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Truck Authority Drops 19,100 in Q2 as Spot Rates Surge—June 2025 Ushers Market Rebalancing Era

June 2025: Truck Authority Drops 19,100 as Spot Rates Surge—Port congestion soars to new highs, U.S.-China tariff relief expires soon, and carriers scramble to meet spiking demand amid equipment shortages. The end of de minimis duty-free imports, accelerated nearshoring to Mexico, and a dramatic shakeout among small trucking firms are reshaping the American supply chain. At the same time, AI-driven freight brokerage and green port initiatives are transforming logistics operat

Jun 10

June 2025 in Crisis: Ports Under Pressure, Tariffs Roar Back, Retailers Reinvent Overnight

June 2025: Trade and logistics are in turmoil as U.S. tariffs surge, allies feel the pressure, and manufacturers and retailers scramble to diversify supply chains. Even after a brief U.S.–China tariff truce, the market remains clouded by high duties and policy uncertainty. West Coast ports see sharp volume drops, shipping costs rise, and retail giants like Walmart and Amazon accelerate “China+1” sourcing and smart logistics to stay resilient. In 2025, supply chain agility and

Jun 3