<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Less-than-truckload service maps are being redrawn in the US Midwest as carriers make acquisitions and add terminals in markets such as Cincinnati. </p></div>

Less-than-truckload service maps are being redrawn in the US Midwest as carriers make acquisitions and add terminals in markets such as Cincinnati.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>CEO Adam Miller said rising barriers to entry could create opportunities for large carriers capable of recruiting and training drivers, while smaller competitors struggle with higher operating costs and regulatory requirements.</p></div>

CEO Adam Miller said rising barriers to entry could create opportunities for large carriers capable of recruiting and training drivers, while smaller competitors struggle with higher operating costs and regulatory requirements.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The order has propelled the global backlog of new vessels to the equivalent of 46.5% of the existing container ship fleet, the highest level since 2009, according to Linerlytica.</p></div>

The order has propelled the global backlog of new vessels to the equivalent of 46.5% of the existing container ship fleet, the highest level since 2009, according to Linerlytica.

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MSC orders 20 24,000-TEU vessels from shipyard partner Hengli Heavy

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers say more stringent rules from the CBP and dwindling leverage with ocean carriers are making them feel under siege when it comes to moving freight in the eastbound trans-Pacific.</p></div>

Shippers say more stringent rules from the CBP and dwindling leverage with ocean carriers are making them feel under siege when it comes to moving freight in the eastbound trans-Pacific.

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North American ports

Regulatory moves, peak season prices weighing on US importers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The third-quarter results reflected continued momentum from synergies gained by the ongoing integration of Schenker’s business, although a “sanitizing” portfolio-cleanup process has weighed on activity.</p></div>

The third-quarter results reflected continued momentum from synergies gained by the ongoing integration of Schenker’s business, although a “sanitizing” portfolio-cleanup process has weighed on activity.

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DSV reports solid Q3 earnings as road recovery lags

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier said in a statement the proposed investment in the Haiphong rail depot, together with existing port ventures with Hateco, could add up to $3.5 billion.</p></div>

The carrier said in a statement the proposed investment in the Haiphong rail depot, together with existing port ventures with Hateco, could add up to $3.5 billion.

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Maersk eyes Vietnam rail freight depot network with partner Hateco

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Beyond the noise surrounding artificial intelligence, the shipping industry risks overlooking the more practical question: What can actually be built with AI?</p></div>

Beyond the noise surrounding artificial intelligence, the shipping industry risks overlooking the more practical question: What can actually be built with AI?

Air Cargo

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>BCOs need to recognize the old days of relationships and negotiations are largely over, with pricing centrally controlled and those sitting on the other side of the table having time and size on their side.</p></div>

BCOs need to recognize the old days of relationships and negotiations are largely over, with pricing centrally controlled and those sitting on the other side of the table having time and size on their side.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>This year has seen multiple projects planned, started or nearing completion as gateways both big and small prepare for larger ships and expanding trade outside of China.  </p></div>

This year has seen multiple projects planned, started or nearing completion as gateways both big and small prepare for larger ships and expanding trade outside of China.

Marine terminals

US East, Gulf coast ports launch projects aimed at growth over next decade

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Industry insiders say the Nov. 3 ballot measure would give the union a new way to marshal popular support against future investment by Los Angeles marine terminals in projects that could include automation.</p></div>

Industry insiders say the Nov. 3 ballot measure would give the union a new way to marshal popular support against future investment by Los Angeles marine terminals in projects that could include automation.

Longshore labor

LA ballot measure seen as new ILWU attempt to block port automation

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Weekly scheduled capacity passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait last week reached 48% of pre-Houthi attack levels, according to Xeneta. </p></div>

Weekly scheduled capacity passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait last week reached 48% of pre-Houthi attack levels, according to Xeneta.

Gemini to add new Suez string to expanding Asia-Med services

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Empties that are not being shipped back to Asia are causing congestion at the US’ busiest gateway, according to the Harbor Trucking Association, although marine terminals say the situation is being managed capably.</p></div>

Empties that are not being shipped back to Asia are causing congestion at the US’ busiest gateway, according to the Harbor Trucking Association, although marine terminals say the situation is being managed capably.

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Growing backlog of empty containers hurting LA-LB port fluidity: HTA

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While forwarders report a general easing of bottlenecks, they also point out there are still specific terminal hotspots within individual ports such as Shanghai, where berthing delays exist. </p></div>

While forwarders report a general easing of bottlenecks, they also point out there are still specific terminal hotspots within individual ports such as Shanghai, where berthing delays exist.

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Congestion eases at key Asian ports on holiday-related cargo reduction

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The heads of three subcommittees want greater scrutiny of the carrier’s vessels used on US services after a recent media report quoted Trump administration officials accusing China-backed Cosco of espionage in US ports.</p></div>

The heads of three subcommittees want greater scrutiny of the carrier’s vessels used on US services after a recent media report quoted Trump administration officials accusing China-backed Cosco of espionage in US ports.

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