Tariffs directly affect the costs, routing choices and supply chain resilience for transportation and distribution companies. Rapid policy shifts and legal uncertainty mean that company leaders need to stay flexible and make informed decisions to protect margins and maintain service reliability.
Our specialists recently outlined current conditions and the actions that leaders need to take in the short term and long term, including:
- Current tariff activity, geopolitical tensions and pending court decisions
- How tariffs are affecting importers, consumers and supply chains
- Approaches to managing tariff costs and operational risk
- Bonded warehouse and free trade zone considerations for inventory
- Strategies for transportation and distribution companies to stay nimble
Hear the team’s perspective in the podcast MDM Amplify: Tariffs as a Structural Cost – Strategies for 2026 and Beyond.
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