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May 19, 2025
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Recent, Happening Now
May 9, 2025
The End of De Minimis: What It Means for Importers (and How Weber Can Help)
A major change in U.S. trade policy took effect on May 2, 2025: the removal of the de minimis exemption for shipments entering the U.S. from China and Hong Kong. This decision has significant...
Recent, Happening Now
May 7, 2025
How Weber Logistics Is Helping Shippers Navigate Tariff Volatility
As geopolitical tensions and global trade policies continue to shift, importers are once again being challenged to rethink their supply chain strategies. The most recent wave of uncertainty stems...
Recent, Happening Now
April 3, 2025
Happening Now: Major LTL Pricing Shift Ahead
According to Trucking Dive, a major update to the National Motor Freight Classification system will alter how less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping rates are calculated beginning in July.
Chargebacks
February 27, 2025
How Retail Chargebacks Work and What You Can Do About Them
All major retailers issue chargeback penalties for non-compliant shipments from their suppliers. The specific penalties are explicitly laid out in each retailer’s routing guide and range from about...
Happening Now
February 19, 2025
Happening Now: Key Trends Shaping Freight Rail in 2025
The freight rail industry is evolving rapidly as it adapts to economic shifts, sustainability goals, and advancements in technology. A recent article from Inbound Logistics highlights eight major...
Third Party Logistics
February 19, 2025
Why a mid-size 3PL provider may serve you better than a huge one
If you’re looking for a 3PL provider, you may begin to feel a bit like Goldilocks. You’ll encounter providers that feel “too big” and many that feel “too small” to handle your business effectively....
Happening Now
February 12, 2025
Happening Now: Retail sales dip in January but see YOY gains
According to DC Velocity, retail sales declined in January as consumers took a break from holiday spending, yet the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reports that year-over-year gains remained strong.
Mexico logistics
February 3, 2025
Understanding Mexico’s IMMEX Program and What It Means for US Shippers
The IMMEX (Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportación) program, established in 2006 by the Mexican government, was designed to promote foreign investment, boost manufacturing,...
Port Logistics
January 17, 2025
East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Likely Averted - And Why a Diversified Port Strategy Make Sense
The entire supply chain industry is breathing a cautious sigh of relief as the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative...
Southern California Ports
January 15, 2025
Happening Now: Container shipping rates from Asia to the US on the rise
According to FreightWaves, container shipping rates from Asia to the U.S. rose significantly at the start of 2025, driven by shippers frontloading goods ahead of Lunar New Year. The Freightos...
West Coast Distribution
December 23, 2024
Weber Logistics Launches New Dedicated Distribution Center in Irvine, CA
Weber Logistics is ringing in 2025 with a major expansion for one of its key clients. The opening of a new 137,000-square-foot dedicated distribution center (DC) in Irvine, CA has been announced....
Pharmaceutical Logistics
December 11, 2024
What to Look for in a Pharmaceutical Logistics Provider
Pharmaceutical logistics is a highly specialized field that requires precision, compliance, and a deep understanding of the unique demands of this tightly regulated industry. Selecting the right...
Happening Now
December 6, 2024
Happening Now: Trucking demand and capacity realign
According to Transport Topics, the trucking industry is gradually approaching equilibrium as freight demand and capacity realign after years of disruption.
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