Name: TPM 2013 Sponsored Video: Port of Houston Authority
Uploaded: Apr 3, 2013, 5:40 PM EDT
Description: Phyllis Saathof, Deputy Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, for the Port of Houston Authority, discusses the growth of the Texas and Houston-area economies and their impact on the port, the allocation of funds raised by the Harbor Maintenance Tax, and opportunities for the Port of Houston's future, including deepening the ship channel and the expansion of the Panama Canal.

Phyllis Saathof, Deputy Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, for the Port of Houston Authority, discusses the growth of the Texas and Houston-area economies and their impact on the port, the allocation of funds raised by the Harbor Maintenance Tax, and opportunities for the Port of Houston's future, including deepening the ship channel and the expansion of the Panama Canal.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>New rules on low-value European imports are already changing market behavior, but the full impact on volume has yet to be measured just one month after the elimination of the de minimis exemption.</p></div>

New rules on low-value European imports are already changing market behavior, but the full impact on volume has yet to be measured just one month after the elimination of the de minimis exemption.

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Air cargo rates, volume slump after EU duty-free tax reform

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the AI equipment boom competes with e-commerce for air freight capacity out of Asia, the fast-growing tech shipments offer better yields and more opportunities for logistics providers. </p></div>

While the AI equipment boom competes with e-commerce for air freight capacity out of Asia, the fast-growing tech shipments offer better yields and more opportunities for logistics providers.

Data center demand offers forwarders value-added services beyond air freight

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The momentum generated by air and ocean demand during the quarter is expected to continue through the second half of the year, the company's CEO said.</p></div>

The momentum generated by air and ocean demand during the quarter is expected to continue through the second half of the year, the company's CEO said.

DHL delivers solid Q2 result on booming Express sector

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Given the volatile market environment, airlines have started reviewing fuel surcharges every two weeks as most long-haul freighter operators prepare to pass on the latest spike in prices to customers.</p></div>

Given the volatile market environment, airlines have started reviewing fuel surcharges every two weeks as most long-haul freighter operators prepare to pass on the latest spike in prices to customers.

Air cargo carriers raise surcharges as jet fuel prices take off

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The forwarder joins several other companies in the transport and logistics sector that have also raised their profit guidance following better-than-expected results. </p></div>

The forwarder joins several other companies in the transport and logistics sector that have also raised their profit guidance following better-than-expected results.

K+N raises full-year forecast as market strengthens

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The agency in charge of the canal will start limiting the number of ships that can transit due to the ongoing lack of freshwater to replenish its locks amid a drought caused by a strong El Niño weather pattern. </p></div>

The agency in charge of the canal will start limiting the number of ships that can transit due to the ongoing lack of freshwater to replenish its locks amid a drought caused by a strong El Niño weather pattern.

Panama Canal to cut one Neopanamax ship transit by September

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Almost a half-million TEUs of capacity at three of China’s main ports went by the boards in the aftermath of Typhoon Dolphin, with Asia-Latin America and Asia-Europe services the most heavily disrupted. </p></div>

Almost a half-million TEUs of capacity at three of China’s main ports went by the boards in the aftermath of Typhoon Dolphin, with Asia-Latin America and Asia-Europe services the most heavily disrupted.

Shippers suffer big capacity loss as carriers skip key Chinese ports post-storm

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Almost six months of ship attacks, on-again, off-again ceasefires and start-stop Hormuz transits have left liners with little incentive to put ships, crew and cargo in harm’s way by returning to the Persian Gulf too early, analysts say.</p></div>

Almost six months of ship attacks, on-again, off-again ceasefires and start-stop Hormuz transits have left liners with little incentive to put ships, crew and cargo in harm’s way by returning to the Persian Gulf too early, analysts say.

Hormuz return comes with big risk for carriers, even when war ends

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While container lines are aiming for a gradual return to Red Sea transits to avoid overloading European terminals, the amount of reactivated proforma capacity is still rising sharply. </p></div>

While container lines are aiming for a gradual return to Red Sea transits to avoid overloading European terminals, the amount of reactivated proforma capacity is still rising sharply.

Suez capacity sees rapid growth as ocean carriers hurry back to route

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The volatile weather pattern poses a growing concern for refrigerated container shipments from Latin America, market experts told a TPM cold-chain webcast. </p></div>

The volatile weather pattern poses a growing concern for refrigerated container shipments from Latin America, market experts told a TPM cold-chain webcast.

