Insights from October 2025 Global logistics continues to evolve in response to new market pressures, technology investments, and shifting trade strategies. In October, we saw the effects of global tariffs ripple through transportation channels, a manufacturing gap in...
The last quarter of 2025 arrives with a very different rulebook than last year. Customs policy has shifted, ocean networks have stabilized under new operating models, and North American surface markets are steady enough that smart shippers can buy capacity on...
Insights from September 2025 As Q4 approaches, the logistics industry continues to absorb new policy changes, pricing trends, and carrier developments. In September, ocean carriers unveiled new strategies for schedule reliability, rail freight saw gains, and the...
Two trusted teams. One stronger network. MTA Lines is excited to announce that Saratoga Forwarding, a respected freight forwarder and customs brokerage firm based in Massachusetts, has officially joined our growing family. This expansion builds on a decades-long...
Insights from August 2025 The logistics landscape continues to respond to economic policy shifts and changing consumer behavior. In August, new signals emerged around U.S.-China trade relations, regulatory policy, and shipping volumes that are shaping expectations for...
July 2025 Insights The logistics industry remains in a state of flux this summer as U.S. trade policy, pricing trends, and security challenges continue to shift. In July, five key developments emerged that have immediate and long-term implications for shippers,...
June 2025 Insights As the first half of 2025 wraps up, the logistics sector continues to feel the push and pull of market volatility, technological evolution, and shifting policy landscapes. From cooling ocean spot rates and reduced port trucking activity to efforts...
When importing goods into the United States, understanding the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code is essential. Incorrect classifications can lead to unexpected duties, delays at customs, or even penalties. So, what exactly is an HTS code — and why should importers...
May 2025 Insights From infrastructure investments to shifting trade policies, May delivered several key developments across the logistics landscape. At MTA, we’re always watching how regulatory, economic, and commercial changes impact the industry. In this month’s...