The Expeditors Podcast
The Expeditors Podcast shares observations, perspectives, and discussions on front-of-mind topics impacting the logistics and freight-forwarding industry through the lens of Expeditors, a global logistics provider.
All Episodes
Current Position | Weekly Briefing August 5th - 11th
<p><b>Market Highlights</b></p><p><a href="https://www.ajot.com/news/us-refunds-100-billion-in-tariffs-struck-down-by-supreme-court-filing-shows">US refunds $100 billion in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, filing shows | AJOT.COM</a></p><p><a href="https://info.expeditors.com/newsflash/brazil-announces-efforts-for-economic-agreements-with-china-and-south-korea">Brazil Announces Efforts for Economic Agreements with China and South Korea</a></p><p><a href="https://trans.info/en/gemini-red-sea-2-495607">Gemini Cooperation expands return to Suez Canal | trans.info</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/asia-us-east-coast-box-rate-hits-new-high-of-9400">Asia-US East Coast box rate hits new high of $9,400 - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://www.aircargonews.net/e-commerce-logistics/2026/08/european-air-cargo-demand-continues-to-fall-following-eus-stricter-import-rules/">European air cargo demand continues to fall following EU’s stricter import rules - Air Cargo News</a></p><p><a href="https://www.worldacd.com/trend-reports/weekly/worldacd-weekly-air-cargo-trends-2026-week-31/">WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends 2026 - week 31 - WorldACD</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-plans-major-expansion-of-busiest-cross-border-truck-crossing">Mexico plans major expansion of busiest cross-border truck crossing - FreightWaves</a></p><p><b>Articles of Interest</b></p><p><a href="https://www.ajot.com/news/singapore-says-exports-worth-7.4-billion-affected-by-new-u.s-tariffs">Singapore says exports worth $7.4 billion affected by new U.S. tariffs | AJOT.COM</a></p><p><a href="https://trans.info/en/truck-fuel-theft-494916">Diesel theft wave hits Italian hauliers | trans.info</a></p><p><a href="https://info.expeditors.com/newsflash/white-house-announces-section-232-tariffs-on-polysilicon-and-derivative-products">White House Announces Section 232 Tariffs on Polysilicon and Derivative Products</a></p><p><a href="https://trans.info/en/uk-hgv-freight-stats-495343">British hauliers move more freight with fewer empty runs | trans.info</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/after-sidelining-26000-truck-drivers-fmcsa-seeks-to-lock-in-english-rules">After sidelining 26,000 truck drivers, FMCSA seeks to lock in English rules - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canadian-province-removes-20-unsafe-trucking-companies-from-roadways">Canadian province removes 20 unsafe trucking companies from roadways - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-extends-jones-act-waiver-direct-effect-pennies-per-gallon-say-analysts">Trump extends Jones Act waiver; direct effect “pennies per gallon,” say analysts - FreightWaves</a></p><p><b>Upcoming Events</b></p><p>Aug. 19 – <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E2l8NDuNTwaNI_tuIIzX1g#/registration">Incoterms Basics 2020</a></p><p>Aug. 25 – <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V7p7xNoWREiMaELGMNBXKw">U.S. Customs & Trade Update for Japanese Companies</a></p><p>Aug. 26 – <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/8317853367498/WN_bBJrBUgyQOukZYLak9O-iw">Breaking Down the Customs Enforcement Executive Order</a></p><p>Sept. 2 – <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/8817864740576/WN_wwTghA0JQSW0YOJrgYsRDw">Breaking Down the U.S. Customs Enforcement Executive Order (Europe)</a></p>
Current Position | Weekly Briefing July 29th - August 4th
<p><b>Market Highlights</b></p><p><a href="https://trans.info/en/eu-packaging-rules-are-changing-what-importers-need-in-place-by-august-2026-491706">EU packaging rules are changing: what importers need in place by August 2026 | trans.info</a></p><p><a href="https://info.expeditors.com/newsflash/cbp-deploys-entry-type-13-test-and-resources">CBP Deploys Entry Type 13 Test and Resources</a></p><p><a href="https://gcaptain.com/carrier-discounts-push-container-spot-rates-lower-ahead-of-august-gris/">Carrier Discounts Push Container Spot Rates Lower Ahead of August GRIs</a></p><p><a href="https://eng1e.seismic.com/i/zq6xCyHcFah4l3YoPLUSSIGNzv1aVaNhR9sNvaR3WqWbILytjvl6yu0mru4G___NFtB4THbUINKSjTfsh56Ouy4H5aCuJJcrPIfohTOVIFhWRVOhBRzcJoOGfrhEavtFcoo1GIusr">Ocean Market Monitor</a></p><p><a href="https://www.worldacd.com/trend-reports/weekly/worldacd-weekly-air-cargo-trends-2026-week-30/">WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends 2026 - week 30 - WorldACD</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-coalition-says-194000-non-domiciled-cdls-affected-by-carrier-reforms">Trucking coalition says 194,000 non-domiciled CDLs affected by carrier reforms - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://trans.info/en/france-wildfire-transport-493484">France relaxes driving-time rules for wildfire transport | trans.info</a></p><p><b>Articles of Interest</b></p><p><a href="https://info.expeditors.com/newsflash/u.s.