Seasonal Freight Surcharges Explained: Why Summer Freight Costs More
Summer marks the beginning of one of the busiest periods in global logistics. As import volumes increase and transportation networks become more constrained, many shippers begin noticing additional charges appearing on freight invoices. Seasonal freight surcharges increase, capacity premiums emerge, and carriers introduce seasonal adjustments designed to manage growing demand. For companies managing transportation budgets,… Read more »
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What the June 8 Section 232 Changes Actually Mean for Construction Equipment Importers
The recent Section 232 changes have generated plenty of headlines, but many construction equipment importers are still asking the same question: what do these changes actually mean for my business? The answer is both positive and complicated. For certain mobile industrial and construction equipment, the June 8, 2026 changes provide potential tariff relief. However, they… Read more »
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July 8 CPSC eFiling Deadline: What Every Importer Needs to Do Now
Beginning July 8, 2026, CPSC eFiling becomes mandatory for imported products regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). For many importers, this represents one of the most significant compliance changes in recent years. The new requirement is designed to improve product safety oversight while giving CPSC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)… Read more »
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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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Fuel Surcharges Are Back: What Shippers Need to Know
Fuel surcharges are back in the conversation—and not quietly. Diesel prices for U.S. trucking jumped nearly a dollar per gallon in a single week, putting immediate pressure on carriers. When that happens, it doesn’t stay contained. It moves straight through the supply chain and shows up in freight costs. For shippers already managing tariffs and… Read more »
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Tariff Uncertainty: How to Keep Your Supply Chain Moving
If it feels like tariff policy is shifting again, that’s because it is. Between updated Section 232 duties on metals and new discussions around pharmaceutical tariffs, importers are once again being asked to adjust—sometimes quickly. The challenge isn’t just the tariffs themselves. It’s how to respond without disrupting everything else in your supply chain. At… 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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Strait of Hormuz & Red Sea Tensions: Why Logistics Teams Are Watching the World’s Most Critical Shipping Corridor
Recent geopolitical tensions involving Iran have brought renewed attention to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most strategically important maritime passages in global trade. At the same time, ongoing attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea by Houthi militants have already forced many carriers to reroute ships away from the Suez Canal. For… Read more »
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Risk Management for Forwarders: Cargo Damage, Delay Claims and Liability
In any globally connected industry, even the best planned shipments can hit unexpected snags, and logistics often separates successes from catastrophes. From rough seas to port delays to miscommunication at transfer points, cargo damage and shipment delays are an unavoidable part of the forwarding business. But how forwarders respond—and how they prepare—can make all the… Read more »
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