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Breakbulk and Project Cargo Market Report: Tariffs, Sanctions and Shipping
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It didn’ t take long for US President Donald Trump to live up to his campaign promises to impose tariffs on a wide range of imports from multiple countries. Less than two weeks into his second term, Trump’ s administration slapped 25 % tariffs on North American free trade partners Canada and Mexico, and another 10 % on top of already steep tariffs in China. Canada and Mexico quickly retaliated, and soon thereafter the tariffs were put on hold pending negotiations. As the threat of an outright trade war percolates, questions about whether the initial threats were merely negotiating tactics have been answered quickly, but other questions remain. Understanding the minutiae of importing and supply chains, including cargo valuations, classifications, and country of origins, will be increasingly important for breakbulk importers as the Trump administration imposes and rescinds tariffs. What can businesses do to navigate these challenges? How should importers approach sourcing in China in light of the new environment? Are shippers looking to front load cargo ahead of the April deadline? https:// bit. ly / 42jrgQo
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US LTL getting in position for higher freight demand— when it comes
Roadrunner
US freight demand is declining, but less-thantruckload( LTL) carriers keep building, adding terminals and lanes at a time when they might be expected to rein in expansion plans. https:// bit. ly / 4j5i5sy
Trucking Market: Getting Ready for Upcoming LTL Classification Changes
April 17, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT
This summer, what has been called the biggest change in less-than-truckload( LTL) pricing since deregulation in 1980 will hit the US trucking market: The“ reimagination” of the classification system used to help price LTL freight. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association( NMFTA) is proposing more than 90 changes to the National Motor Freight Classification( NMFC), dramatically increasing its reliance on density to determine a shipment’ s or product’ s classification. Shippers will need to more accurately measure the dimensions and weight of every pallet, which for some will mean big changes to the procedures they use to build pallets and move freight. The proposed changes are scheduled to be finalized by July, so the time to review LTL shipping practices and procedures to avoid costly reclassification is now. https:// bit. ly / 4l3a60F
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APM to spend $ 500 million to enhance Elizabeth terminal
APM Terminals
APM Terminals will invest more than $ 500 million to improve cargo-handling capacity at its 350-acre Elizabeth terminal after it agreed to a 33-year lease extension with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. https:// bit. ly / 3DX9uJp
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