John S. James Co.

06/17/2026

🚚 Routing Guides Are Crumbling: ‘It Is Different This Time’

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Reporting from Todd Maiden of FreightWaves, details truckload carriers are reporting that routing guides established earlier this year are increasingly failing as tender rejections rise and capacity tightens. Executives from major transportation providers believe stronger regulatory enforcement, higher operating costs, and increased carrier compliance requirements are creating structural changes in the truckload market, with some shippers already experiencing double-digit contract rate increases.

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💡 Did You Know? Several major carriers now believe truckload rates could rise by as much as 20% cumulatively over the next two years as capacity remains constrained and routing guides require frequent rebidding.
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📩 For importers, exporters, and domestic shippers, changing transportation market conditions can have a direct impact on supply chain costs and service reliability. John S. James Co. helps customers manage freight procurement, transportation planning, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions that support predictable cargo movement even during periods of market volatility. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/routing-guides-are-crumbling-it-is-different-this-time?oly_enc_id=0351F2952723H6U

Some shippers are being forced to reprice their entire book as contractual truckload rates set just a couple of months ago are no longer being honored.

06/17/2026

🔒 CBP, Trusted Small Businesses Strengthen Supply Chain Security and Boost Economic Growth

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently highlighted the value of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program for small businesses. According to CBP, more than 70% of CTPAT members are small businesses, benefiting from fewer inspections, expedited border processing, stronger supply chain security practices, and enhanced competitiveness in international trade. The announcement reinforces the important role trusted trade partnerships play in supporting both compliance and economic growth.
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💡 Did You Know? More than 70% of CTPAT members are small businesses, demonstrating how trusted trader programs have become a key tool for improving supply chain efficiency and security.

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📩 For importers seeking stronger compliance programs and more resilient supply chains, CTPAT participation can offer meaningful operational benefits. John S. James Co. assists companies with customs brokerage, trade compliance guidance, CTPAT support, and supply chain security best practices to help reduce risk and improve trade performance. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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🔗 https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-trusted-small-businesses-strengthen-supply-chain-security-and

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06/16/2026

🌐 Want to build a career where people actually choose to stay?

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In a fast-paced industry like global logistics, stability matters. At John S. James Co., our team members have an average tenure of more than 10 years per person.

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People don't just take a job here—they build a lifelong career.

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Since 1941, we have provided exceptional service to the international transportation community. We owe our decades of success entirely to our dedicated team, and we continue that mission today with a company culture focused on integrity, compliance, and mutual respect.

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If you’re looking for a workplace that values your expertise and supports your long-term growth, we want to hear from you!

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⭐ Featured Opportunities This Week:

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• Import Manager – Savannah, GA (Licensed Customs Broker required): https://johnsjames.com/current-open-position-import-manager-savannah-ga/

• Foreign-Trade Zone Operations Administrator – Charlotte, NC: https://johnsjames.com/current-open-position-ftz-administrator-charlotte-nc/

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What We Offer Our Team:

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📆 Work-Life Balance: Progressive Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and flexible scheduling potential.

📈 Career Growth: Concrete personal and professional development opportunities.

🏥 Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

💰 Financial Security: Generous 401(k) matching.

🏡 Modern Workplace: Hybrid work potential for eligible roles.

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👉 Join a team where your future is secure. Explore our open positions and apply today!

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06/16/2026

🚢 Strait Of Hormuz Recovery Expected To Take Weeks Or Months

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According to The Wall Street Journal, even with the U.S.-Iran peace framework in motion, energy and shipping experts caution that a full return to normal traffic through the Strait of Hormuz may take weeks or even months. While oil markets have reacted positively, vessel backlogs, repositioning challenges, and infrastructure constraints continue to slow recovery across one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors.

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💡 Did You Know? Pre-conflict traffic levels through the Strait of Hormuz exceeded 100 vessels per day, while current movement remains far below normal levels despite early reopening signals.

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📩 For global importers and exporters, this reinforces the importance of supply chain resilience and proactive risk planning in volatile trade lanes. John S. James Co. supports companies with customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and risk management solutions designed to keep cargo moving through complex and high-risk regions like the Middle East. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/how-quickly-can-the-strait-of-hormuz-get-back-up-and-running/ar-AA25GVq6?ocid=BingNewsSerp

It could take several weeks for traffic through the thoroughfare to return to even half of prewar levels, with knock-on effects continuing for months.

06/16/2026

🚢 Trump Announces Iran Deal to Reopen Strait Of Hormuz

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U.S. and Iranian officials have agreed on a framework to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Reuters. The announcement triggered an immediate market reaction, with oil prices falling around 4% as global supply fears eased and diplomatic momentum built around a 60-day ceasefire window.

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💡 Did You Know? Nearly 20% of the world’s oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the most strategically sensitive shipping lanes in global trade.

