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June 19, 2025
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Recent, Happening Now
June 9, 2025
Happening Now: Transportation Pricing Outpacing Capacity
According to FreightWaves, transportation pricing grew faster than capacity again in May. Despite rising capacity, prices surged even more—signaling tightness in the transportation market and...
Recent, Happening Now
May 19, 2025
Per-Diem and Detention Charges in Shipping: What They Are and How to Prevent Them
Detention and demurrage charges—already a pain point for importers—are once again under scrutiny. In 2025, a mix of regulatory ambiguity, evolving steamship line practices, and a volatile...
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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...
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November 8, 2024
Happening Now: Great Freight Recession is Over
According to FreightWaves, the freight market is showing signs of recovery. This welcome news is supported by SONAR data as well as an increase in tender rejections.
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October 21, 2024
Happening Now: Retail Sales Rise in September
According to Transport Topics, U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% in September from the previous month, marking the third consecutive increase. The retail sales data, released by the Commerce Department on...
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October 10, 2024
Happening Now: 10 ports closed in wake of Hurricane Milton
According to FreightWaves, ten ports remain closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, including two major commercial ports in Florida along the Gulf Coast—Port Tampa Bay and Seaport Manatee. The...
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September 30, 2024
Happening Now: East Coast Port Strike Looms
According to CNBC, trucking and rail operators are rushing to move billions in cargo ahead of a potential strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), set to begin after midnight if...
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August 28, 2024
Happening Now: Panama Canal Authority looks to address droughts
According to FreightWaves, The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is considering a $1.6 billion Rio Indio reservoir project to address future droughts and enhance the canal's resilience. Following a...
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August 21, 2024
Happening Now: FMCSA considers updates to guidance documents
According to FreightWaves, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking input from motor carriers on whether its guidance documents should be updated or, in some cases,...
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August 14, 2024
Happening Now: Container volumes set new record at the Port of Los Angeles
According to Container News, the Port of Los Angeles set a new record in July, handling 939,600 TEUs, marking a 37% increase over the previous year and making it the busiest July in the port's...
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August 12, 2024
Happening Now: Record heat tough on truckers
Hauling large amounts of cargo is always challenging, but this summer’s record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather have made it even more difficult for truckers, forcing them into dangerous...
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July 22, 2024
Happening Now: Port of Long Beach Sets New June Cargo Volume Record
According to Supply Chain Dive, The Port of Long Beach achieved a record-breaking June by processing 842,446 TEUs, marking a 41% year-over-year increase. This surge, attributed to high consumer...
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July 11, 2024
Happening Now: California trucking law will affect cross-border truckers
According to FreightWaves, California’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule is likely to impact Mexico cross-border trucking operators. Many fleet owners are not ready to comply with this rule, which takes...
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