As we all know, as of July 19, 2025 there was a massive overhaul to the NMFC classifications. This impacted the old 11-sub density scale to a 13-sun density scale, along with the retirement and change of nearly 2,000 NMFCs. This has impacted freight packaging, dimensions, and weight, due to most commodities changing to fully density based. Although we have seen this change, we have also seen positive changes: Consolidates and simplifies many NMFC items. Uses clearer, more log

Unfortunately we have noticed that there has been a recent grounding of airlines and planes, resulting in less capacity, longer transit times and more strict schedules. The FAA has ordered a cut up to 10% at 40 U.S. airports to manage air traffic controller shortages and because a lot of air freight “rides” in passenger aircraft (not just on cargo-only planes), reductions in passenger flight capacity have tighten available cargo space. We foresee lead times to slightly increa

As Q4 picks up steam, freight markets are showing signs of stabilization — but not without a few plot twists. The United States Trade Representative announced new port entry fees will apply to the vessels that are Chinese owned, operated or built when coming to the US Ports. All these fees were scheduled to take place on the 14th of this month, with costs at $50 per net ton, for owned & operated, and $18 per net ton for built vessels looking to hold these fees into 2028. As t

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