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The Produce Season Freight Effect: What Every Shipper Should Know
Each year, spring marks more than just warmer weather and blooming flowers—it kicks off one of the most strategically important shifts in the U.S. truckload freight market: produce season. While the industry is shaped by long-term cycles and annual trends, produce season remains one of the most disruptive recurring events on the freight calendar. Understanding when and where this surge occurs, and preparing for its ripple effects across modes and regions, is essential for shippers looking to protect service levels and control costs. Let’s break down the dynamics of produce season and the key strategies to manage through it successfully.
How the Automotive Industry is Driving Forward Amidst Change
The automotive industry operates at the intersection of innovation and complexity, and today's landscape tests that resilience like never before. Rapidly evolving trade policies, tariffs, shifting consumer demands, and global supply chain pressures make agility a necessity. At our recent C.H. Robinson-hosted automotive summit, logistics leaders from across some of the largest auto makers and suppliers came together to share insights and learn together as the industry faces new challenges.
Minimize Your Duty Burden with Foreign Trade Zones and Bonded Warehouses
As global trade dynamics shift and new tariffs take effect, businesses must find ways to mitigate costs and optimize their supply chains. Two effective tools are Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) and Customs bonded warehouses. While both aim to streamline the movement of goods and reduce costs, they operate differently and offer distinct advantages.
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NewsHow big trade deficit drop as tariffs hit imports is playing out inside U.S. supply chain and economy
“For companies to save on tariff costs, they need to have the ability to search their SKUs and identify the product’s point of origin so they can tabulate tariff costs,” said Mike Short, president of global forwarding at C.H. Robinson. “Based on that information, they could then quickly compare their total duty spending versus various alternative sources.”
NewsC.H. Robinson launches all-digital, instant-access cash advances for carriers with LoadPay
“This solution tackles the major challenge of timely payment access, setting a new standard for speed and convenience in our industry,” said Cody Griggs, Vice President of Digital Brokerage at C.H. Robinson. “We’re proud to offer the fastest payment solution, empowering carriers to operate efficiently and grow their businesses.”
NewsNew C.H. Robinson tool delivers real-time tariff insights
“This is another example of our customer-centric innovation and leveraging technology to simplify international trade, with previous innovations such as ACE Import Intelligence which aggregates all import entries, regardless of broker, and our Sourcing Analysis Tool which compares sourcing trends and helps identify potential cost-saving alternatives,” said Mike Short, President of Global Forwarding at C.H. Robinson.
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