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Port of Los Angeles Eyeing $1 Trillion In Imports
The busiest ocean container gateway in the U.S. is on track to handle $1 trillion worth of imports in a single quarter, driven by a booming economy and strong consumer spending.
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The Cost To Ship Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Overseas
We're checking out Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and the costs of shipping her stage equipment overseas! Swift's company, Firefly Entertainment, invested a significant amount to transport approximately 850 tons of equipment from the United Kingdom to the United States.
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Q3 Cargo Theft Rises 14% From Last Year
Cargo thefts across the U.S. and Canada experienced a significant increase in the third quarter of 2024, with 776 reported incidents—a 14% rise compared to the same period in 2023, according to a new report from CargoNet.
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Port of Los Angeles Freight Rail Delays Reach Two-Year High
Recent record imports at West Coast ports, spurred by strike diversions on the East Coast and Gulf Coast as well as ongoing issues in the Red Sea, are causing significant rail congestion, with holiday and everyday items accumulating.
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Produce Market Trends for September
We revisited USDA data to identify the top 10 commodities transported by reefers across the U.S. in September. After analyzing the numbers (in millions of pounds), we uncovered the origins of these popular produce items and highlighted regional production patterns.
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Proposed Ban on Freight at Texas Border Bridge
Federal officials' recommendation to prohibit tractor-trailers from using the Bridge of the Americas in El Paso, Texas, has sparked backlash from the trade community.
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2024 Top 10 LTL Providers
Daylight Transport has been named the top overall less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in Mastio’s annual value and loyalty survey. The report, released on Tuesday, also recognized Old Dominion Freight Line as the leading national carrier for the second consecutive year.
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Business Bankruptcies Rise In 2024
Business bankruptcies in the U.S. have reached their highest levels in several years, particularly in recent quarters.
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Active Freight Brokerages Decline In October
The number of active freight brokerages has declined to 25,979, following the closure of 237 brokerages in September 2024.
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U.S. Imports Soar for Third Straight Month
U.S. container imports exceeded 2.5 million TEUs for the second time in 2024, reaching a total of 2,520,935 TEUs in September.
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CBP Officers Find $3.2 Million in Meth Hidden in Trailer Floor
CBP officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility began October by seizing over $3.2 million in methamphetamine hidden within the floor frame.
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How To Get FEMA Freight In 2024
Hauling FEMA loads has evolved significantly over the years, especially regarding sourcing and management strategies