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US retailers project big year-over-year import declines to close out 2025 Import volumes for September through December are expected to come in each month about 20% under the comparable 2024 levels, according to the latest Global Port Tracker, with tariff-linked frontloading one of the primary reasons. Go to journal of commerce

FMC grants ‘controlled-carrier’ exemption to MPV operator Chipolbrok The Chinese-Polish carrier won the rate-linked relief after US regulators had expressed initial concerns this spring about the Chinese government’s supposed control over the company. Go to journal of commerce

Air cargo carriers face capacity challenge as tariff frontloading ends Following a July volume surge as US importers built inventory ahead of the sweeping US tariff rollout on Aug. 7, freighter airlines must now right-size capacity to match new demand levels. Go to journal of commerce

Maersk CEO vows to reach logistics profit margin target by year-end But standing in the way of accelerated margin improvement is the volatile North American market to which the carrier is heavily exposed in logistics. Go to journal of commerce

New Jersey’s proposed worker classification rule hangs over port truckers The new rule, a second attempt at requiring the so-called ABC test for workers in the state, has drawn opposition from multiple groups, with port trucking among the affected industries. Go to journal of commerce

New and faster intermodal services put BNSF, UP on hunt for truck freight Shippers stand to benefit on lanes where both western US railroads are vying for market share. Go to journal of commerce

Chinese brand expansion changing ‘fabric’ of global trade: Clerc Globalization is accelerating on the back of the commercial success of Chinese companies that are taking market share on the global stage, according to the Maersk CEO. Go to journal of commerce

High Gemini reliability lays groundwork for premium rate discussions: Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc said while the solid on-time performance levels had to be maintained before any commercial discussions would be held with customers, the time was coming. Go to journal of commerce

Intermodal savings dipped in Q2; surcharges to factor into Q3 decisions The spot and contract savings from domestic intermodal eroded in the second quarter compared with a year ago, while the fate of the third quarter depends largely on whether volume in Southern California keeps up to support peak season surcharges. Go to journal of…

Tariff realities prompt growth in ‘origin-controlled’ cargo on trans-Pacific The reasons for the increase are largely tariff-related, sources say, as market participants adjust to the possibility of permanently higher tariff levels imposed by the Trump administration. Go to journal of commerce

Trucking standards group takes control of truckload scheduling consortium The National Motor Freight Traffic Association will oversee development of a truckload scheduling initiative among the Scheduling Standards Consortium’s 17 existing members. Go to journal of commerce

India-Med rates race higher as blank sailings continue to tighten capacity Forwarders said space for bookings, especially to the more-demanding West Mediterranean market, has become acutely tight due to multiple blank calls in recent weeks. Go to journal of commerce

Vingroup to start building $14 billion Haiphong port, logistics hub next year Vietnam’s largest conglomerate said the complex will be developed in three phases between 2026 and 2040 and include a container terminal with at least six berths. Go to journal of commerce

US trucking employment rising steadily despite soft freight market A steady increase in non-seasonally adjusted trucking employment shows there’s more life in trucking than one might expect following lackluster carrier earnings reports. Go to journal of commerce

DHL posts solid half-year profit despite Q2 drag on express, ocean volumes The German integrator was able to offset tariff-driven volatility in the second quarter through cost-cutting measures but is facing “more of the same” in Q3, according to its CFO. Go to journal of commerce

Extended tax credits for chip manufacturers to boost heavy-lift cargo demand While some planned larger projects are facing delays due to challenging market conditions, new facilities will benefit from renewed fiscal support from Washington. Go to journal of commerce

Second California drayage operator shuts business, cites electric truck costs TGS Logistics said state grants for electric trucks failed to stem higher costs for new equipment amid a soft rate environment. Go to journal of commerce