Industry Insights
April 2025
By PGL
Welcome to the PGL Industry Insights report for April 2025
DHL has temporarily suspended all B2C shipments over $800 to the U.S. due to ongoing challenges with regulatory requirements and delivery complexities. This move is part of DHL’s broader response to growing concerns over U.S. import rules and logistics constraints, affecting e-commerce and international shipments.
The benchmark diesel price recently dropped by 8.2 cents per gallon, marking the second-largest price decline of 2025. This price drop to $3.458 is the lowest since October 2021 and is expected to influence fuel surcharges across the industry.
Rail traffic continues to show strong growth, with total carloads and intermodal units rising 5.5% compared to the same period in 2024. This increase is fueled by higher demand in sectors like metallic ores and coal, while forest product shipments saw a slight decline.
Trans-Pacific container rates have continued to ease, with rates to the West Coast now sitting at $2,200 per FEU, reflecting competition and fleet growth in the market.
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