Logistics Pulse

Shipping nationwide LTL is challenging. Moving freight across the country comes with logistical hurdles, high costs, increased risks of cargo damage or theft due to frequent handling, and limited visibility into shipment locations. It's enough to throw a wrench into even the most sophisticated supply chains.

We reveal how some savvy businesses are cutting transit times in half and reducing costs by 25% or more compared to traditional nationwide LTL, even on some of the most prominent lanes, like Los Angeles to New York. Here's how the nationwide LTL trick works: A shipper can get a quote on Thursday, have their shipment picked up the same day, processed at a freight facility in Los Angeles on Friday, en route on Saturday, arrive at a New York facility on Sunday and out for delivery in New York on Monday.

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https://www.mothership.com/newsroom/best-ltl-company-mothership-national-us-nationwide-freight

Last-mile and final-mile logistics are the most crucial steps in the supply chain, but they are often also the most complex and costly to manage. We break down everything you need to know about last-mile delivery and final-mile logistics. Learn about the key challenges businesses face and discover how shippers are bringing down logistics costs, planning more efficient delivery routes and achieving higher customer satisfaction rates.

Get the latest insights into the most clever strategies top businesses use to optimize last-mile and final-mile logistics. We'll reveal top shippers' technology and the best tactics proven to enhance supply chain efficiency. We provide a comprehensive look at how the last mile is transforming the delivery and transportation processes—no matter the industry.

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https://www.mothership.com/newsroom/best-last-mile-delivery-logistics-solution-mothership-ltl-shipping

President Donald Trump has ramped up tariffs on imported goods from China, challenging a resolution to the growing trade tensions. We dig into how major retailers and corporations have adjusted their global supply chains in response to the expanding U.S.-China trade conflict.

We unpack Walmart and other big-box retailers' strategies and negotiating tactics to keep prices low for U.S. consumers. Find out how Walmart executives are navigating the geopolitical challenges, including the Chinese government's response to their hardball business practices in the country, and how the Chinese economy might do if other U.S. businesses follow Walmart's game plan.

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https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/china-summons-walmart-for-talks-as-suppliers-complain-over-tariffs-dcafe7c4

Less than one month in office, Howard Lutnick, the 41st United States Secretary of Commerce, has already impacted the U.S. economy and global trade. We explore Secretary Lutnick's background on Wall Street as chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and why President Donald Trump picked Lutnick to join his administration.

We also break down President Trump and Secretary Lutnick's America-First economic policy, including what is behind the administration's protectionist strategy and heavy reliance on tariffs. We look into the industries that will be the focus of future tariffs so that you can adapt your supply chain and get ahead of the changes.

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In a joint session of Congress this week, President Donald Trump shared his economic policy, including the increasing use of tariffs. On the same day, the U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% tax on China. We look at how Trump's tariffs have already started to change the North American supply chain.

We also break down how the trucking and freight industries in the U.S. and Canada responded to and reacted to the Canadian Trucking Alliance and American Trucking Associations' position that the logistics industry would be disproportionately impacted. We also explore why some truckers might want more tariffs and what this means for the economy and consumers' finances.

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https://www.trucknews.com/supply-chain/trucking-groups-speak-out-against-trump-imposed-tariffs/1003194561/

According to a recent study, 72% of businesses worldwide reported significant supply chain disruptions in 2023. Delayed shipments, higher costs due to fuel price hikes, material shortages and uncertainty around policy or tax changes related to international trade are all becoming more common, which begs the question: Is the world supply chain falling apart?

We explain the three most common ways supply chains fail and how businesses can avoid a repeat. We also explore whether there are any surefire ways companies can use to future-proof their supply chains and operations.

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New York City’s congestion pricing toll reshaped traffic and business operations in Manhattan. Now, the Department of Transportation has taken its first steps to end the toll as President Trump promised on the campaign trail. We examine the federal government’s claims, including issues of fairness, and whether New York residents and businesses agree with the claims.

We also run the numbers on the congestion pricing toll, which went into effect on Jan. 5, to understand if the program might have unfairly impacted trucking. Finally, we analyze how it affected freight movement into New York and the overall supply chain, including business deliveries, service calls and operations.

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Global trade patterns and geopolitical norms are changing faster than ever. Mexico recently beat out China as the top trading partner for goods to the U.S. We look into how Mexico overtook China in trade, how politics has impacted businesses around the world andwhat shippers, carriers and others in the logistics industry should know to take advantage of new opportunities.

We also explain exactlyhow businesses have future-proofed their businesses in response to the quick and frequent changes in world trade and politics. We dig intohow nearshoring in Mexico really works, whether it can work long-term and why companies outside of China, Mexico and the U.S. are searching for new suppliers and trade partners to protect their bottom lines.

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https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/our-research/geopolitics-and-the-geometry-of-global-trade-2025-update

In less than three weeks in office, President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on imported goods from Colombia, Canada, Mexico, China, the European Union, South Korea and other countries and economies. We explore the start-and-stop nature of Trump's tariffs and the ultimate goals behind his announcements.

We examine the impacts of Trump's trade policies on local economies and various industries, even as he never implemented some of his promised tariffs. We dig into how some businesses have responded and what we can learn from their revamped supply-chain strategies, including the new routes some shipments now take to the U.S., what technology they use and if they're creating commodities and jobs closer to home.

Finally, we examine the $54-billion "de minimis" trade loophole and how some companies used it to avoid tariffs and duties—no matter where the products came from. We also look into what happens now that Trump has closed the loophole and why it might severely impact some companies' business models, especially in e-commerce and direct-to-consumer industries.

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https://www.mothership.com/newsroom/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china-trade-strategy

Losses from cargo theft total $455 million in the U.S. alone, and it impacts more than the carriers, shippers and receivers receiving freight. We investigate the most-targeted shippers and freight, the tactics thieves and criminals use when targeting freight to steal, and why cargo theft may be partly to blame for the stubborn inflation and rising grocery and retail prices.

We share some of the best ways to fight fraud and cargo theft, including how to vet carriers and technology providers and how tech can stop some incidents before they happen. We also explain everything you want to know about how cargo theft insurance works, including the cost of coverage, the claims process and how fast you can get repaid.

Finally, we examine how logistics professionals secure the supply chain, including which technologies and strategies they use so you can implement them, too.

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https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/cargo-theft-us-canada-soars-record-2024

https://landline.media/cargo-theft-loss-reaches-nearly-half-a-billion-in-2024/

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/strategic-cargo-theft-costing-carriers-brokers-millions-in-freight-in-q1