Act Now or Never: Trump Tariffs Are Shifting Freight Faster Than You Can Say ‘Tariff Adjustment’

TLDR: Stability is gone. Adaptation is urgent.


The Rules Have Changed Already

Legacy agent networks, manual workflows and traditional talents—are collapsing. Here’s why:

• China’s sourcing dominance is fading. LATAM now leads with 10% tariffs and competitive costs.
• Freight volumes are shifting overnight. Manual processes and your staff won’t be able to keep pace.
• Outsourcing is evolving. Logistics must align with reshored manufacturing.

This isn’t theoretical. Tariffs just accelerated what’s been brewing for months.

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AI Isn’t Optional—It’s only lifeline for freight forwarders big or small

Lets compare an AI first freight forwarder with you:

• Speed: Rebuild supplier networks using freight marketplaces in days, not months.
• Precision: Reprice lanes in real time, factoring tariffs, demand, and capacity. 
• Integration: Unify procurement, pricing, and execution into one system. OR you can be loyal and wait for the next update from Cargosphere/Freightify etc Results?

AI first freight forwarder: 30-50% lower costs and 2x faster market responses. OR
Traditional risk averse freight forwarder: Avoids risk by sticking to traditional TMS system/ Cargowise like a frog avoids risk by remaining in boiling water.


The Decisive Moment

Leaders adopting AI will:

• Win contracts with agile pricing.
• Slash manpower costs through automation.
• Dominate emerging markets.

Those hesitating will:

• Bleed margins.
• Lose clients to tech-driven rivals.
• Waste resources on outdated systems.

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Let’s Build Your Future—Today

Starboard’s AI agents are trusted by leaders to automate freight workflows. Let’s turn this challenge into your advantage.

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At Starboard, we partner with freight leaders to future-proof operations. Let’s connect.

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P.S. The window is closing. Leaders don’t wait—they lead. Book Now.

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