16:00 Freight Pulse: Today's Shipping Law Changes Explained in Under 3 Minutes

The logistics landscape shifted today as a new Supreme Court ruling on freight liability hit the wire. If you aren't auditing your carrier selection process, you’re now exposed to state-level negligence claims that could gut your bottom line.

The Liability Shift: No More Safe Harbors

The U.S. Supreme Court has effectively expanded freight liability exposure for 3PLs and shippers. By allowing state-level negligence claims tied to carrier selection, the "standard of care" is no longer a federal baseline: it’s a moving target. For brands using a 3PL Maryland partner, this means your documentation must be airtight. Lanta Logistics maintains enterprise-level standards to ensure every load meets these heightened safety due-diligence requirements.

Tariff Turmoil: Section 232 and CAPE Refunds

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) just greenlit Phase 1 of the CAPE functionality in ACE. While this opens the door for long-awaited tariff refunds, new Section 232 duties on aluminum, steel, and copper are adding 10–50% surcharges to incoming freight. If you are importing metal-intensive goods through the Port of Baltimore, your landed cost models need an immediate update.

Capacity Check: June Tightness Hits the I-95

Mid-June truckload markets are tightening earlier than projected. As we approach the USMCA six-year review on July 1, cross-border capacity is already showing signs of strain. Whether you need a food-grade warehouse or a Hazmat certified 3PL in the Mid-Atlantic fulfillment hub, securing core-carrier commitments now is the only way to avoid the spot market surge.

The Bottom Line

Regulatory risk is rising, but execution doesn't have to stall. Ensure your Glen Burnie warehouse partner has the certifications and carrier vetting processes to handle the heat.

Contact Lanta Logistics today to secure your capacity and lock in performance-driven fulfillment.