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Viahart President Molson Hart said reshoring will allow his business to save money on shipping costs and avoid possible incoming duties or tariffs on toys in the latest episode of the Bring it Home podcast. https://lnkd.in/eSdfAakX

FedEx announced Thursday it will move forward with a plan to spin off its less-than-truckload unit, FedEx Freight, into a separately traded public company. FedEx first floated the idea in June in conjunction with its quarterly report. https://lnkd.in/e7GbJu6Q

In a move that will roil container shipping, a new bipartisan bill would require that at least 10% of seagoing China imports move to the United States on ships built and registered in the U.S., and staffed by American crews. https://lnkd.in/eJxzaQn4

The Teamsters union has launched a multilocation strike against Amazon, but as with so many things involving the giant e-commerce retailer and logistics company, describing the labor action is no simple task. https://lnkd.in/eE_N4W4T

Intermodal volumes aren’t slowing down. By mid-December, we’re well past the time when goods bound by train would arrive in retail stores in time for Christmas shoppers, yet railroads are still carrying near-record numbers of boxes. Tariff pull-forward, consumer demand and inventory building are all driving higher intermodal volumes, setting the market up for rate increases next year. https://lnkd.in/eygCZkxD

The U.S. needs to triple the number of freight market participants sharing data with the U.S. Department of Transportation during the Trump administration to help ward off the next supply chain disruption, according to the White House. https://lnkd.in/eMArbkd7

FreightWavesTV 2025 Events are here! Stay ahead with insights, strategies, and market forecasts for every segment of freight. From 3PLs to owner-operators, we’ve got you covered. 📅 Don’t miss: 3PL Summit: Feb 26 Small Fleet Summit: Apr 23 Domestic Supply Chain: May 21 Enterprise Fleet: Jul 23 Freight Markets: Dec 10 https://lnkd.in/gfFuAJR

A Toymaker Talks China, U.S. Manufacturing w/ Molson Hart | Bring It Home Molson Hart, Founder and President of Viahart, educational toy company, talks about his experiences in various cities and factories in China and why he decided to invest in equipment to bring some production and assembly back to U.S. shores.

This week on Check Call we get to take a look at the logistics behind Wreaths Across America with JT Logistics. Guests Corey Bruce and Jane Good join host Mary O'Connell to break down how they got involved and some of the coolest things that happen for drivers and veterans who participate in the event. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dDCBuvYC

The Great Freight Recession is over, and costs are rising. Shippers, it’s time to optimize. Shared Truckload by Flock Freight unlocks savings, boosts carrier earnings, and ensures speed + reliability. https://lnkd.in/dq879227