ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 34Canada's two largest railroads, Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), locked out over 9,000 employees...United StatesTransportDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 36In July, U.S. job openings dropped to 7.67 million, the lowest level since early 2021, as layoffs increased, indicating a weakening labor market.WorldwideTransportDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 46In October, U.S. inflation showed resilience, with core CPI—excluding food and energy—rising by 0.3% for the third consecutive month. This core index has grown at an annualized rate of 3.6%...WorldwideInternational LawDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 50In November, U.S. consumer prices rose steadily, aligning with expectations and reinforcing predictions that the Federal Reserve will reduce interest rates by 25 basis points in its upcoming meeting.WorldwideTransportDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 32A recent slump in US stocks, following a weak $42 billion sale of Treasuries, has highlighted the fragility of the market's rebound amidst historic volatility.United StatesTransportDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 12Despite solid economic growth and stronger-than-expected inflation in recent months, Federal Reserve officials have maintained their outlook for potential interest-rate cuts later this year...WorldwideTransportDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 6President Trump's recent tariff threats against Canada, Mexico, and China triggered market volatility and widespread uncertainty among businesses...WorldwideInternational LawDunavant
ArticleMemphis-Based Logistics Companies Adjust After Baltimore Bridge CollapseMemphis logistics companies are working to reroute cargo and ensure minimal delays after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed Tuesday morning. United StatesTransportDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 2In December, Federal Reserve officials adopted a cautious approach to future rate cuts, citing elevated inflation risks and a resilient labor market.WorldwideGovernment, Public SectorDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 8The US economy is currently thriving, marked by abundant job opportunities, consumer confidence, and record-breaking stock levels in February.United StatesStrategyDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 44The Federal Reserve's core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, a key inflation metric, rose by 0.3% in September...United StatesEmployment and HRDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 48Uncertainty is rising among U.S. shippers as they brace for potential disruptions in 2025, including new tariffs from Trump's anticipated trade policies and a possible International Longshoremen's Association (ILA)...United StatesTransportDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 26Ship backups that plagued seaports during the Covid pandemic are resurfacing due to vessel diversions triggered by Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea. These attacks have effectively closed the Suez Canal.United StatesTransportDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 40The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) strike across ports from Maine to Texas threatens to severely disrupt U.S. supply chains, with significant economic consequences.United StatesTransportDunavant
ArticleCanadian Rail Strike Update - August 23OTTAWA — Canada's freight rail work stoppage — the first to shut down both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City simultaneously — is over.CanadaTransportDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 28Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that while there are signs inflation is receding, he is not yet convinced that price gains are sustainably moving towards the central bank's 2% goal. United StatesTransportDunavant
ArticleIMC, Dunavant Take On Challenges After Baltimore Bridge CollapseUnder and over a bridge are the two ways logistics companies used the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Now that the bridge has collapsed, short-term...United StatesInternational LawDunavant
ArticleHurricane Helene + Port Strike Update - Sept 30Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding in Western North Carolina and nearby areas, leading to widespread road closures, power outages, and severe infrastructure damage.United StatesTransportDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 16Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent statements have solidified the expectation that interest rate reductions are unlikely to occur anytime soon...WorldwideInternational LawDunavant
ArticleLogistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 38The Federal Reserve has made a bold move by lowering interest rates by half a percentage point, marking its first reduction since 2020. This decision, supported by 11 outUnited StatesInternational LawDunavant