Trade uncertainty leads South Carolina Ports to temporarily shut down container terminal
South Carolina Ports will temporarily pause operations at the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal beginning August 1, 2026, as it responds to an uncertain trade outlook and focuses on cost competitiveness. The decision will shift container activity to other Charleston terminals and could impact regional cargo flows and inland logistics. Read the full FreightWaves article to learn more about what this means for the Port of Charleston and the supply chain moving forward.
The Supreme Court and the White House Just Changed Everything for Freight Brokers, NVOCCs, Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders, and Warehouse Operators
The Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II and the June 3, 2026 Executive Order are reshaping compliance expectations across the logistics industry. Freight brokers, NVOCCs, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and warehouse operators are all facing increased scrutiny, with a growing emphasis on real-time verification, documentation, and proving compliance at every handoff. Read the full article to learn how these changes could impact your organization and what steps logistics providers should consider to strengthen their compliance programs.
Ocean shipping recovery still a ways off despite US-Iran ceasefire pact
The U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but disruptions to global ocean shipping are expected to continue until at least mid-September 2026. Despite the ceasefire, approximately 10% of global container shipping capacity remains impacted, with elevated freight rates, vessel capacity constraints, and continued market volatility affecting shippers worldwide. Read the full Supply Chain Dive article to learn how the Strait of Hormuz situation is influencing ocean freight rates, carrier surcharges, and what shippers should expect in the months ahead.
Trump is shaking up customs rules. What should shippers know?
A new Executive Order signed on June 3 will introduce stricter requirements for foreign importers and significantly increase penalties for customs noncompliance. The changes will require greater supply chain transparency, enhanced ownership and production disclosures, and increased due diligence from customs brokers, while raising the financial stakes for importers that fail to meet compliance standards. Read the full Supply Chain Dive article to learn how these new regulations could impact your importing operations and why supply chain traceability and compliance programs are becoming more important than ever.
Intermodal rail is higher as shippers switch from trucks
U.S. rail volumes continue to gain momentum, with total traffic increasing 7.2% year over year for the week ending June 13. Intermodal volumes led the growth, rising 10.9% as stronger truck rates and an early peak shipping season pushed more freight onto the rails. Grain shipments and steel-related commodities also posted significant gains, highlighting continued strength across several key sectors. Read the full FreightWaves article to learn what’s driving the surge in rail and intermodal activity and what it could mean for shippers heading into the second half of 2026.
