Commerce Express Weekly Road Map:
July 1st, 2025
Keeping you informed on the latest news/insights in our industry.
Diesel Update: The average price of diesel decreased by 4.8 cents a gallon. Putting the average price of diesel at $3.727, per the U.S. EIA.
Mixed bag this week around the nation, the Midwest region was down 6.2 cents, USWC was down 3.7 cents, the USGC was down 6.7 cents, and the USEC was down 1.5 cents.
Tariffs:
Trade negotiations continue between the U.S. and other countries, but in an interview over the weekend on Fox News President Trump said he does not expect to extend the 90-day pause on tariffs on most countries beyond the original July 9th deadline. Additionally, as AP News reports, the administration will inform countries that the trade penalties will take effect unless deals are in place.
Intermodal: Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is continuing efforts to stabilize rail operations in the southern U.S. after a systems integration, but the focal point of delays has now shifted from Texas to key hubs in Louisiana and Mississippi.
The initial congestion began in early May in Laredo and Wylie, Texas, after a systems upgrade of CPKC transitioning Kansas City Southern’s legacy platforms to the CP network. As service in Wylie continues to recover, new chokepoints have been brought to light in Shreveport, Louisiana, and Jackson, Mississippi. This has caused some disruptions in the movement of freight between Mexico and the U.S. Southeast, per JOC reports.
Capacity: Starting next month, Port Houston will be implementing some fees in order to address the excessive dwell times for reefer containers at the port, the JOC reports. The fees begin on July 1st and kick in after one week of free time for most cargo. These new fees also override the current sustained import dwell fee (at $45/day after one week).
Regulatory: The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced a new federal grant program ($275m) that will strengthen truck parking and prune regulations. More details can be found, here.
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Independence Day Brings Cargo Theft Risks
With another U.S. holiday approaching (Independence Day/Fourth of July), stakeholders should be aware of the increase of cargo theft that can occur during these peak events.
In 2025, there has been an increase in strategic thefts and large-scale looting, particularly from rail yards and near-destination facilities in major intermodal hubs. Hotspots include California, Texas, and Illinois, with the most sought-after goods being non-alcoholic beverages, auto parts, electronics, and major appliances.
According to Overhaul – a leader in supply chain risk management and intelligence – organized theft rings are increasingly using sophisticated scams, like impersonating authorized carriers, to exploit gaps in the supply chain. Extended lead times around holiday weekends make it even more difficult to spot these threats in time. With many warehouses and distribution centers either understaffed or closed during these periods, the risk grows.
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