US Container Imports Rise Modestly As Trade Policies Shift

US Container Imports Rise Modestly As Trade Policies Shift

Descartes' latest report indicates a slight month-over-month increase but a year-over-year decrease in US container imports for June 2025, reflecting the impact of US-China trade policy shifts and supply chain restructuring. China's import share is declining, while Southeast Asia is gaining prominence, and West Coast ports are recovering. Businesses should closely monitor policy changes, optimize their sourcing strategies, and build more resilient supply chains.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Ukraine Crisis Drives Air Freight Price Hikes Strains Businesses

Ukraine Crisis Drives Air Freight Price Hikes Strains Businesses

The Ukraine crisis has led to soaring fuel costs and airspace restrictions, resulting in increased air freight surcharges and reduced capacity. Businesses should assess their supply chains, explore alternative solutions, plan capacity in advance, and optimize inventory management. Communication with customers is crucial. In the long term, companies should strengthen supply chain resilience through diversified suppliers, regionalized production, digital transformation, and robust risk management systems to effectively navigate these challenges.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Damcos Digital Shift Modernizes Global Freight Forwarding

Damcos Digital Shift Modernizes Global Freight Forwarding

Damco is reshaping freight forwarding through digital services, aiming to be the 'orchestrator' of the global freight supply chain. Its core engine, the Twill platform, offers online booking, multi-carrier selection, real-time tracking, and data analytics, helping customers optimize their supply chains and reduce risks. While digital transformation presents challenges, the future trend of intelligence and collaboration is irreversible. Damco's practices set an example for the industry.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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Sherwinwilliams Invests 300M in NC Plant to Strengthen Resin Supply

Sherwinwilliams Invests 300M in NC Plant to Strengthen Resin Supply

Sherwin-Williams is investing $300 million to expand its North Carolina facility, boosting its coatings production capacity and resin self-sufficiency. This investment aims to address supply shortages and inflationary pressures within the coatings market. The expansion will create approximately 180 new jobs. By increasing internal resin production, Sherwin-Williams seeks to mitigate disruptions in the supply chain and control costs, ensuring a more stable and reliable supply of raw materials for its coatings manufacturing operations. This strategic move enhances the company's resilience in a volatile economic environment.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Yangpu Xinyuan Shipping Expands South China Trade Routes

Yangpu Xinyuan Shipping Expands South China Trade Routes

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Yangpu Xinyuan Shipping's shipping schedule inquiry service. It covers inquiry methods, update frequency, route layout, port operations, space booking, inquiry tools, ETD/ETA interpretation, and frequently asked questions. The aim is to help foreign trade enterprises in South China efficiently grasp shipping schedule information, optimize the logistics chain, and enhance supply chain resilience, thereby gaining an advantage in the fierce market competition.

01/07/2026 Shipping Company Encyclopedia
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Sysco Acquires Coastal Companies to Expand Food Distribution Reach

Sysco Acquires Coastal Companies to Expand Food Distribution Reach

Sysco's acquisition of fresh produce distributor The Coastal Companies aims to expand its proprietary fleet, enhance cold chain logistics capabilities, broaden market share, optimize the supply chain, and improve customer service. This move is likely to accelerate consolidation in the food distribution industry, increase logistical efficiency, drive technological innovation, and intensify market competition. The acquisition signals Sysco's commitment to strengthening its position through strategic investments in its fleet and logistics network.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Montreal Storm Worsens Logistics Crisis for Amazon Sellers

Montreal Storm Worsens Logistics Crisis for Amazon Sellers

Extreme weather in Montreal, Canada, has triggered a chain reaction across Canadian logistics, putting pressure on Amazon warehouses. Sellers should prioritize stocking western warehouses and consider the "US to Canada" route. Timely communication and flexible inventory adjustments are crucial to cope with logistics delays and mitigate the crisis. Prepare for potential disruptions and proactively manage your supply chain to minimize the impact of the weather-related challenges on your Amazon business.

01/10/2026 Logistics
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Jiuzhou Logistics Boosts Efficiency with New Digital Platform

Jiuzhou Logistics Boosts Efficiency with New Digital Platform

Jiuzhou Logistics Network launched a one-click supply information release feature, simplifying the logistics equipment supply-demand matching process and improving efficiency. The platform gathers high-quality suppliers, such as Henglida Intelligent Equipment, and provides industry exhibition information to help companies optimize logistics operations, reduce costs, and achieve high-quality development. This new feature streamlines the process for businesses to connect with potential partners and access valuable resources within the logistics equipment sector.

08/15/2025 Warehousing
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