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10/16/2026

Scarbrough Weekly Wrap-Up: Looking back at the top headlines from the past week.

🗓️ CBP announced it is delaying the implementation of new compliance requirements for international mail until January 20, 2027. The new process for these low-value shipments was originally supposed to take effect on October 22, 2026. Read the announcement: https://bit.ly/3UreNsQ

🚢 Two cargo ships have sunk in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by unknown projectiles. These incidents raise renewed concerns about the safety of ships tranisiting through the Strait of Hormuz. Read the latest: https://bit.ly/4yXSn1y

🇪🇸 The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is considering imposing port fees on Spain-flagged vessels and limiting imports of certain Spanish goods. This comes in response to what the FMC calls "unfavorable" trade conditions for the U.S. Read the corresponding Federal Register notice for more information: https://bit.ly/4ebnQVm

10/15/2026

This month's episode of Freight Expectations is now live on our YouTube channel. If you missed Tuesday's episode, Adam Hill and Matt Wilcox discussed the latest developments in the domestic trucking market. From record-breaking diesel prices to capacity crunches, there was no shortage of news to explore.

🔗 Check our the recording here: https://youtu.be/7GL2TOZmUpg

10/12/2026

Please help us wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian team members, partners, and clients! Today is a day for them to give thanks and celebrate their blessings from the past year.

We hope everyone celebrating today has a safe and joyous holiday with their loved ones.

10/12/2026

Don't forget to register for tomorrow's episode of Freight Expectations! Join us at 1:30 p.m. Central Time for an update on the domestic trucking market.

Scarbrough's Adam Hill and Matt Wilcox join us to discuss record-breaking diesel prices, tightening truckload capacity, and more. Market conditions continue to change, and we're here to answer any questions you may have. Learn more and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4dGcg4D

10/09/2026

Scarbrough Weekly Wrap-Up: Looking back at the top headlines from the past week.

🤝 Germany's ports have avoided indefinite strikes after the port union agreed to a new wage offer. This comes after weeks of tension, including multiple warning strikes by dockworkers at various German ports. Read the latest: https://bit.ly/4rSmN2a

⛽️ President Trump signed an executive order deferring the federal diesel tax for the remainder of the year. This is intended to provide relief for farmers and truckers in the wake of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Read the release: https://bit.ly/4duPsEM

💸 The U.S. Trade Representative published a Federal Register notice announcing Section 301 tariffs on a large number of imports from China will officially continue. The tariffs, ranging from 7.5-25%, are subject to possible future review and modifications but will remain in effect for the foreseeable future. Read the notice: https://bit.ly/4dqjREb

10/06/2026

Join us next week for the latest episode of Freight Expectations! On Tuesday, October 13 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time, Adam Hill and Matt Wilcox join us to discuss the latest news impacting the domestic trucking market. From tightening capacity to record-breaking diesel prices, there are plenty of updates to dive into.

As always we will have a live Q&A, so come prepared to ask our experts your burning questions around domestic trucking. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4dGcg4D

10/02/2026

Scarbrough Weekly Wrap-Up: Looking back at the top headlines from the past week.

❌ CBP issued two Withhold Release Orders (WROs) on certain palm oil products from Indonesia. All palm oil products from
Mitra Aneka Rezeki and Hardaya Inti Plantation will be immediately detained by CBP due to associations with Forced Labor. Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/4yqgfKB

⛴️ Historically low water levels on the Rhine River have effectively halted barge traffic through certain points of the river. Hapag-Lloyd has even warned that any worsening of the conditions could make barge transport "operationally unviable." Read the latest: https://bit.ly/4dPjVgN

🤝 CMA CGM announced it completed a $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain, the logistics arm of FedEx. This greatly expands the group's logistics presence across North America. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4zcEjRt

09/25/2026

Scarbrough Weekly Wrap-Up: Looking back at the top headlines from the past week.

⛽️ Diesel prices continued to soar to record highs, hitting the trucking industry especially hard. Learn how that is affecting shippers and consumers: https://bit.ly/4d3HbaE

🇨🇦 The Canadian government proposed new labor legislation that it says will help limit disruption through strikes. The new legislation would establish a mediator to help handle strikes and disputes. However, the Canadian Labour Council is already in strong opposition to the proposal. Read the latest: https://bit.ly/46N4zph

🌀 Hurricane Polo hit Mexico's Pacific coast, disrupting port operations. Several ports closed or restricted operations, including Manzanillo, which closed to smaller vessels. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47hxwK8

09/24/2026

As diesel prices continue to soar, Scarbrough's Matt Wilcox provided his insight last night to KMBC 9 News about how those prices are impacting supply chains and could trickle down to consumers.

It's always great to see our team members have the opportunity to share their knowledge with local news stations to keep our community informed.

🔗 Check out the full story and video here:

Diesel prices have soared 86% since January to a record national average of $6.529 per gallon, raising shipping and consumer costs.

09/23/2026

Weather delays, including multiple typhoons in Asia, and port congestion around the world are leading to extended dwell times and delays across supply chains. These factors are adding to an already busy peak season in 2026, with no relief in sight until at least October.

🔗 Learn more in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3T1VPIN