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Chinese Logistics Giants Expand to U.S.

Logistics operators with ties to China are expanding their warehouse space across the U.S. in response to significant shifts in sourcing, manufacturing, and global trade dynamics.

Manufacturing Production Down Ahead of Election: PMI

October's PMI is the lowest recorded in the past 12 months and is 1.4% below the 12-month average of 47.9, with March recording the highest level at 50.3.

Transportation Prices On The Rise In October

After months of uncertainty, transportation pricing is showing signs of recovery, indicating a potential shift towards a more optimistic freight market. This uptick is driven by retailers re-energizing their inventories, suggesting they anticipate increased consumer demand.

Man Charged with Fraudulent COVID Trucking Loan

A Florida man has been indicted on multiple charges for allegedly stealing the identification information of his deceased business partner to secure COVID-19 business loans from the government.

Landstar Dealing With Owner-Operator Issues

A decline in capacity is typical during low-rate environments, and Landstar has seen a continuous decrease in owner-operator counts for the past 10 quarters.

Tracking Freight Spend Across the US

The latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index indicates that truck freight shipments and spending continued to contract in the third quarter of 2024, albeit at a slower pace than earlier in the year.

Spooky Season: Halloween Freight, Trends, and More

As Halloween approaches, shoppers can expect to see an increase in candy prices, particularly for popular brands like Hershey and Mars. According to recent data, cocoa prices have doubled since the beginning of 2024 and are projected to remain high through at least September 2025.

T Logistics 4B LLC: Freight Brokerage Review

This week, we spotlight T Logistics 4B LLC, a versatile freight brokerage headquartered in El Paso, TX. Specializing in full truckload (FTL) transportation, T Logistics 4B offers expert solutions for both refrigerated and dry van shipments, providing seamless service that bridges the gap between shippers and carriers.