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Port of LA expects its busiest December on record, projecting over 900,000 TEUs. As we look ahead to 2025, potential new tariffs and ongoing port labor situations may continue to impact shipping patterns. This reinforces the importance of having flexible, resilient supply chain strategies in place. Is your organization prepared for potential shifts in the logistics landscape? #supplychain #supplychainbrain #industrynews #losangeles

"The truckload market has recovered from the Thanksgiving holiday, but with less than two weeks until Christmas, the rebound is likely to be short-lived. Throughout December, tender volumes have actually held up better than previous years, but it appears it has to do with the timing between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year compared to previous years." Click below to read more from FreightWaves.

Solar wafers and polysilicon imports, critical components for solar energy development, will now face a 50% tariff rate. Tungsten products, such as bars and sheets, will be subject to a 25% tariff rate. The hikes will take effect Jan. 1.

The Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) reported continued signs of recovery for the industry throughout November. While capacity contracted late in the month, it was up overall. Still, the industry can expect more contraction in December due to holiday demand. Find more information in the report below from FreightWaves.

The Canadian government has vowed to increase border enforcement in a "visible and muscular way" to avoid the Trump administration's threat of 25% tariffs.

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NTG SCS's Vice President, Mike Klage, weighs in on the impacts President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs could have on the supply chain industry. Read more from The Baltimore Sun below.

On Monday, United States Central Command announced three U.S. cargo ships came under fire in the Gulf of Aden in the last few days. Most major carriers diverted ships around the Horn of Africa long ago, but these recent attacks show tension on the Gulf of Aden-Red Sea-Suez Canal route is unfortunately still very present.

We're so thankful to have a team that works hard and makes great memories together while doing it. Thank you to our vendors, partners, team members, and the whole NTG | Nordic Transport Group A/S family for everything you do. Happy #Thanksgiving from NTG Supply Chain Solutions.

After the tension earlier this month, the Port of Montreal and union dockworkers have agreed to a 90-day mediation period on a new contract. Unfortunately, the industry isn't likely to see many updates until the end of this period, since both parties have agreed not to issue any public statements during the mediation process.