This week’s report highlights how global trade dynamics are shifting and what that means for freight flows in both ocean and inland markets. New U.S. trade deals in Asia and early-stage tariff agreements with the EU signal easing tension on key lanes, with real implications for allocation planning and lead time expectations. Meanwhile, new Russian restrictions in the Black Sea are putting energy cargo under pressure, forcing rerouting at scale. On the domestic side, rail volumes are climbing (up 8.6% last week) giving carriers and forwarders reason to recheck inland strategy. At the borders, early movement data is helping predict congestion before it shows up in official reporting, offering an edge to teams that act fast. On the tech front, U.S. policy is starting to define how AI will shape supply chain decisioning, and NATO’s latest advisory makes clear: cyber threats at ports are an urgent matter. From trade lanes to terminals, the takeaway this week is clear: agility and risk awareness are driving competitive freight strategy.
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