How to Build a Freight Budget That Can Actually Handle Volatility
For years, freight budgets often followed the same pattern: Look at last year’s rates. Estimate volume. Add a buffer. Hope the market stays stable. That approach no longer works consistently. Between fuel swings, port disruptions, labor uncertainty, shifting capacity, and changing global trade conditions, freight costs can move quickly—even in markets that appear relatively calm…. Read more »
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What the Supreme Court’s Broker Liability Ruling Means for Shippers — and Why Carrier Vetting Has Never Mattered More
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that freight brokers can be sued under state negligence law for hiring unsafe motor carriers. The decision, tied to Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, is one of the most significant broker liability legal developments the freight industry has seen in years. For brokers, the ruling… Read more »
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IEEPA Refunds: What Importers Need to Do Now
The conversation around IEEPA refunds has moved quickly. A few weeks ago, it was all legal headlines. Now it’s operational. Importers are asking a simple question: “How do we actually get our money back?” Following the February 2026 ruling that invalidated certain IEEPA tariffs, CBP is preparing to refund duties previously collected. For many companies,… Read more »
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Tensions in the South China Sea
The South China Sea, a key throughway for transportation and trade, has become a hotspot of tension, particularly at Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both the Philippines and China. Amid the broader focus on the Taiwan Strait, this dispute poses huge implications for logistics and trade in Southeast Asia. The Philippine government asserts sovereignty over… Read more »
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