-and-jordan-sign-agreement-on-reciprocal-trade">U.S. and Jordan Sign Agreement on Reciprocal Trade</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ajot.com/news/port-authority-of-new-york-and-new-jersey-reports-facility-volumes-for-first-half-of-2026">Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reports facility volumes for first half of 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/strong-finish-ocean-lines-raise-profit-outlook-by-200">Strong finish: Ocean Network Express lifts full-year profit outlook to ~$900M</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/as-diesel-futures-markets-plummet-benchmark-retail-price-rises">As diesel futures plummet, DOE/EIA benchmark rises a 4th straight week to $5.348/gal</a></p><p><a href="https://gcaptain.com/container-spot-rates-fall-as-capacity-growth-pressures-freight-rates/">Container spot rates fall as capacity growth pressures freight rates</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ajot.com/news/channel/air-cargo">Chapman Freeborn launches in-house ICS2 declaration service for EU-bound cargo</a></p><p><a href="https://ajot.com/news/channel/international-trade">Chinese state traders make large U.S. soybean purchases; USDA confirms ~488k tons</a></p><p><b>Events</b></p><p><b>Aug. 13 – <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/2717847548027/WN_cEkTshKqS3q3LeIF7iULvw#/registration">U.S. Customs Market Update</a></b></p><p><b>Aug. 19 – <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E2l8NDuNTwaNI_tuIIzX1g#/registration">Incoterms Basics 2020</a></b></p><p><b>Aug. 25 – <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V7p7xNoWREiMaELGMNBXKw">U.S. Customs & Trade Update for Japanese Companies</a></b></p><p><b>Aug. 26 – <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/8317853367498/WN_bBJrBUgyQOukZYLak9O-iw">Breaking Down the Customs Enforcement Executive Order</a></b></p>
Current Position | Weekly Briefing July 22nd - 28th
<p><b>Market Highlights:</b></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/forced-labor-tariffs-lawsuits">Importers sue over forced labor tariffs on 60 economies - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/trade-fraud-task-force-surpasses-1-billion-recoveries-and-charged-losses-less-one-year">Office of Public Affairs | Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year | United States Department of Justice</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strtrade.com/trade-news-resources/str-trade-report/trade-report/july/traders-seek-measured-approach-on-customs-enforcement">Traders Seek Measured Approach on Customs Enforcement | Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/war-sends-asia-us-ocean-rates-soaring-234-since-february">War sends Asia-US ocean rates soaring 234% since February - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-test-program-puts-nuclear-container-ships-on-the-horizon">New test program puts nuclear container ships on the horizon - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shipbuilders-could-see-billions-of-dollars-from-defense-spending-bill">Shipbuilders could see billions of dollars from defense spending bill - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://www.aircargonews.net/data/2026/07/rates-continue-to-fall-but-still-up-on-last-year/">Rates continue to fall but still up on last year - Air Cargo News</a></p><p><a href="https://aircargoweek.com/tariff-transition-tests-supply-chain-visibility-as-section-301-takes-effect/">Tariff transition tests supply-chain visibility as Section 301 takes effect - Air Cargo Week</a></p><p><a href="https://aircargoweek.com/hong-kong-to-europe-volumes-slump-as-new-eu-rules-kick-in/">Hong Kong to Europe volumes slump as new EU rules kick in - Air Cargo Week</a></p><p><a href="https://www.trucknews.com/transportation/brokers-rethink-carrier-selection-process-after-court-decisions/1003218934/">Brokers rethink carrier selection process after court decisions - Truck News</a></p><p><a href="https://www.trucknews.com/business-management/economic-trucking-trends-trucking-supply-and-demand-align-in-june-but-spot-rates-continue-july-pullback/1003219027/">ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trucking supply and demand align in June, but spot rates continue July pullback - Truck News</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/gordie-howe-bridge-opens-detroit-trade-rcna589486">U.S.