El Niño adds to an already stressed cold-chain ocean market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The company, a provider of widely used forwarding software, told the Australian Stock Exchange it would “fully cooperate” with the investigation after the third raid of its Sydney headquarters in recent years. </p></div>

The company, a provider of widely used forwarding software, told the Australian Stock Exchange it would “fully cooperate” with the investigation after the third raid of its Sydney headquarters in recent years.

Australian regulators probe WiseTech over pricing model shift

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Hong Kong conglomerate said this case is separate from the contract rights arbitration launched by its Panama Port subsidiary in February following the loss of the concession and seizure of the two terminals. </p></div>

The Hong Kong conglomerate said this case is separate from the contract rights arbitration launched by its Panama Port subsidiary in February following the loss of the concession and seizure of the two terminals.

Hutchison seeks $1.5 billion from Panama over cancellation of terminal leases

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As a new registration system is rolled out, outdated data may temporarily sideline some carriers, making vetting more difficult for shippers and brokers in a tightening market. </p></div>

As a new registration system is rolled out, outdated data may temporarily sideline some carriers, making vetting more difficult for shippers and brokers in a tightening market.

FMCSA’s 'Motus' rollout creates headaches for US motor carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Cargo theft appears to be falling as truckload capacity shrinks, analyses show, although losses are mounting and criminals are shifting and sharpening their focus. </p></div>

Cargo theft appears to be falling as truckload capacity shrinks, analyses show, although losses are mounting and criminals are shifting and sharpening their focus.

Tightening US truck capacity seen slowing cargo theft, fraud

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Regulators are tightening their oversight of electronic logging devices to deter fraud in driver work hours, squeezing already reduced truck capacity. </p></div>

Regulators are tightening their oversight of electronic logging devices to deter fraud in driver work hours, squeezing already reduced truck capacity.

ELD crackdown cutting hours from US shipper supply chains

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>GG Trailers’ move to exit the US market follows the International Trade Commission’s June decision to impose a 77% countervailing duty on chassis imported through Mexico.</p></div>

GG Trailers’ move to exit the US market follows the International Trade Commission’s June decision to impose a 77% countervailing duty on chassis imported through Mexico.

US chassis duties drive out Mexican supplier

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The project and a simultaneous volume surge reduced capacity at the Chicago-area terminal, although the railroad and its customers differ over how severely the disruption affected container availability.</p></div>

The project and a simultaneous volume surge reduced capacity at the Chicago-area terminal, although the railroad and its customers differ over how severely the disruption affected container availability.

Operations at CPKC Bensenville improving after paving-related delays

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Brendan Dugan, deputy executive director at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses how data center construction is supporting structural steel imports, why lumber and plywood cargo has softened, and how investments in rail, indoor storage and electric cargo-handling equipment are positioning Camden for steadier year-round growth.</p></div>

Brendan Dugan, deputy executive director at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses how data center construction is supporting structural steel imports, why lumber and plywood cargo has softened, and how investments in rail, indoor storage and electric cargo-handling equipment are positioning Camden for steadier year-round growth.

Building momentum amid uncertainty

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing at Trans American Trucking &amp; Warehouse, discusses his involvement in the Congressional Trucking Caucus, how tech will help to prevent bridge accidents, achieving unified operations across states, and his thoughts on chameleon carriers.</p></div>

Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing at Trans American Trucking & Warehouse, discusses his involvement in the Congressional Trucking Caucus, how tech will help to prevent bridge accidents, achieving unified operations across states, and his thoughts on chameleon carriers.

Making safety a priority

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Kristi App, chief commercial officer at the Port of New Orleans, talks about plans for the old terminals when LIT opens and redevelopment opportunities, as well as the recent joint venture between the port, Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited.</p></div>

Kristi App, chief commercial officer at the Port of New Orleans, talks about plans for the old terminals when LIT opens and redevelopment opportunities, as well as the recent joint venture between the port, Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited.

Reinvention and redevelopment

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Phyllis Saathof, Deputy Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, for the Port of Houston Authority, discusses the growth of the Texas and Houston-area economies and their impact on the port, the allocation of funds raised by the Harbor Maintenance Tax, and opportunities for the Port of Houston's future, including deepening the ship channel and the expansion of the Panama Canal.</p></div>

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Phyllis Saathof, Deputy Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, for the Port of Houston Authority, discusses the growth of the Texas and Houston-area economies and their impact on the port, the allocation of funds raised by the Harbor Maintenance Tax, and opportunities for the Port of Houston's future, including deepening the ship channel and the expansion of the Panama Canal.</p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="s0VX8ZFmXDQ"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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