Scott Frederick, Author at Logistics Plus

Auto Tariffs Go Into Effect Today as White House Plans Additional Tariff Announcements

by Scott Frederick | Apr 2, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

The president on Wednesday will announce sweeping tariffs that he says will restore fairness to the global trading system

U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to impose sweeping new reciprocal tariffs on global trading partners on Wednesday, upending decades of rules-based trade, risking cost increases and likely drawing retaliation from all sides.
Details of the tariff plans, styled by Trump as America’s “Liberation Day”, were still being formulated ahead of a White House Rose Garden announcement ceremony scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern Time (2000 GMT).

25% global tariff on auto imports will take effect today
White House closely guarded details of tariffs for major US trading partners coming later today
Trump aims to match countries’ tariff rates, offset other barriers
White House tariff announcement planned for 4 p.m. EDT/2000 GMT
New duties to stack on top of Trump’s tariffs on cars, metals, Chinese goods

Also, here is a great graphic published in today’s USA Today:

Logistics Plus Gretchen Blough Talks Tariffs on NPR’s Marketplace

“If a large component of steel or aluminum is in the finished good, we basically need to break everything out into a bill of material, and then that 25% only applies to the steel or the aluminum,” said Gretchen Blough, Logistics Plus Customs Brokerage Manager and a Licensed Customs Broker. Listen to the full podcast below and read more about Logistics Plus Customs & Tariff Consulting Solutions.

Crow Holdings Development Announces New Jersey Warehouse Lease with Logistics Plus

by Scott Frederick | Mar 31, 2025 | News

The following is a reprint of an announcement recently made by Crow Holdings Development

Commitment by Logistics Plus Reflects N.J.’s Continued Appeal for Big-Box Requirements

Logistics Plus has sponsored the removal of an astounding 8.2 million pounds of ocean plastic waste over the past five years.

Logistics Plus at Millstone 8 Logistics Center

MILLSTONE, N.J. (March 27, 2025) – A 1 million-square-foot commitment by Logistics Plus, Inc. has locked in a full-building occupant for Crow Holdings Development’s Millstone 8 Logistics Center. The lease marks a regional expansion move for the U.S.-based global logistics firm and illustrates both the maturity of New Jersey’s Turnpike Exit 8 market and continued viability of large-scale industrial requirements in the state.

Newmark’s Andrew Crites, Art Leichner and Kyle Eaton represented Logistics Plus in the transaction. JLL’s Rob Kossar, Nate Demetsky and Leslie Lanne served as leasing agents for Millstone 8 Logistics Center, 505 State Highway 33 in Millstone. Crow Holdings Development, in partnership with The Carlyle Group and 2020 Acquisitions, launched speculative construction at the 140-acre, western Monmouth County site in 2021, drawn by its location adjacent to Exit 8.

“Crow Holdings Development has a long track record of staying ahead of the pack in identifying new and viable submarkets,” noted the firm’s Clark Machemer, senior managing director. “We recognized Exit 8 as a natural extension of the 8A Turnpike market, and the Logistics Plus lease is proof of concept. We are thrilled to provide our client with a world-class facility to meet its evolving needs.”

Logistics Plus is a global leader in transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, logistics, technology and unique supply chain solutions. According to its website, it is also one of the fastest-growing privately owned logistics companies and a certified great place to work. Established in 1996 in Erie, Pa., the company today has annual global sales of more than $600 million and over 1,200 employees in more than 50 countries.

“Warehousing continues to be a fast-growing segment for Logistics Plus, and the Northeast is no exception,” said Jenny Melgert, vice president, Supply Chain Solutions for Logistics Plus. “Our new 1 million-square-foot facility in New Jersey expands our Northeast warehousing capabilities and brings us closer to 10 million square feet of warehousing across the North America.”

Big Box Deals in a 3PL-Dominated Market

“JLL was honored to partner with Crow Holdings Development on the execution of the Logistics Plus lease,” Kossar said. “This transaction showcases the need for modernized industrial warehouse space and the cutting-edge advances of Crow Holdings and 2020 Acquisitions to meet tenant demands.”

According to Machemer, Millstone 8 Logistics Center’s new tenant illustrates the dominance of third-party logistics providers in driving the leasing market.

