Our Week 5 Top Logistics Stories

Here are three stories logistics companies should be updating their customers and prospects on this week.

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.

Being aware of what’s going on in the market is only half the battle. Your customers need to know what to do about it and they should hear that from you.

1.      The whole world is waiting for the shoe to fall on the many new tariffs President Trump has threatened. Some could be imposed as early as February 1st. Countries are pushing back, so the situation is getting tenser by the day. With such a large potential impact on companies, this is a story you should be updating your customers on regularly.

2.      Diesel fuel prices are down slightly after four weeks of increases. The geopolitical uncertainty has had an effect. And, of course, fuel is a big cost factor in every company’s supply chain.

3.      China is seeing some additional port congestion this week, caused by closures from the Chinese New Year and because many companies are front-loading imports for fear of new tariffs. Importers need to be aware of potential delays in the coming weeks.

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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