbonization if the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) votes to implement zero-emission rules at its October meeting, according to Sinem Ogis, the new Chair of the Propeller Club of Oslo (Norway).

The rise of cargo theft in the American supply chain has reached a crisis stage, which urgently needs tougher federal legislation and more crime fighting resources, according to Donna Lemm, Chief Strategy Officer, IMC Logistics, based in Collierville, Tennessee.

U.S. meat exporters, who export $20 billion per year, are facing major losses as China retaliates against the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration, according to Joe Schuele, Communications Director, U. S. Meat Export Federation.

Santucci was speaking at the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AGTC) annual meeting in Tacoma, Washington where he said: “Port congestion is something that I call the silent killer of efficiency. ...You have limitations for yard efficiencies, vessel bunching, too much cargo inland, congestion outside of the gate, “which all contribute to the problem.

The expectation that US ports might see a surge in cargo volumes after the Trump administration paused higher tariffs on China may not be realized, according to Eugene Seroka, Executive Director Port of Los Angeles.

President Donald Trump’s tariffs have evoked a debate on decoupling’s repercussions, amid concerns over declining growth, high inflation and rising unemployment in the US.

With the tariff-induced roller coaster trading patterns, FTZs can help even out freight flows.