Transportation Sector in Limbo After Trump Tariffs Fall
Transport Topics Connor D. Wolf February 26, 2026
“With the Supreme Court not addressing refunds in its decision and sending the case to a lower court without instructions, no one should make any assumptions,” said Ben Bidwell, senior director for customs at C.H. Robinson. “This is the first time a tariff has been declared unconstitutional with this amount of money at stake.”
Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach volumes see annual January declines
Logistics Management Jeff Berman February 26, 2026
“There are several factors at play,” said POLA Executive Director Gene Seroka. “First, we’re comparing January to 2025 elevated numbers when importers were scrambling to get cargo in ahead of tariffs. Second, inventories remain slightly higher, reflecting the earlier cargo surge and a more cautious restocking pace. Finally, U.S. trade policy continues to keep everyone on edge. However, the American consumer has shown remarkable resilience. And purchase orders that go out three months in advance to Asia look stable, a good sign.”
Port of Long Beach Imports Fall 13% Under Trade War Tumult
Transport Topics/Bloomberg News Laura Curtis February 26, 2026
“Our strong cargo volumes do not suggest we are not being affected by tariffs,” Hacegaba said Feb. 25, noting that last year’s iron and steel tonnage was down 32%.
Toys and sports equipment declined 15%, while there was also a 43% decline in synthetic fiber imports and a 21% drop in salt, sulfur and cement, he said.
Intermodal volumes see 5.9% annual January decline, reports IANA
Logistics Management Jeff Berman February 26, 2026
Trailers, at 39,449, fell 7.2% annually, marking an improvement over December’s 14.6% annual decline. Domestic containers, at 702,659, were off 2.5% annually, and all domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, at 742,108, decreased 2.8%. ISO, or international containers, at 726,939, were off 8.9% annually.
Cass, Caspian partner to tackle tariff costs
Freight Waves Todd Maiden February 26, 2026
Cass Information Systems announced a partnership with Caspian, an AI-enabled facilitator of tariff cost management, to help U.S. importers improve trade compliance and better identify customs refunds.
Link: Cass Information Systems Press Release Cass Information Systems and Caspian Partner to Deliver Comprehensive Tariff Cost Management Solution
Walmart agrees to $100M settlement over payments to gig delivery drivers
Freight Waves Eric Kulisch February 26, 2026
The complaint alleges that Walmart failed to notify drivers that, unlike the payment for the goods being delivered, the payment for the advertised tip amount had not been preauthorized, and therefore drivers would not receive that amount if the customer was unable to cover the cost of the tip or if the charge otherwise failed.
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