“Quality and location clearly provided a competitive edge in the case of our transaction with Logistics Plus,” he added. “The Newmark team’s strong understanding of their client’s needs and deep knowledge of the market were crucial in executing the transaction. Overall, the big box market in New Jersey continues to outperform regionally, with 3PLs leading the charge. This is a credit to the state’s central access to New York City, Philadelphia, and all points between and beyond.”

Millstone 8 Logistics Center also includes a 220,000-square-foot building occupied by United Legwear. The campus features a full complement of sustainable and Class A industrial design elements, as well as abundant car and trailer parking.

Crow Holdings Development’s Northeast regional presence is well established. Its latest project highlights include the recently completed Crow Holdings at Carteret in Carteret, N.J., with Golden Triangle Logistics Center in Wallkill, N.Y., and Crow Holdings at 6A in Burlington, N.J., under development. The firm has introduced more than 4.2 million square feet of new industrial inventory since 2020 and currently has 1 million square feet of construction in progress across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Crow Holdings Development is the development platform of Crow Holdings, a privately owned real estate investment and development firm with 75 years of history, $33 billion of assets under management, and an established platform with a vision for continued success. The company specializes in multifamily and industrial development across high-opportunity markets in the United States, with a newly launched office development platform as well. Led by a highly experienced leadership team, the firm has developed more than 75 million square feet of industrial space since 2013.

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About Logistics Plus
Learn more about Logistics Plus at logisticsplus.com.

About Crow Holdings Development
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President Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to U.S.; countries importing Venezuelan Oil

by Scott Frederick | Mar 27, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

President Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to U.S.

President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts, addressing a critical threat to U.S. national security.

The 25% tariff will be applied to imported passenger vehicles (sedans, SUVs, crossovers, minivans, cargo vans) and light trucks, as well as key automobile parts (engines, transmissions, powertrain parts, and electrical components), with processes to expand tariffs on additional parts if necessary.
Importers of automobiles under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be given the opportunity to certify their U.S. content and systems will be implemented such that the 25% tariff will only apply to the value of their non-U.S. content.
USMCA-compliant automobile parts will remain tariff-free until the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), establishes a process to apply tariffs to their non-U.S. content.

Also, 2 days ago, President Trump imposed tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil

President Trump is levying a 25% tariff on all goods from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, whether directly from Venezuela or indirectly through third parties.

Canadian tariffs of 25% on personal goods from the United States

by Scott Frederick | Mar 19, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

Canadian tariffs of 25% on personal goods from the United States: How they apply at the border

As of March 4, 2025, the Government of Canada is imposing 25% tariffs on imports of certain goods from the US. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is collecting the tariffs in the form of a surtax.

Read on for answers to common questions you may have about bringing goods into Canada from the US for personal use (by travel, mail or courier).

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-tariffs-25-percent-steel-aluminum-eu-retaliation/

https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/canada_implements_25_tariffs_on_20.8_billion_of_u.s_goods_in_response_to_steel_and_aluminum_duties

US CBP Provides Updated Guidance on Canada and Mexico Tariffs

by Scott Frederick | Mar 7, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

White House Delays Some Canada and Mexico Tariffs

On March 6, 2025, the White House issued two Executive Orders (EO) delaying the 25 percent tariff on some products of Canada and Mexico effective March 7, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. The EO’s do not specify an ending date to this action. Products of Canada and Mexico that qualify for the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) including Chapter 98 and 99 will not be subject to the 25 percent additional tariffs as directed in EO 14193 or EO 14194. Lowers the additional tariff for potash from 25 percent to 10 percent for those products that do not qualify for USMCA.

Additionally, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided additional guidance in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) CSMS # 64336037 Imports from Canada and CSMS # 64335789 Imports from Mexico (see links below). The new classifications to be filed at the time of entry include:

Canada
9903.01.14 – Articles of Canada eligible for USMCA
9903.01.15 – Potash, per nine specific HTS outlined in the CSMS message

Mexico
9903.01.04 – Articles of Mexico eligible for USMCA
9903.01.05 – Potash, per the nine specific HTS outlined in the CSMS message
For all other Canadian and Mexican imported products that do not meet the eligibility requirements of USMCA General Note 11 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), the 25 percent additional tariff will apply as of March 4, 2025. The import rates for Canadian energy products will remain at 10 percent.