-Canada bridge opens in Detroit as trade disputes test ties</a></p><p><b>Articles of Interest:</b></p><p><a href="https://info.expeditors.com/newsflash/ustr-announces-forced-labor-enforcement-section-301-tariffs">USTR Announces Forced Labor Enforcement Section 301 Tariffs</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/benchmark-price-is-up-futures-down-diesel-on-its-own">Benchmark price is up, futures down, diesel on its own</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/geopolitics-helps-cma-cgm-shipping-profit-soar-42">Geopolitics helps CMA CGM shipping profit soar 42%</a></p><p><b>Events:</b></p><p><b>July 29 – <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/3717827557758/WN_hC-C2GJsQemjAkbbkfNIyg">2026 Mid-Year Outlook</a><i> - presented by Onyx (Americas)</i></b></p><p><b>July 30 – <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317827569158/WN_v8oQydzYSdmFuuSd-NMqkw">2026 Mid-Year Outlook</a><i> - presented by Onyx (Europe)</i></b></p><p><b>July 30 – <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/3317827568124/WN_06r3I-9BT-a-pDrdNOmnDg">2026 Mid-Year Outlook</a><i> - presented by Onyx (Asia)</i></b></p><p><b>August 13 – <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/2717847548027/WN_cEkTshKqS3q3LeIF7iULvw#/registration">U.S. Customs Market Update</a></b></p>
Current Position | Weekly Briefing July 8th - 14th
<p>Market Highlights:</p><p><a href="https://info.expeditors.com/newsflash/eu-commission-issues-new-tariff-measures">EU Commission Issues New Tariff Measures</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/container-ship-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-widens-war">Container ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran widens war - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://gcaptain.com/trump-reinstates-iran-blockade-declares-u-s-guardian-of-the-hormuz-strait-proposes-20-cargo-fee/">Trump Reinstates Iran Blockade, Declares U.S. 'Guardian of Hormuz,' And Calls for 20% Cargo Fee</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/iran-conflict-drives-up-asia-us-container-rate-by-276">Iran conflict drives up Asia-US container rate by 276% - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://www.aircargonews.net/data/2026/07/hong-kong-europe-air-cargo-volumes-plummet/">Hong Kong-Europe air cargo volumes plummet - Air Cargo News</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/russia-strait-of-hormuz-combining-to-drive-diesel-higher-after-declines">Russia, Strait of Hormuz combining to drive diesel higher after declines - FreightWaves</a></p><p>Articles of Interest:</p><p><a href="https://trans.info/en/hormuz-ships-turn-back-489652">Ships turn back as Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz traffic | trans.info</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/2m-import-containers-to-set-new-record-say-retailers">2M+ import containers to set new record, say retailers - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://info.expeditors.com/newsflash/ofac-revokes-iran-general-license">OFAC Revokes Iran General License</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canada-trade-gets-lifeline-as-gordie-howe-bridge-set-to-open">Canada trade gets lifeline as Gordie Howe bridge set to open - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://www.aircargonews.net/editorial/2026/07/freighter-trial-flights-take-place-at-soon-to-open-western-sydney/">Freighter trial flights take place at soon-to-open Western Sydney - Air Cargo News</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/indiana-state-police-recover-12-stolen-truckloads-worth-more-than-11-million">Indiana State Police recover 12 stolen truckloads worth more than $11 million - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/savannah-opens-last-piece-in-project-to-ease-port-truck-traffic">Savannah opens last piece in project to ease port truck traffic - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://info.expeditors.com/newsflash/section-232-aerospace-investigation-results-in-no-tariffs">Section 232 Aerospace Investigation Results in No Tariffs</a></p><p><a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dp-world-plans-uae-port-container-terminal-to-bypass-strait-of-hormuz-report">DP World plans UAE port, container terminal to bypass Strait of Hormuz: Report - FreightWaves</a></p><p><a href="https://trans.info/en/belgium-road-vignette-vans-489651">Belgium plans €100 road vignette for vans from May 2027 | trans.info</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ajot.com/news/chicago-rockford-international-airport-marks-groundbreaking-of-334800-square-foot-hillwood-logistics-development">Chicago Rockford International Airport marks groundbreaking of 334,800-square-foot Hillwood logistics development | AJOT.COM</a></p><p>Events:</p><p>July 21 - <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717811915621/WN_8ke4boGxS9yoTzgxW-H4Wg">Incoterms 101</a></p><p>July 29 - <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/3717827557758/WN_hC-C2GJsQemjAkbbkfNIyg">2026 Mid-Year Outlook</a> -presented by Onyx(Americas)</p><p>July 30 - <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317827569158/WN_v8oQydzYSdmFuuSd-NMqkw">2026 Mid-Year Outlook</a> -presented by Onyx (Europe)</p><p>July 30 - <a href="https://expeditors.zoom.us/webinar/register/3317827568124/WN_06r3I-9BT-a-pDrdNOmnDg">2026 Mid-Year Outlook</a> -presented by Onyx (Asia)</p>