By Eva Richardson – The Logistic News In a move likely to intensify trade tensions and provoke global shipping realignments, the U.S. government has introduced a sweeping surcharge on all commercial vessels built in Chinese shipyards. The measure—unprecedented in scope—will impose port access fees of up to $3.5 million per stop...
By Eva Richardson – The Logistic News Universal Logistics Holdings is due to publish its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 today, offering insight into how mid-market logistics providers are navigating a freight economy still shaped by uncertainty and uneven recovery. The company, traded on NASDAQ under the ticker ULH,...
By Eva Richardson – The Logistic News Across Europe, the quiet hum of electric freight vehicles is beginning to replace the roar of diesel engines. What once sounded like a distant ambition is now materializing in transport hubs and logistics yards, as battery-electric trucks begin to take their place in the...
By Eva Richardson – The Logistic News DSV, the Danish logistics group known for its bold acquisition strategy, has completed its largest deal to date: the purchase of DB Schenker for €14.3 billion. With this move, DSV cements its place among the most influential players in the global freight industry. The acquisition,...
By Eva Richardson – The Logistic News Amid an accelerating push toward regional manufacturing and supply chain diversification, global logistics firm Kuehne+Nagel has inaugurated a new flagship logistics facility in Laredo, Texas—a location that has swiftly evolved from a border town into one of North America’s most vital freight corridors. The...
By Eva Richardson, The Logistic News Starting May 2, 2025, all goods shipped from China and Hong Kong — including those valued under $800 — will be subject to U.S. import duties and full customs clearance. The change brings an end to their eligibility under the de minimis rule, a provision that...
By Eva Richardson, The Logistic News The International Week of Transport and Logistics (SITL), held in Paris this year, focused on one thing: operational solutions that are ready to use. From automated route planning to real-time warehouse visibility, SITL 2025 shifted the conversation from concepts to execution. Exhibitors brought systems designed not...
By Eva Richardson, The Logistic News The United States will, starting May 2, 2025, require all low-value parcels from China and Hong Kong to go through full customs clearance — ending their long-standing exemption from import duties under the de minimis rule. The rule, which allowed shipments valued under $800 to enter...
By Maria Kalamatas – The Logistic News At the International Conference on Air Transport held this week in Doha, Qatar, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) made a pointed call for more effective global policies to support the smooth functioning of air transport systems worldwide. The organization, a specialized UN agency tasked...
By Eva Richardson – The Logistic News In what may be its most ambitious domestic logistics investment since the height of the pandemic, Amazon has unveiled plans to inject $15 billion into expanding its U.S. warehouse network, with the construction of 80 new logistics hubs across the country. This aggressive push, which...
