Hormuz Still Blocked; Shippers Await Post‑ceasefire Safety
The Strait of Hormuz appeared to remain largely blocked on Wednesday, as shipowners try to understand if they can safely transit the vital waterway following a ceasefire between the US and Iran that was announced overnight https://t.co/zdoetY8L6Y
FedEx Freight Mirrors Express Strategy, Pursues High‑Value Sectors
FedEx Freight is targeting high-quality revenue opportunities in SMB, Healthcare, Grocery and Data Centers & Energy. Much of what is being said, from a strategic purpose, sounds similar to what FedEx did for FedEx Express/Ground.
FedEx Freight Investor Day Live at 8 AM – Register Now
For those interested in listening, FedEx Freight Investor Day starts at 8:00 am this morning. To register - https://t.co/TZsxiHyJ7n
800+ Vessels Trapped in Gulf as Owners Seek Release
More than 800 are stuck inside the gulf. Although the terms for safe passage are still unclear, owners are moving to free up their ships writes WSJ's @CostasParis https://t.co/BQY0GcPPvk
Detouring to Asheville Yields a Stunning Mountain Drive
Just got back home from SC. Instead of I85, I went to Asheville and stopped off in Cherokee for a quick walk. It was such a pretty drive. 🥰 https://t.co/k5HiPdZVu2
Fuel Spike Forces 18% Trucks to Park, Cuts Miles
DAT Freight & Analytics survey of 540 trucking firms: About 18% had parked trucks due to the surge in fuel prices because of the Iran war. About 45% were driving fewer miles, while 44% were avoiding particularly heavy loads that...
Catch This Week’s Freight Forward Recap; New Issue
In case you missed this week's Freight Forward, here you go - https://t.co/qmzqgznuCG A new one goes out Monday morning. 🐰🐰🐰
Weekly Reverse News Launches with Hourly Supply Chain Updates
The weekly Reverse News is out - https://t.co/p3blA1VyyJ While you're on the LTI website, check out more supply chain news updated hourly by Google. If you dig what you're reading, a cup of coffee is always welcomed. 😉 https://t.co/LjdVovaCMg
US Asia Imports Drop in February Amid AI Surge
US imports from Asia fell in February despite rising AI buildout demand https://t.co/Hg52XqzW8J via @NikkeiAsia
Most Retailers Expect to Raise Prices Within Six Months
Majority of retailers plan to raise prices over the next six months per KPMG research https://t.co/HWavaKDEbW via @wwd
Mexico Cargo Up 7.3% as Guadalajara Surges 19%
Mexico air cargo increased 7.3% yoyin the first two months of 2026 whereas domestic cargo volumes declined 3.6% during the same period. Guadalajara International Airport recorded the highest growth, a 19.2% increase. https://t.co/12KS74BJPr
Iran Sets Hormuz Toll, Bans US, Israeli Vessels
Iran’s parliament approved a formal toll and access regime for the Strait of Hormuz but bars vessels linked to the US, Israel and countries that have imposed unilateral sanctions on Iran from passage. https://t.co/c28zaLYYtE
16% of EasyPost Slated for Auction Amid Merger
16% of EasyPost going up for auction on April 22 according to a LI post from Ben Emmrich of Tusk Logistics. EasyPost is part of Auctane which was acquired by Thoma Romo and now in process of combining it with...
How to Deter Chipmunks From Your Fenced Garden
First it was the deer that ate our veggie plants so we fenced in an area to grow stuff. Now it seems we have a chipmunk in our fenced in area. Chip ate my flowers. So, before I plant my...
