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Companies that depend on global trade are bracing for a wave of new tariffs under a second Trump administration that could reset the flow of goods around the world. Given the uncertainty of these potential new tariffs, businesses need to account for different factors in their decision-making—including whether they should ship goods early. Historically, we've seen customers stockpile goods, Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen told Liz Young at The Wall Street Journal. “That’s happened every time there have been new tariffs announced,” he said. “You see this bubble of goods moving in ahead of time.” Read the full breakdown here: https://flx.to/wsj-LI

President Trump’s win in the 2024 U.S presidential election could mean increased tariffs and shifting dynamics with U.S. trade partners, likely leading to changes to operational costs and regulatory compliance for businesses globally. Here’s what we know so far—including implications for global trade and international supply chains, what to expect next, and strategic guidance for Flexport customers: https://lnkd.in/e4zHQ_dp

Yesterday, the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) locked out over 700 members of the ILWU Local 514 union. And just last week, 1,200 members of the CUPE Local 375 union launched an indefinite strike, disrupting 40% of container traffic at the second-largest port in Canada. Here’s what we know so far—what’s happening, implications for the North American economy at large, and effects on various modes of transport: https://lnkd.in/eXFhefSk

This peak season and beyond, Flexport is partnering with Veho to expand our next-day and two-day delivery capabilities, provide personalized delivery experiences, and empower merchants of all sizes with industry-leading technology. Want to stay up to date on peak season? Find best practices, key dates, and other insights on our peak hub: https://lnkd.in/e6R5H4vn

Want to stay up to date on the latest logistics news? Our latest Supply Chain Snapshots will get you caught up in minutes. Week of Oct. 28-Nov. 1: 🇨🇦 B.C. Port Lockout to Begin as No Deal Reached in Labor Dispute With Foremen Union (BNN Bloomberg) 🧬 U.S. Drugmakers Are Breaking Up With Their Chinese Supply Chain Partners (The Wall Street Journal) 💡 Port Labor Talks May Hinge on Presidential Election Results (The Wall Street Journal) 🌊 Gemini Faces 13-Week Phase-in Before 90% Reliability Promise Is Tested: Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc (JOC.com) 🚚 Trucking Rates, Demand to Stay Lackluster for Rest of Year, Analysts Say (Supply Chain Dive) For quick summaries of each story, check out our blog: https://lnkd.in/gUdJwn8F #supplychain #supplychains #logistics #supplychainnews #logisticsnews #oceanshipping #oceanfreight #oceancargo #containershipping #airfreight #aircargo #airshipping #railfreight

Between volatile freight rates and new carrier alliances and service networks, next year’s global ocean market will bring a number of complexities. If you missed last week’s Ocean Market Predictions for 2025 webinar, or if you’re looking for a detailed breakdown of what our expert panel (Trine Storgaard Nielsen, Nerijus Poskus, Lars Jensen, and Bjorn Vang Jensen) covered, check out our blog: https://lnkd.in/e7UK_ZxG

Earlier today, our panel of ocean experts took a deep dive into next year’s new carrier alliances and service networks. “This is the first time in decades we’ll see this level of diversity in different services,” said Lars Jensen, CEO and Partner at Vespucci Maritime. Notable players include the Gemini Cooperation, featuring a hub-and-spoke model, and MSC, largely focused on direct port pairs. “It’s going to be much more complicated to figure out which services are right for your business,” Lars added. “They’re [all] going to be vastly different—it’ll be about more than just price.” Watch the clip for more👇, and check out the full webinar on demand here: https://lnkd.in/ev65rsg7

🌊 Weekly Global Logistics Market Updates 🌊 🚢 Transpacific Eastbound trade lane: November is seeing a significant recovery in volumes following the post-Golden-Week lull. 🚢 Far-East Westbound trade lane: The first half of November’s GRI may settle around $4,400-4,500 per FEU, with carriers planning for a second-half-of-November GRI at approximately $5,400 per FEU. 🚢 Transatlantic Westbound trade lane: Demand in North Europe remains steady, with the typical seasonal peak ahead of the Christmas holidays. Carrier utilization levels are strong, keeping rate levels stable across most services. ✈️ Global air freight update: Despite a +4% WoW recovery in total Asia-Pacific-USA tonnages, China-USA tonnages remained down -18% YoY, partly due to tighter U.S. Customs checks. Check out the full update for more, and subscribe today to stay on top of the latest news and trends from around the industry. #supplychain #logistics #freightmarket #freightindustry #oceanfreight #oceancargo #oceanshipping #airfreight #aircargo #airshipping #trucking #intermodal #railfreight

🚨 [LIVE IN JUST ONE HOUR] Join us for today’s Ocean Market Predictions for 2025 webinar, one of our most eagerly anticipated events of the year. Our expert panel—featuring Trine Storgaard Nielsen, Nerijus Poskus, Lars Jensen, and Bjorn Vang Jensen—will explore key predictions and scenarios for next year’s global ocean market. Get key insight into new carrier alliances, environmental compliance, new potential tariffs, and more. Sign up now, and tune in at 11am ET: https://lnkd.in/eaUnktb7

[LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER] Tomorrow (October 31), join our panel of ocean experts—including Trine Storgaard Nielsen, Nerijus Poskus, Lars Jensen, and Bjorn Vang Jensen—as they explore key predictions and scenarios for next year’s ocean market. Gain insight into new potential tariffs, environmental regulations, new carrier alliances and service networks, and more. 📌 Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/d9jsMW6T