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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SCOTUS Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs: What Importers Need to Do Now
In a landmark 6–3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are unconstitutional, effectively ending one of the most sweeping uses of executive tariff authority in modern trade history. For importers, the implications are massive — not just for future policy, but for billions in… Read more »
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Customs Clearance Deep Dive: How Everglory Navigates Import Barriers and PGAs
By now, we all understand that customs clearance can make or break a shipment. Between port congestion, ever-changing regulations, and the maze of Partner Government Agencies (PGAs), importers need more than just a broker—they need a strategist. At Everglory Logistics, we specialize in moving cargo through U.S. ports quickly, compliantly, and without costly delays. From… Read more »
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Everglory’s Freight Forwarding Blueprint: From Buyer’s Consolidation to Door Delivery
Everglory Logistics offers a seamless, end-to-end solution that optimizes time, cost, and control. Their freight forwarding model—built around buyer consolidation through to final-mile delivery—is a strategic approach that eliminates inefficiencies, reduces handling costs, and enhances shipment visibility at every touchpoint. Whether you’re importing multiple SKUs from different suppliers or managing outbound cargo to retailers worldwide,… Read more »
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