Our Week 13 Top Logistics Stories

It’s week 13 and here are three stories you should be updating your customers and prospects on this week. They need your expertise!

Shippers may not be aware of what’s occurring or its importance, so offering your assistance and insights will help you build a stronger relationship with them.

Knowing what’s going on in the market is only half the battle. Your customers need to be told what to do about it and they should hear that from you.

1.      The new tariff announcements keep coming. On Monday, President Trump issued an executive order instructing the Secretary of State to determine which countries may be subject to additional tariffs of 25% as early as April 2 because those countries import oil from Venezuela.

2.      The Red Sea Crises is still happening despite talk of a cease-fire a few weeks ago. Optimists still think the situation is closer to resolution, although many of them fear the surge of ships through the canal will create other issues, including port congestion.

3.      The USPS is under a lot of pressure due to its high cost of operations. The Postmaster General has resigned as talk of privatization increases. This could have a big impact on parcel shipping costs for ecommerce sellers. Which it will be is uncertain.

Of course, these stories are just a small part of what’s going on in the supply chain space right now. Updating your clients on how this and other information is relevant to their business is a way to provide more value and strengthen your relationships.

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