Dayton Airport Auctions FedEx Plane Starting at $6,400
Just in case you're looking to purchase a plane, Dayton Airport is selling a FedEx plane via @liquidityinc' auction website. Current bid is $6,400. https://t.co/9aGEsWV6Tr
Chasing Profitable B2B Volume: Strategies and Insights
A new blog post is posted - The Race for Profitable B2B Volume - https://t.co/zT7eTxoXZP Also, a friendly reminder that our weekly newsletter goes out tomorrow morning. 🙂
Supply Chain Flaws Become Visible only During Crises
We don’t find out we have a supply chain problem when everything is fine; we find out when we’re in a crisis and the shelves are empty. https://t.co/I0LD02tiAd
Freight Forward Highlights Rising Rates and Surcharges
If you missed this week's Freight Forward, here you go. A new one goes out on Monday. Freight Forward: Rising Rates and Surcharges https://t.co/STgoACMPfw
USPS Urged to Chase Heavier, Profitable Shipments
Postmaster General David Steiner said during a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee hearing last Tuesday that USPS must pursue heavier, more profitable shipments in order to better compete with FedEx and UPS. https://t.co/byidPtNYaz
Weekly Reverse Logistics Update: CEVA, DHL, Harrod's Highlights
For those folks into #reverselogistics, the weekly Reverse News is out - https://t.co/8wE4VjmGLh News from CEVA Logistics, DHL Supply Chain, Harrod's and more. 🙂
FedEx Ground Gains Share, Beats UPS in Growth
FedEx's U.S. Ground revenue per package was 5.5% compared to same quarter 2025. U.S. Ground ADV (commercial + home delivery) increased 4.0% for the same period. It looks like they may have taken volume from UPS. I'll need...
FedEx Earnings Preview: What to Expect Today
I've had my head buried in work today and forgot to share that FedEx reports later today. I'll have a blog post on my thoughts either tomorrow or Saturday (heading back to SC tomorrow (😉) Here's a good article from Barron's...
Amazon Launches 1‑3‑hour Delivery, Fueling Ultrafast Shipping Trend
Amazon rolls out 1-hour, 3-hour delivery as ultrafast shipping trend grows in the U.S. https://t.co/EFa2clCW92
US Data Center Spending Overtakes Office Projects
Spending on data center projects in the US has exploded, surpassing offices for the first time at the end of last year. https://t.co/0qR4WGHhjm
TJ Maxx Thrives on Deep Discounts and Frenzied Shoppers
Interesting Read - Big bargains and ‘white knuckle’ buying: inside the rise of TJ Maxx https://t.co/l6W7b0J7T4 via @ft
Battery Fires Threaten Fragile Supply Chains, LA Port Chief Warns
Lithium-ion battery blazes imperil fragile supply chains, warns Los Angeles port chief https://t.co/6hprhROZuE via @ft
Strait Closure Sparks 360% Surge in Freight Diversions
I missed this project44 press release from earlier this week - Strait of Hormuz Closure Triggers 360% Surge in Ocean Freight Diversions https://t.co/u3NrIui3y3 project 44 Insights - https://t.co/fZoIuMEoDt
Trump Tells Oil, Shipping to Prep For
The Trump administration has told U.S. oil companies and shipping groups to prepare for a potential waiver of the Jones Act https://t.co/X46i7aSDwu
US Initiates Trade Probe Targeting EU, China, India
US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India https://t.co/JsVy4bXFEc Announcement: https://t.co/UgsOQ97Tzp
Mexican Ports See Annual Vehicle Drop, January Rebounds 17%
Mexican govt data & port authorities show that Mexico’s ports handled 2,262,289 vehicles in intl maritime traffic in 2025, down from 2,291,894 units in 2024. Jan 2026 - Mexican ports handled 137,225 vehicles, up 16.9% from the same month in 2025. https://t.co/vfeHmfG2ty
Iran Conflict Hikes Transport Costs, Maersk Passes to Consumers
Increased transport costs driven by the conflict in Iran will be passed on to consumers Maersk CEO tells BBC https://t.co/E2W6YMV8EN
DHL CEO Cautions Against AI as Universal Fix
A good DHL quote about AI from its Q4 earnings transcript: "I think for us, what's important we don't have the approach to think that putting a AI sauce source over everything creates great benefit." Tobias Meyer, CEO
Higher Shipping Costs Prompt Longer Delivery Incentives, Works
With shipping costs on the rise, e-commerce companies like Amazon and Gap are incentivizing consumers to wait longer for packages. It’s working. https://t.co/wjlNTZ282g via @WSJ
Singapore Logistics Costs May Jump 50% Amid Middle East Tensions
Singapore logistics firms could face 50% cost surge as Middle East cargo stalls amid tensions https://t.co/lsmWGoECEs
US Retail Container Imports Set to Decline Amid Tariff Uncertainty
U.S.-bound retail container import volumes are expected to see annual declines over the first half of the year, due to ongoing tariff-driven uncertainty & potentially the Iran conflict according to the latest Global Port Tracker report. https://t.co/hASNRjFabC
China’s Early‑year Exports Jump 22%, EU and SE Asia Lead
China’s exports increased 21.8% year on year in dollar terms in January and February mainly due to shipments to south-east Asia, which increased 29.4%, and to the EU, up 27.8%. Exports to the US fell 11% while imports from the...
