TD Cowen Analyzes Freight Market Trends Tariffs and LTLTL Shifts

TD Cowen Analyzes Freight Market Trends Tariffs and LTLTL Shifts

At the SMC3 JumpStart 2025 conference, TD Cowen Managing Director Jason Seidl shared his unique insights on the freight economy, tariff impacts, AI applications, nearshoring, M&A activity, and LTL/TL market trends. His presentation provided valuable market analysis and strategic advice for businesses navigating the complexities of the current freight landscape. He highlighted key factors shaping the industry and offered actionable recommendations for companies looking to optimize their logistics operations and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Seidl's expertise offered attendees a comprehensive understanding of the forces at play in the freight market.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ivory Coast Launches Transparent Customs System to Boost Trade

Ivory Coast Launches Transparent Customs System to Boost Trade

With support from the EU-WCO and the German Alliance for Trade Facilitation, Côte d'Ivoire is actively developing a national Advance Ruling System. This initiative aims to enhance trade transparency and predictability, reduce trade disputes, attract foreign investment, and improve customs efficiency. The system is expected to revitalize Côte d'Ivoire's trade development and serve as a model for other African nations. It will provide traders with binding rulings on tariff classification, origin, and other customs-related matters before import or export, fostering a more predictable and reliable trading environment.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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US Imposes Heavyduty Truck Tariffs Amid Industry Concerns

US Imposes Heavyduty Truck Tariffs Amid Industry Concerns

A 25% US tariff on imported heavy-duty trucks has taken effect, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and strengthen national security. However, this move could lead to increased truck prices, supply chain disruptions, and trade tensions. Industry experts and freight carriers express concern about the long-term impact, citing increased market uncertainty and potential inflationary pressure. The actual effects of the policy remain to be seen. The price increase will impact consumers and businesses alike, potentially slowing down economic growth. The policy's effectiveness in achieving its stated goals is also questionable.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ireland Overhauls Biopharma Tariffs to Spur RD and Trade

Ireland Overhauls Biopharma Tariffs to Spur RD and Trade

Ireland has released a biopharmaceutical tariff adjustment plan aimed at reducing R&D and compliance costs, and strengthening its global competitiveness. The new policy focuses on tax reductions for R&D equipment, adaptation to new EU regulations, incentives for high-value drug exports, and restrictions on low-value-added product exports. This move aims to address challenges such as the impact of new EU regulations and increased global competition. It is expected to promote the quality and efficiency of Ireland's biopharmaceutical industry, optimize the global trade landscape, and inject new impetus into Sino-Irish and EU-Irish pharmaceutical trade.

01/15/2026 Customs Knowledge
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New Online Tool Simplifies Torque Unit Conversions for Engineers

New Online Tool Simplifies Torque Unit Conversions for Engineers

This online torque unit converter simplifies tedious manual calculations. It supports quick and accurate conversion between various units such as Newton-meters, dyne-centimeters, and more. By effectively avoiding calculation errors, it improves work efficiency. This tool is a valuable assistant for professionals in fields like engineering design and physics research, providing a convenient and reliable solution for torque unit conversions.

01/20/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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FORTPRO Revenue Jumps 25 with UPS Warehouse Efficiency Boost

FORTPRO Revenue Jumps 25 with UPS Warehouse Efficiency Boost

FORTPRO, in collaboration with UPS Customer Solutions, optimized warehouse layout, separated picking and packing processes, and implemented data-driven decision-making, resulting in a doubled inventory capacity and a 25% revenue increase. This case study demonstrates the significant potential of combining technology and engineering in logistics optimization. It also highlights the crucial role of third-party logistics providers in helping businesses improve efficiency and reduce costs.

01/19/2026 Warehousing
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New Online Tool Streamlines Crossborder Power Unit Conversions

New Online Tool Streamlines Crossborder Power Unit Conversions

Dashu Cross-border online power conversion tool offers convenient and accurate power unit conversion services. It supports mutual conversion between various units such as watts, milliwatts, kilowatts, megawatts, gigawatts, metric horsepower, and imperial horsepower. With its simple operation and reliable data, it is suitable for various scenarios including international trade, engineering design, and scientific research. Furthermore, other practical tools are available to help you work efficiently.

01/20/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Global Airline Group IATA Focuses on Human Factors for Ground Safety

Global Airline Group IATA Focuses on Human Factors for Ground Safety

This IATA course aims to help airport managers, ground handling personnel, and others understand the impact of human factors in ground handling operations. It teaches how to reduce safety risks and improve operational efficiency through human factors engineering. The course covers concepts of human factors, safety culture development, risk identification and analysis, communication, and process optimization. Completion of the course and passing the exam results in IATA certification.

01/20/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Amazon Sellers Guide Optimize Keywords for Traffic Conversions

Amazon Sellers Guide Optimize Keywords for Traffic Conversions

This document provides an efficient SOP for building an Amazon keyword database in just 20 minutes. By reverse-engineering competitor ASINs, expanding keywords, and integrating data, you can create a comprehensive keyword database with metrics like traffic and conversion rate. This database can be applied to SEO, advertising campaigns, and other operational tasks, ultimately improving efficiency. The process involves identifying relevant keywords, analyzing their performance, and organizing them for strategic use in Amazon's marketplace.

01/06/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Chatgpt Revolutionizes Aipowered Academic Writing

Chatgpt Revolutionizes Aipowered Academic Writing

This paper explores how to leverage ChatGPT for efficient academic writing, covering writing steps, techniques, and key considerations. The aim is to enhance both writing efficiency and quality. It provides practical guidance on utilizing ChatGPT to streamline the research and writing process, ultimately helping researchers and students produce better papers in less time. The paper offers insights into prompt engineering, content generation, and revision strategies, highlighting the potential of AI assistance in academic contexts.

01/05/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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