Bi-weekly Freight Updates - October: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and port congestion persist. We provide you with freight updates that include some of the latest industry news, helping to keep you on top of the dynamic global supply chain landscape.
CBSA systems outage at Canada-U.S. border a 'big red flag,' says security expert
Security experts say an IT outage that caused Canadian border officers to miss potential security lookouts on people entering the country highlights a systemic issue that needs to be fixed. Read more
Donald Trump hits Canadian lumber producers with extra 10 per cent tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued new tariffs that could further pressure Canadian producers of softwood lumber and furniture. Read more.
U.S. imports seen well below average for rest of 2025
Monthly import volumes through major U.S container ports are expected to slip below the 2 million TEU mark through the remainder of the year, according to Global Port Tracker data report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Read more.
Asia-West Coast container rates plummet; demand seen waning through year-end
Container rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific continued their plunge as ocean lines increase blank sailings amid weak demand that’s expected to persist through the end of this year. Read more.
Medium-, heavy-duty trucks to face 25% tariff as of Nov. 1, Trump says
All medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States will face a 25 per cent tariff rate starting Nov. 1, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday, a significant escalation of his effort to protect U.S. companies from foreign competition. Read more.
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