Above The Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 18, 2025)
The most important supply chain & logistics news, including logistics management, transportation management, third-party logistics, supply chain software.
My wife and I are off to Lake Placid, NY this morning, where our oldest son Matthew will be competing in his first Ironman triathlon on Sunday. It’s a 2.3 mile swim, followed by a 111-mile hilly bike ride, followed by a 26.6 mile marathon. Yes, insane.
How long will this take? I’m guessing at least 12 hours.
Why is he doing this? For sure, it’s a bucket list item for a competitive athlete like him. But the catalyst was something more meaningful and important, as he shares on his fundraising page:
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Latest Indago Research Report: Improving Shipper-Carrier Relationships
The relationship between shippers and carriers is more important than ever. As transportation markets remain volatile and supply chain demands grow more dynamic, success increasingly depends on strong, responsive, and collaborative freight partnerships. This survey explored the current state of shipper-carrier relationships: How well are they working? Where are the biggest pain points? What actions can improve trust, performance, and alignment in the months ahead?
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Five Practical & Effective Ways to Mitigate Tariff Impacts
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Reuters: US ocean imports from China tumbled 28% in June on tariff hikes
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The shipper’s roadmap to logistics innovation leads to Trimble Insight Tech Conference
Source: Trimble
How shippers can navigate peak produce season this summer
Source: Uber Freight
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The 5 most common semi-truck breakdowns (and how to prevent them)
Source: Trimble
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