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In less than a year since its establishment, the U.S. Department of Justice's Trade Fraud Working Group recovered over $1 billion and newly established a Global Trade and Commercial Enforcement Division to strengthen import, trade, and customs fraud investigations, which has a profound impact on global supply chain compliance.
As warehouse automation evolves from isolated solutions to software-driven, flexible modular systems, AI and orchestration platforms are reshaping warehouse operational efficiency. This article analyzes how technology can improve supply chain efficiency.
According to IANA data, North American intermodal freight volume in May increased by 4.4% year-over-year, and domestic containers increased by 8.6%. The Iran conflict, tariffs, and rising diesel prices are driving mode shift.
Data from the Association of American Railroads shows that for the week ending June 13, U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes both achieved year-over-year growth, with intermodal volume increasing by 10.9%, reflecting sustained strong demand for multimodal transportation.
Armstrong & Associates report shows that net revenue in the U.S. 3PL market in 2025 increased by 5.1% year-over-year to $138.2 billion, with the freight recession nearing its end. All market segments achieved growth, with the international transportation management sector standing out, driven by tariff fluctuations.
According to data from the Association of American Railroads, freight carloads in May increased by 2.5% year-on-year, reaching a new high since 2019, while intermodal traffic grew by a record 8.1%, indicating a broadening foundation for freight growth.
Affected by Red Sea and Middle East geopolitical risks, peak-season demand, and shipping companies' capacity control, Asia-to-U.S. container freight rates continued to rise, while chemical liquid tanker freight rates fell.