Our Week 26 Top Logistics Stories

It’s week 26 and here are three stories you should be updating your customers and prospects on this week. They need your expertise!

Shippers may not be aware of what’s occurring or its importance, so offering your assistance and insights will help you build a stronger relationship with them.

Knowing what’s going on in the market is only half the battle. Your customers need to be told what to do about it and they should hear that from you.

1.      The conflict in Iran has increased what are already sky-high tensions in the Middle East. There is concern about cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, where over 8% of the world’s ocean fleet operates. For now, a cease-fire is holding, but the situation is fluid. Ocean rates and schedules could be significantly impacted.

2.      The 90-day pause on many tariffs will end in early July. With only the trade deal with the UK announced, it would appear many of the tariffs are poised to restart. Importers should buckle up for more uncertainty and expect the tariff landscape to continue shifting under their feet.

3.      Peak season will be here soon, and a survey shows that many supply chain leaders expect it to be less busy than last year. Concerns over a lack of demand and recessionary fears are among the reasons. Some respondents are expecting a busier 2025 peak and not surprisingly cite tariffs and trade uncertainty as the causes.

Of course, these stories are just a small part of what’s going on in the supply chain space right now. Updating your clients on how this and other information is relevant to their business is a way to provide more value and strengthen your relationships.

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