--- title: Shipping Insights | News description: News | Looking for insights into the world of trucking and logistics? Our blog covers everything from industry news to tips and tricks for optimizing your supply chain. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, our expert analysis and insider knowledge will help you stay ahead of the curve. --- # Shipping Tips, News, & Industry Insights Oct 1 · [News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/news) ### [CBSA System Outage: Cross-Border Delays and What Shippers Need to Know](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/cbsa-system-outage-cross-border-delays-and-what-shippers-need-to-know-oct-1-2025) Update – Oct 2, 2025 CBSA Delays: EDI & eManifest MessagesThe Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/cbsa-system-outage-cross-border-delays-and-what-shippers-need-to-know-oct-1-2025) Sep 26 · [News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/news) ### [Canada–US Tariff Update: What Freight Shippers Need to Know (Sept 2025)](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/canada-us-tariff-update-what-freight-shippers-need-to-know-sept-2025) Trade between Canada and the U.S. just got more complicated. With fresh tariffs rolling out south... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/canada-us-tariff-update-what-freight-shippers-need-to-know-sept-2025) Aug 25 · [News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/news) ### [LTL Market in August 2025: Warming Up or Still Chilling?](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/ltl-market-in-august-2025-warming-up-or-still-chilling) What the Numbers Say Load-to-Truck Ratios Up: Market trackers are reporting stronger demand in... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/ltl-market-in-august-2025-warming-up-or-still-chilling) Apr 9 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [USA–Canada Trade Freight Updates | Moto Transportation News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf-0) As of April 9, 2025, new U.S. tariffs have taken effect on a wide range of goods imported from... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf-0) Mar 5 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [USA–Canada Trade Route Freight Insights | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf) [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf) Dec 3 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [The Impact of U.S. Port Strikes on Cross-Border Shipping](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/navxb) Cross-border shipping between Canada and the United States is the backbone of trade for businesses... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/navxb) Dec 19 · [News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/news) ### [TDW Freight Insights and Updates | Moto Transportation News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/scf-0) The trucking industry has experienced a significant shift since last year, with an increase in... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/scf-0) Dec 19 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [SCF Freight Trends and Logistics Insights | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/scf) As businesses have moved more of their operations online, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/scf) Oct 30 · [News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/news) ### [Maple Trees and Environmental Freight Impact | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/mapletrees) If you've ever cruised down the A3 highway in Hampshire, England, you might have been captivated by... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/mapletrees) Oct 1 · [News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/news) ### [CBSA System Outage: Cross-Border Delays and What Shippers Need to Know](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/cbsa-system-outage-cross-border-delays-and-what-shippers-need-to-know-oct-1-2025) Update – Oct 2, 2025 CBSA Delays: EDI & eManifest MessagesThe Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/cbsa-system-outage-cross-border-delays-and-what-shippers-need-to-know-oct-1-2025) Sep 26 · [News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/news) ### [Canada–US Tariff Update: What Freight Shippers Need to Know (Sept 2025)](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/canada-us-tariff-update-what-freight-shippers-need-to-know-sept-2025) Trade between Canada and the U.S. just got more complicated. With fresh tariffs rolling out south... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/canada-us-tariff-update-what-freight-shippers-need-to-know-sept-2025) Aug 25 · [News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/news) ### [LTL Market in August 2025: Warming Up or Still Chilling?](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/ltl-market-in-august-2025-warming-up-or-still-chilling) What the Numbers Say Load-to-Truck Ratios Up: Market trackers are reporting stronger demand in... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/ltl-market-in-august-2025-warming-up-or-still-chilling) Apr 9 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [USA–Canada Trade Freight Updates | Moto Transportation News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf-0) As of April 9, 2025, new U.S. tariffs have taken effect on a wide range of goods imported from... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf-0) Mar 5 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [USA–Canada Trade Route Freight Insights | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf) [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf) Dec 3 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [The Impact of U.S. Port Strikes on Cross-Border Shipping](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/navxb) Cross-border shipping between Canada and the United States is the backbone of trade for businesses... