by John D. Schulz on 12 September 2025 at 2:55 pm

Since hitting its 2025 high during the week ending July 21, the national average price of diesel nationwide is down 10 cents to around $3.76 a gallon according to the latest update from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

by LM Staff on 12 September 2025 at 2:22 pm

The plan also covers steel, textiles, and around 1,400 other products from countries without trade agreements.

by Brian Straight on 12 September 2025 at 12:39 pm

Wells Fargo’s 2025 Supply Chain Report reveals a sector adapting to tariffs, shifting inventory strategies, and transportation complexity.

by LM Staff on 12 September 2025 at 10:29 am

Rail carloads, at 214,383, fell 3.5% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 253,497 units, were off 1.4%.

by LM Staff on 11 September 2025 at 7:09 pm

August U.S.-bound container import volume—at 2,519,722 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—decreased 3.9% compared to July (higher than the 3.0% decline for the same period a year ago) and were up 1.6% annually and 17.6% higher than pre-pandemic 2019.

by Jeff Berman on 11 September 2025 at 4:53 pm

The report observed that truckload (TL) activity accounted for 72% of second quarter broker activity, followed by Miscellaneous (which includes ocean, air, warehousing, and special services), at 14%, less-than-truckload (LTL), at 11%, and intermodal, at 3%.

by stevepaul on 11 September 2025 at 2:01 pm

Warehouse and logistics operations are evolving at an unprecedented pace, fueled by automation technologies designed to boost efficiency, enhance order and shipment accuracy, and address workforce challenges. From AI-powered software to advanced robotics, these innovations are transforming fulfillment strategies and redefining the future of logistics operations.

by Jeff Berman on 10 September 2025 at 6:11 pm

The companies said that this service will give shippers what it called a “seamless, all-rail alternative for international containers” going from Canada’s West Coast gateways through Memphis and then into Nashville. And they added that by replacing the current trucking leg with a steel-wheel interchange, both carriers will be able to deliver faster, more reliable, and more sustainable supply chain offerings for their respective customers.

by Jeff Berman on 10 September 2025 at 4:27 pm

The United States Supreme Court said yesterday that it has agreed to hear arguments in regards to the legality of tariffs implemented by the White House under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), in the form of an expedited review set to begin in November.  

by Jeff Berman on 9 September 2025 at 7:08 pm

For July, the most recent month for which data is available, U.S. imports came in at 2.36 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), with the report’s authors saying that this tally excludes numbers for New York/New Jersey, Port Everglades, and Miami, marking a 20.1% gain over July, a period when importers were bringing in merchandise in advance of tariffs going into effect on August 1, while posting a 1.8% annual gain. This tally would mark the second highest-volume month on record, trailing May 2022, at 2.4 million TEU.

by LM Staff on 9 September 2025 at 6:04 pm

DHL Supply Chain is expanding its healthcare reach with the acquisition of SDS Rx, a company that handles last-mile deliveries for long-term care and specialty pharmacies, radiopharmacies, and health system networks.

by Jeff Berman on 9 September 2025 at 4:05 pm

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman spoke with Chris Jahn, President & Chief Executive Officer, at the Washington, D.C.-based American Chemistry Council (ACC). Topics covered included: the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger; railroad service and pricing; and the regulatory environment, among others.

by LM Staff on 9 September 2025 at 3:58 pm

With a 3.2-cent increase, the national average, for the week of September 8, came in at $3.766. following a 2.6-cent increase, to $3.734, for the week of September 1

by LM Staff on 9 September 2025 at 12:59 pm

The facility in Wellford is the third of five high-tech, perishable good DCs or “PDCs” Walmart is launching for the U.S. market, tapping technology from Witron.

by Jeff Berman on 8 September 2025 at 5:42 pm

Logistics Management (LM) Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Matt Muenster, Chief Economist for Green Bay, Wisc.-based Breakthrough, an innovator in transportation management, dedicated to creating transparent and fair strategies for the world’s leading shippers. Muenster provided Berman with an overview of trade and tariffs, the industrial economy, and Peak Season, among other topics. 

by John D. Schulz on 8 September 2025 at 2:21 pm

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s announcement on new actions being taken to enforce English proficiency requirements for commercial truck operators were met by applause by American trucking interests.

by LM Staff on 8 September 2025 at 2:14 pm

ODFL reported that revenue per day was down 4.8% annually in August, driven by LTL tonnage per day falling 9.2%.

by Brian Straight on 8 September 2025 at 1:33 pm

In a recent Reuters webinar, industry experts emphasize integration of ESG priorities, harnessing AI responsibly, and navigating regulatory and tariff uncertainty.

by Jeff Berman on 5 September 2025 at 8:06 pm

The White House filed a motion, calling on the Supreme Court to expedite an appeal on its behalf, following a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which stated the majority of the IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) tariffs rolled out by the White House are illegal. Tariffs will remain temporarily in place until October 14, which will give the White House time to appeal its case to the Supreme Court.

by LM Staff on 5 September 2025 at 4:00 pm

The August LMI reading, at 59.3, eked out a 0.1% gain over July’s 59.2.