Wakool Weekly News

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

Since late April, India–Pakistan tensions have forced carriers to bypass Karachi and avoid closed airspace, increasing transit times and freight rates. While trans-Pacific routes see limited direct disruption, congestion at alternate hubs and higher operational costs are emerging—underscoring the need for agile routing and contingency planning.

Tariff spikes, falling diesel, and a wave of blank sailings are rewriting supply‑chain math. Dive into our Apr 17‑21 report for port-by-port TEU shifts, why Amazon’s $15 B build‑out matters, and the playbook carriers like Wakool use to turn volatility into margin.

Explore the impact of Liberation Day Tariffs on global trade. Discover how these tariffs reshaped markets and economies, prompting a global

Amazon’s Drone Delivery Approved by FAA On May 30th, Amazon and related media announced a significant milestone: the U.S. Federal...

July Shipping Rates Surge In response to tight supply and limited shipping space, several shipping companies have recently announced...