<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US retail inventories-to-sales ratio in April fell to its lowest in more than three years as the market ponders just how much steam the current frontloading push has left. </p></div>

The US retail inventories-to-sales ratio in April fell to its lowest in more than three years as the market ponders just how much steam the current frontloading push has left.

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Asia-US spot rate surge continues as retail restocking enters the mix

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Both traditional LTL carriers and non-traditional expedited LTL providers are seeking access to containerized freight as trans-Pacific imports increase.</p></div>

Both traditional LTL carriers and non-traditional expedited LTL providers are seeking access to containerized freight as trans-Pacific imports increase.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With most upcoming vessels overbooked, major India-Europe services have closed spot window bookings until early-July sailings, according to forwarder sources.</p></div>

With most upcoming vessels overbooked, major India-Europe services have closed spot window bookings until early-July sailings, according to forwarder sources.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>This week’s takeover of DeSpir Logistics expands Robinson's capabilities in healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and data center logistics, sectors that often require heightened security and monitoring.</p></div>

This week’s takeover of DeSpir Logistics expands Robinson's capabilities in healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and data center logistics, sectors that often require heightened security and monitoring.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Jonathan Daniels was on the job in Baltimore for a little more than two years, but he’s credited with helping coordinate state and federal recovery efforts to reopen the port following the collapse of the Key Bridge.</p></div>

Jonathan Daniels was on the job in Baltimore for a little more than two years, but he’s credited with helping coordinate state and federal recovery efforts to reopen the port following the collapse of the Key Bridge.

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Baltimore port chief Daniels leaving to take new job in Miami

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The North American terminal operator and stevedore is starting work on a long-delayed big-ship terminal along the Delaware River that would serve mid-Atlantic shippers.</p></div>

The North American terminal operator and stevedore is starting work on a long-delayed big-ship terminal along the Delaware River that would serve mid-Atlantic shippers.

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Enstructure takes first steps on new Delaware container terminal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The proposed Maritime Security Trust Fund is a long-overdue effort to develop a dedicated funding mechanism for marine terminals, berths, and cargo handling systems, and the industry should work together to get the implementation right, says the head of US’ largest terminal operator.</p></div>

The proposed Maritime Security Trust Fund is a long-overdue effort to develop a dedicated funding mechanism for marine terminals, berths, and cargo handling systems, and the industry should work together to get the implementation right, says the head of US’ largest terminal operator.

As ships get bigger, US ports get left behind

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Most logistics providers are treating the coming Section 301 tariffs as a back-office regulatory event. In truth, they are the most consequential volume-disruption risk of the 2026 freight year, writes James Ferry.</p></div>

Most logistics providers are treating the coming Section 301 tariffs as a back-office regulatory event. In truth, they are the most consequential volume-disruption risk of the 2026 freight year, writes James Ferry.

Compliance uncertainty will freeze Q3 freight volumes as new tariffs near

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The UK could become a dumping ground for low-value imports come July, prompting industry leaders to urge the government to accelerate the removal of its de minimis tax reforms.</p></div>

The UK could become a dumping ground for low-value imports come July, prompting industry leaders to urge the government to accelerate the removal of its de minimis tax reforms.

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UK faces surge in cheap imports as EU eliminates duty-free access

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The 4,500-acre inland site in Southern California will serve as a hub where ocean containers are transferred into 53-foot domestic boxes and as a staging point for some international freight. </p></div>

The 4,500-acre inland site in Southern California will serve as a hub where ocean containers are transferred into 53-foot domestic boxes and as a staging point for some international freight.

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BNSF gets approval to develop Barstow transloading hub

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With global trade flows shifting toward more volatile and irregular demand patterns, the focus is moving away from planning around fixed seasonal cycles, according to the forwarder.</p></div>

With global trade flows shifting toward more volatile and irregular demand patterns, the focus is moving away from planning around fixed seasonal cycles, according to the forwarder.

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Overlapping demand waves reshaping traditional peak seasons: Rhenus

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While freight demand isn’t booming despite growth in imports and manufacturing activity, it’s enough to push transportation pricing higher.</p></div>

While freight demand isn’t booming despite growth in imports and manufacturing activity, it’s enough to push transportation pricing higher.

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US transportation pricing soars, aided by frontloading, capacity cuts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sources believe a potential vessel-sharing deal between the two could pave the way for a more balanced and resilient supply-demand environment for all participating carriers in India-North America trades. </p></div>

Sources believe a potential vessel-sharing deal between the two could pave the way for a more balanced and resilient supply-demand environment for all participating carriers in India-North America trades.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>When tight capacity meets unexpected volumes, price elasticity goes wild as container lines have learned from the pandemic to go fast and hard on seeking rate increases.</p></div>

When tight capacity meets unexpected volumes, price elasticity goes wild as container lines have learned from the pandemic to go fast and hard on seeking rate increases.

Confluence of factors drive trans-Pacific volume surge, space crunch

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The chief executive of the Port of Virginia said the newly inaugurated deeper harbor allows big ships to be fully loaded, giving the port a chance to become a fulcrum for container services. </p></div>

The chief executive of the Port of Virginia said the newly inaugurated deeper harbor allows big ships to be fully loaded, giving the port a chance to become a fulcrum for container services.

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