Tariff Pressures Mount! Logistics Firms Pivot to "Regionalization and Diver

Cross-border logistics faces significant challenges amid U.S. tariffs and new regulations, with major international carriers suspending or adjusting U.S.-bound operations since April. For some firms, costs have surged by over 50%, while stricter customs rules—such as lowering China-U.S. small-package duty exemptions to $250—have squeezed small sellers’ margins. To counter these headwinds, companies are shifting toward "regionalization": expanding into emerging markets like Southeast Asia and Latin America. For instance, a logistics firm has established warehouses in Mexico and Vietnam to enable "pre-stocking + instant delivery," cutting order fulfillment times to 48 hours. Multimodal transport solutions—combining rail, sea, and air—are also gaining traction to navigate tariff barriers. Industry experts advise firms to strengthen supply chain resilience through decentralized warehouse networks, multi-platform sales, and digital cost-optimization tools to weather trade uncertainties.