Transportation Demand Shift Looms in the Fog of a Trade War
The most recent wave of tariffs and negotiations has left many supply chain managers in limbo. Many had expected more time and clearer guidance to move production to countries like Mexico and Vietnam. Instead, a series of blanket tariffs – including early measures targeting North American trade partners – has left them uncertain about their next steps. Meanwhile, truckload demand has dropped nearly 10% over the past year, as shippers increasingly turn to intermodal solutions for domestic transportation. Read more here.