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四月 19, 2026
On April 2, 2026, the White House issued a presidential proclamation that significantly changes how Section 232 tariffs will be applied to aluminum, steel, and copper goods. For importers, this creates both risk and opportunity. Some shipments may now face higher duties based on full customs value, while others may qualify for new exemptions or reduced rates depending on metal content, classification, or country of origin.
If you're managing freight today, disruption is no longer a risk scenario—it's the new reality. The nature of that disruption, however, is nuanced. Not every shock to the system is the same. Some are short-lived. Some reshape global trade for years. And some sit in a middle ground that defies easy categorization—geopolitical events that are neither resolved nor fully escalated, creating sustained uncertainty without a clear timeline.
Electric drayage is one of the most practical opportunities to reduce emissions near major global ports—and momentum is building. As customers increase expectations for emissions transparency and port-level decarbonization efforts accelerate, electric drayage is shifting from an emerging concept to a viable part of everyday freight movement.
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The sudden increase in diesel prices has put particular pressure on smaller carriers and owner-operators, who make up a significant portion of the industry. “Fuel is the biggest expense for a carrier,” said Michael Castagnetto, president of North American Surface Transportation at C.H. Robinson. “We want to help them get through this unexpected financial strain.”
C.H. Robinson is advising shippers to prioritize providers with strong rail relationships to build savings and network resiliency. “Intermodal should be positioned as a strategic component of transportation planning rather than solely a contingency option,” C.H. Robinson said.
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