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📩 This development highlights how quickly geopolitical shifts can impact global logistics, energy pricing, and trade flows. For companies moving cargo through the Middle East or dependent on energy-linked supply chains, proactive compliance planning, risk visibility, and flexible freight solutions are essential. John S. James Co. supports importers and exporters with customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and supply chain risk management strategies designed to keep cargo moving in volatile environments. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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https://gcaptain.com/trump-announces-iran-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/?subscriber=true&goal=0_f50174ef03-2007fd2131-170458115&mc_cid=2007fd2131&mc_eid=c66b9259fb

06/15/2026

🧭 Did you know John S. James Co. operates its own in-house NVOCC through our partner, Eur-A-Med Shipping Ltd (est. 1982)?

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This allows us to deliver competitive ocean freight rates, greater flexibility, and consistent oversight across global trade lanes—while maintaining full transparency and compliance.

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📩 Learn how our integrated approach helps support your supply chain: https://johnsjames.com/did-you-know-john-s-james-co-operates-its-own-in-house-non-vessel-operating-common-carrier-nvocc/

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06/15/2026

🤝 Trump Says He’s ‘Not Looking to Renew’ the USMCA, But Talks Continue

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Mexico News Daily highlights growing uncertainty around North America’s key trade agreement after President Donald Trump signaled he is not actively looking to renew the USMCA, later softening his remarks as formal review talks approach. Mexico, led by Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, says it is fully prepared for negotiations next week, as the agreement continues to govern roughly $2 trillion in annual trade across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

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💡 Did You Know? Even without renewal, the USMCA includes a withdrawal clause requiring six months’ notice, meaning it could remain in force until at least 2036.

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📩 As USMCA discussions continue, trade compliance, customs strategy, and tariff exposure are becoming increasingly important for importers and exporters across North America. John S. James Co. supports businesses with customs brokerage and trade advisory services to help manage evolving USMCA requirements and cross-border risk. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/trump-says-not-looking-renew-usmca-negotiations-continue/

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is not seeking to renew the USMCA, the free trade pact that superseded NAFTA in 2020.

06/15/2026

🚚 America’s Four-Year Trucking Slump Is Finally Over
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In a concise and insightful report, Liz Young and Paul Berger of The Wall Street Journal highlight what many trucking executives believe is the end of one of the industry's longest downturns. Freight rates are rising, transportation pricing reached a record pace of growth in the Logistics Managers’ Index, and carriers are beginning to expand fleets and hire drivers again after years of challenging market conditions.

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💡 Did You Know? Dry-van spot rates were reportedly up about 52% year over year in early June, a sign that trucking capacity has tightened significantly across the market.

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📩 As trucking conditions evolve and transportation capacity tightens, John S. James Co. helps customers optimize supply chains through freight forwarding, transportation coordination, customs brokerage, and cargo insurance solutions that support reliable cargo movement in changing market environments. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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https://www.wsj.com/logistics-report/americas-four-year-trucking-slump-is-finally-over-c0f13c17

Freight rates are climbing after hundreds of thousands of carriers were driven out of the industry by low earnings, new regulations.

06/12/2026

🚨 Eight Indicted in Alleged Carrier Impersonation Scheme; Prosecutors Allege $4.49 Million in Cargo Losses

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FreightWaves reporter Phillip Brink details a major indictment involving eight individuals accused of running a multi-state cargo theft operation that allegedly relied on carrier impersonation tactics to divert shipments worth approximately $4.49 million. Prosecutors say the scheme exploited carrier identities, shipment data, and digital communications tools to target freight moving through several U.S. logistics corridors.

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💡 Did You Know? Carrier impersonation schemes often begin with stolen or misused carrier registration data that allows bad actors to convincingly pose as legitimate trucking companies at pickup locations.

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📩 As cargo theft and freight fraud risks continue to evolve, John S. James Co. supports shippers and logistics stakeholders with supply chain risk awareness, transportation coordination, and cargo insurance solutions that help mitigate exposure across domestic and international freight movements. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/eight-indicted-in-alleged-carrier-impersonation-scheme-prosecutors-allege-4-49-million-in-cargo-losses

Prosecutors say a group accused of impersonating legitimate trucking carriers diverted millions of dollars in freight before the cargo was allegedly moved, stored and resold. The indictment details six separate theft incidents spanning multiple states.

06/12/2026

🥬 U.S. Customs to Open New Chilled Cargo Inspection Site

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Georgia Ports Authority announced that a new refrigerated U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspection facility will begin operations July 1 at the Port of Savannah. The temperature-controlled site will allow chilled cargo inspections without breaking the cold chain, helping importers move perishable goods more efficiently while maintaining food safety standards. The investment supports one of Savannah's fastest-growing cargo segments, with chilled imports increasing 10.5% during the current fiscal year.

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💡 Did You Know? The Savannah market now offers nearly 2.4 million square feet of refrigerated warehousing, providing extensive cold storage capacity for importers and distributors.
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📩 For importers of produce, food products, and other temperature-sensitive cargo, John S. James Co. provides customs brokerage, cargo visibility, and import clearance support to help keep shipments moving efficiently through major U.S. gateways, including refrigerated and perishable supply chains. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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https://www.trucknews.com/transportation/new-chilled-cargo-inspection-site-to-open-at-port-of-savanah/1003216433/

U.S. Customs will begin operations of a new chilled cargo inspection site on July 1 at the Port of Savannah, Ga. “Our on-terminal Customs station supports