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TOP STORY

Trump will charge 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting Aug. 1.

Canada’s alleged failure to slow fentanyl smuggling reason for higher tariff, White House says

TRUCK PARKING

Truck Parking Club accepts strategic investment from CAT Scale Company

Strategic investment aims to accelerate parking network growth, save time for truck drivers

MARITIME

Longshore unions to unite for ‘anti-automation’ protest

Leaders call on labor to unite against job elimination

LEGAL ISSUES

Another broker liability case knocks at Supreme Court door, this one involving C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson case already has requested certiorari from the high court; waiting on TQL

PARCEL

FedEx to terminate nearly 500 jobs, close two facilities

Moves coincide with strategy for streamlining logistics network

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TRADE

Trump pledges 50% tariff on goods from Brazil

Brazil’s president warns of retaliation in escalating tariffs

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Case Study: How Evans Distribution Systems increased operational efficiency & customer satisfaction

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Visibility-Driven Fraud Prevention Playbook

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Market Movers

Raleigh sees atypical capacity crunches

SONAR Key Market Insights - Raleigh, North Carolina

Highlights

Capacity remains tight in Raleigh, North Carolina, as outbound tender rejections increase 2.08% week over week.

This is an atypical tightening of capacity for Raleig,h as it’s 8.87% higher than this time in 2024, signifying that carriers can expect deteriorating contract carrier compliance.

While rejections continue to rise and volumes continue to drop, most recently dropping 19.68% w/w, spot rates will see an inflationary environment.

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Breaking In, Breaking Down: How Cargo Theft is Disrupting Supply Chains

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CASE STUDY

How Evans Distribution Systems increased operational efficiency & customer satisfaction

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Q2 2025 Carrier Rate Report

Courtesy of Trimble & Deloitte

Quotable

“Technology should serve humanity, not replace it.”

— International Longshoremen’s Association

Registration Now Open for Supply Chain AI Symposium in Washington, D.C.

The future of freight is intelligent. Are you ready?

The Supply Chain AI Symposium, which will be held at the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., on July 30, is your exclusive opportunity to delve into the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Join business leaders, pioneering technologists and leading supply chain companies to explore how AI is revolutionizing transportation, logistics and supply chain management.

Whether you lead a Fortune 100 supply chain, build AI models or sling freight for a living, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to explore how AI is being implemented in the world of the supply chain. Gain insights into cutting-edge advancements, practical applications and trends shaping the freight industry.

Space is limited, so register now to save your spot!

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