NRF Abandons Sustainability, RL Team Laid Off
Sadly no Freight Reverse today. NRF's focus is shifting away from RL/sustainability. As a result, the RL folks, including me, were let go last week. But, I'll continue to share RL articles here for now. 🙂
AI Surge Fuels Chip Shortage, Raising Device Prices
The AI boom has tech giants buying memory chips like never before, creating a shortfall that will make phones, computers and cars more expensive https://t.co/dgw5wQhGxY
Refunding I
From this morning's WSJ Logistics email - 4.4 million man-hours required under the current system to refund each of 53 million entries by more than 330,000 importers for IEEPA tariff payments, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Global Trade Risks Rising – Freight Forwarder Launches Tomorrow
Heading home this morning from a lovely couple of days in the mountains. Friendly reminder that Freight Forwarder goes out tomorrow. Here's this past week's newsletter if you missed it. Freight Forward: Global Trade Risks Grow https://t.co/bCNXLH05QO https://t.co/Sc2FCjjfV3
FedEx Resumes Middle East Service, Transit Times Extended
FedEx service alert - FedEx has resumed pickup and delivery services across the Middle East, where it is safe to do so and in line with local guidance. Customers shipping to or from the region will experience extended...
USPS Hires Advisers to Tackle Mounting Financial Woes
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring restructuring advisers to help address its increasing financial troubles, Postmaster General David Steiner told Reuters in an interview. https://t.co/5x45UAESKf
Asia‑Europe Air Cargo Capacity Drops 39% Amid Gulf Shutdown
The Loadstar - Air cargo capacity on key Asia-Europe corridors has fallen 39% following the shutdown of major Gulf airspace and hubs amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. https://t.co/XxAzcLFVzn https://t.co/VVlvHRVoSr
Shipping Lines Suspend Bookings, Reroute Vessels over Middle East Threats
Container shipping companies halt bookings, divert vessels due to Middle East risks https://t.co/WzcNxIAkRJ via @WSJ
E‑commerce Giants Warn of Slower Middle East Deliveries
Yeah, I know...duh...but still, it's an interesting read - Major e-commerce platforms are warning of longer delivery times to the Middle East https://t.co/bdfVcCHO3R
Hapag-Lloyd Halts Bab El-Mandeb Sailings Over Security Risks
Hapag-Lloyd - Due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East region, we have decided – in close coordination with our security partners – to pause future Trans-Suez sailings through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait for the time being. https://t.co/igGhhMHR23
Maersk Launches Real-Time Carrier Performance Portal for Shippers
Maersk E-Commerce, a parcel delivery service from Maersk recently launched a customer portal enabling clients to monitor carrier performance in real time, according to Sam Coiro, head of Maersk E-Commerce, North America. More new capabilities coming....🤔
UPS Becomes World's Largest Express Air Cargo Hub
UPS overtakes FedEx to become world’s largest express air cargo hub https://t.co/4KagOwNarP Report - https://t.co/t55TpPGgln
AI Turns Reverse Logistics From Cost to Competitive Edge
New article from McKinsey - From cost center to competitive advantage: Modernizing reverse logistics with AI https://t.co/Ukil6mBCjn
FedEx Sues to Reclaim Trump-Era Tariff Duties
A FedEx lawsuit seeks to recover—with interest—the duties the logistics company paid under President Trump’s tariffs https://t.co/bitdrQp2wv via @WSJ
