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.

For weeks and months, the US and India have been engaged in quiet negotiations to finalize a trade deal.

Port of Los Angeles imports down 9% in May as tariffs drive Trans-Pacific volumes down clouding peak season forecasts. Exports also declined for the month.

At the Nor-Shipping 2025 conference that took place in Norway last week, the news is that vessel automation is on the rise, and one of the leading companies in the field is Orca AI.

At the Nor-Shipping conference and exhibition at Lillestrom, Norway this week [June 2-6], Jiangnan shipyard officials said they are planning for next generation zero-emission vessels including ammonia and nuclear-powered vessels.