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/navxb) Dec 19 · [News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/news) ### [TDW Freight Insights and Updates | Moto Transportation News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/scf-0) The trucking industry has experienced a significant shift since last year, with an increase in... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/scf-0) Dec 19 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [SCF Freight Trends and Logistics Insights | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/scf) As businesses have moved more of their operations online, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/scf) Oct 30 · [News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/news) ### [Maple Trees and Environmental Freight Impact | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/mapletrees) If you've ever cruised down the A3 highway in Hampshire, England, you might have been captivated by... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/mapletrees) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Blog", "blogPost" : [ { "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleSection" : [ "News" ], "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Moto" }, "dateModified" : "2025-10-02", "datePublished" : "2025-10-01", "description" : "Update – Oct 2, 2025 CBSA Delays: EDI & eManifest Messages The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) continues to experience significant delays with electronic documents (EDI) and eManifest portal messages. Root cause identified but not resolved No estimated resolution time Backlog expected to last through the weekend Impact for Shippers: Customs documentation may process slowly Border crossings may face added slowdowns Plan for clearance delays in your schedules We’ll provide updates as CBSA shares more. Update – Oct 1, 2025 Pacific Highway (Surrey/Blaine): CBSA systems remain unstable. Brokers are reporting intermittent or missing Release Notices (RNS). In these cases, shipments may look filed but officers at the booth don’t see a valid release record. Without a confirmed transaction number, trucks risk being held on the U.S. side. Moto Operations: Until systems stabilize, we are only dispatching freight with valid RNS or in-bond instructions.", "headline" : "CBSA System Outage: Cross-Border Delays and What Shippers Need to Know", "image" : "https://4929965.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4929965/Image20251002150947.png", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/4929965/moto_favicon.png" }, "name" : "Moto Transportation" }, "url" : "https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/cbsa-system-outage-cross-border-delays-and-what-shippers-need-to-know-oct-1-2025" }, { "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleSection" : [ "News" ], "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Moto" }, "dateModified" : "2025-09-26", "datePublished" : "2025-09-26", "description" : "Trade between Canada and the U.S. just got more complicated. With fresh tariffs rolling out south of the border and Canada adjusting its own response, cross-border freight shippers need to keep a close eye on what’s next. Here’s the quick breakdown.", "headline" : "Canada–US Tariff Update: What Freight Shippers Need to Know (Sept 2025)", "image" : "https://4929965.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4929965/Untitled%20design%20%2813%29-1.png", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/4929965/moto_favicon.png" }, "name" : "Moto Transportation" }, "url" : "https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/canada-us-tariff-update-what-freight-shippers-need-to-know-sept-2025" }, { "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleSection" : [ "News" ], "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Moto" }, "dateModified" : "2025-08-25", "datePublished" : "2025-08-25", "description" : "What the Numbers Say Load-to-Truck Ratios Up: Market trackers are reporting stronger demand in certain lanes. Higher ratios usually mean tightening capacity—a bullish signal for carriers. LTL Rates Rising: Large 3PLs and carriers are noting steady upward movement in contract and spot LTL pricing. Spot Market Still Sluggish: On the flip side, the spot market for truckload is down ~3.3% compared to last month, and year-over-year demand is still below historic averages. Translation: the “green shoots” are there, but they’re patchy. What’s Driving the Contradiction Inventory Swings – Shippers are still working through warehouses stuffed with goods from the 2023–24 build-up. That suppresses new demand. Trade & Tariff Pressures – Uncertainty in global trade is slowing manufacturing orders and imports. Carrier Strategies – Some carriers are still trimming fleets to stabilize rates, while others are adding capacity into strong regional lanes. Result: You get a “warm here, cold there” market instead of a clean rebound. What Shippers Should Do Now Lock in Lanes Strategically: If you’ve got steady volume, negotiate now while rates are stabilizing—before capacity tightens further. Stay Flexible: Use mix of contract + spot to hedge against regional fluctuations. Watch Indices Closely: Follow Cass Freight Index, SONAR, and industry reports monthly—don’t just rely on last quarter’s rates. Bottom Line August isn’t the freight rebound everyone’s been waiting for. But it’s also not the deep freeze of 2024. Think of it as a lukewarm recovery—warming in spots, cooling in others. At Moto Transportation, we keep our eye on these shifts daily so our customers don’t have to. Whether the market’s heating up or chilling down, we’ll help you move freight efficiently, predictably, and cost-effectively.", "headline" : "LTL Market in August 2025: Warming Up or Still Chilling?", "image" : "https://4929965.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4929965/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20bustling%20LTL%20Less%20Than%20Truckload%20market%20scene%20in%20August%202025%20capturing%20the%20dynamic%20atmosphere%20of%20a%20freight%20logistics%20hub%20In%20the%20foreground%20a%20diverse%20group%20of%20professionalsshippers%20carriers%20and%20logistics%20coordinatorsengage%20in%20anima.png", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/4929965/moto_favicon.png" }, "name" : "Moto Transportation" }, "url" : "https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/ltl-market-in-august-2025-warming-up-or-still-chilling" }, { "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleSection" : [ "Shipping & Freight Tips", "News", "FAQ", "Industry Knowledge Base" ], "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Moto" }, "dateModified" : "2025-08-19", "datePublished" : "2025-04-09", "description" : "As of April 9, 2025, new U.S. tariffs have taken effect on a wide range of goods imported from China and other countries, including the removal of the de minimis exemption for low-value shipments. If your U.S. suppliers are sourcing products from China for delivery into Canada, there’s a smart way to bypass these U.S. tariffs entirely - shipping in bond.", "headline" : "USA–Canada Trade Freight Updates | Moto Transportation News", "image" : "https://4929965.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4929965/Tariff%20Photo.png", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/4929965/moto_favicon.png" }, "name" : "Moto Transportation" }, "url" : "https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf-0" }, { "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleSection" : [ "Shipping & Freight Tips", "News" ], "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Moto" }, "dateModified" : "2025-08-19", "datePublished" : "2025-03-05", "description" : "", "headline" : "USA–Canada Trade Route Freight Insights | Moto Transportation", "image" : "https://4929965.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4929965/DALL%C2%B7E%202025-03-05%2011.33.55%20-%20A%20cartoon-style%20illustration%20of%20a%20Canada%20goose%20and%20a%20bald%20eagle%20squaring%20up%20like%20they%20are%20about%20to%20box.%20Both%20birds%20are%20in%20full-body%20view%2c%20standing%20on%20.webp", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/4929965/moto_favicon.png" }, "name" : "Moto Transportation" }, "url" : "https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf" }, { "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleSection" : [ "Shipping & Freight Tips", "News", "Customs Clearance" ], "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Moto" }, "dateModified" : "2025-09-11", "datePublished" : "2024-12-03", "description" : "Cross-border shipping between Canada and the United States is the backbone of trade for businesses in both countries. However, recent disruptions such as U.S. port strikes and Canadian rail labor disputes are creating significant challenges for shippers. If you’re moving LTL freight, dry van loads, or flat deck shipments, or managing cross-border customs clearance, staying informed and proactive is key to keeping your supply chain running smoothly.", "headline" : "The Impact of U.S. Port Strikes on Cross-Border Shipping", "image" : null, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/4929965/moto_favicon.png" }, "name" : "Moto Transportation" }, "url" : "https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/navxb" }, { "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleSection" : [ "News" ], "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Moto" }, "dateModified" : "2025-08-19", "datePublished" : "2023-12-19", "description" : "The trucking industry has experienced a significant shift since last year, with an increase in demand and a decrease in capacity. This change suggests a healthier transportation market, and forecasts indicate that 2024 might see a further narrowing of the gap between supply and demand.", "headline" : "TDW Freight Insights and Updates | Moto Transportation News", "image" : "https://4929965.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4929965/daniel-foster-u2INyNUb3BU-unsplash.jpg", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/4929965/moto_favicon.png" }, "name" : "Moto Transportation" }, "url" : "https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/scf-0" }, { "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleSection" : [ "Shipping & Freight Tips", "News" ], "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Moto" }, "dateModified" : "2025-08-19", "datePublished" : "2023-12-19", "description" : "As businesses have moved more of their operations online, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, this shift has brought about some great benefits but also new risks. In the world of shipping and logistics, these risks are especially noticeable. With everything going digital so quickly, it's become easier for criminals to try new ways to commit fraud.", "headline" : "SCF Freight Trends and Logistics Insights | Moto Transportation", "image" : "https://4929965.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4929965/de-an-sun-YLxVlTsCqs8-unsplash.jpg", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/4929965/moto_favicon.png" }, "name" : "Moto Transportation" }, "url" : "https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/scf" }, { "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleSection" : [ "News" ], "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Moto" }, "dateModified" : "2025-08-19", "datePublished" : "2023-10-30", "description" : "If you've ever cruised down the A3 highway in Hampshire, England, you might have been captivated by the stunning red maple trees lining the road, especially in the fall. What you might not know is that these aren't just any trees; they're a living, breathing memorial to Canadian soldiers who gave their lives during the World Wars.", "headline" : "Maple Trees and Environmental Freight Impact | Moto Transportation", "image" : "https://4929965.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4929965/Hampsire-England-highway-by-Mark-Chambers-SWNS.jpg", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/4929965/moto_favicon.png" }, "name" : "Moto Transportation" }, "url" : "https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/mapletrees" } ], "description" : "", "name" : "Shipping Insights", "url" : "https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/news" } ```