<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The <i>Journal of Commerce</i> Truckload Capacity Index dropped slightly in the second quarter, signaling caution, after a first-quarter surge linked to an acquisition.  </p></div>

The Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index dropped slightly in the second quarter, signaling caution, after a first-quarter surge linked to an acquisition.

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<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.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>HappyRobot’s $1.2 billion valuation is raising familiar questions about how valuable logistics technology can be in the age of artificial intelligence. </p></div>

HappyRobot’s $1.2 billion valuation is raising familiar questions about how valuable logistics technology can be in the age of artificial intelligence.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Industry groups expressed concern as reports emerge that Iran and Oman are in talks on future shipping arrangements for the strait that would include tolls on vessel. </p></div>

Industry groups expressed concern as reports emerge that Iran and Oman are in talks on future shipping arrangements for the strait that would include tolls on vessel.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Spot truckload rates dropped seasonally from week to week in July, but they remain elevated, with the highest rates and shipper spending on the West Coast, data shows. </p></div>

Spot truckload rates dropped seasonally from week to week in July, but they remain elevated, with the highest rates and shipper spending on the West Coast, data shows.

Shipper truckload spending, spot rates rising faster in western US

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US-based carrier said momentum in the trans-Pacific market was strong during the second quarter and expects the trend to continue until October. </p></div>

The US-based carrier said momentum in the trans-Pacific market was strong during the second quarter and expects the trend to continue until October.

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Matson expects strong US demand for China exports through Q3

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>In recent years, ocean carriers have maintained they have a natural hedge by passing on the movement in fuel prices to customers via the bunker adjustment factor, which explains why many consider actual hedging to be “gambling,” writes John McCauley. </p></div>

In recent years, ocean carriers have maintained they have a natural hedge by passing on the movement in fuel prices to customers via the bunker adjustment factor, which explains why many consider actual hedging to be “gambling,” writes John McCauley.

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The murky world of bunker fuel cost management

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>If California truly wants to clean the air along its freight corridors, CARB must walk back a “shortsighted” restriction that makes the move to zero emissions uneconomical for midsize truck fleet owners.</p></div>

If California truly wants to clean the air along its freight corridors, CARB must walk back a “shortsighted” restriction that makes the move to zero emissions uneconomical for midsize truck fleet owners.

CARB’s 11th-hour rug-pull stymies momentum in zero-emission transition

North Asia to US East Coast

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North Asia to US West Coast

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But the growth is overwhelming the port and inland logistics infrastructure needed to support it as enormous volumes from Asia flood the continent. </p></div>

But the growth is overwhelming the port and inland logistics infrastructure needed to support it as enormous volumes from Asia flood the continent.

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Carriers, forwarders pile in to Africa trade as demand surges

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The terminal’s president said while the logjam — the result of “technical” glitches with LBCT’s ship-to-shore cranes in June — is being reduced steadily, it could persist well into August. </p></div>

The terminal’s president said while the logjam — the result of “technical” glitches with LBCT’s ship-to-shore cranes in June — is being reduced steadily, it could persist well into August.

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LBCT working around the clock to thin backlog of intermodal containers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With Europe gripped by a blistering heatwave, operators on the crucial waterway warn the river may soon be impassable for cargo-laden barges. </p></div>

With Europe gripped by a blistering heatwave, operators on the crucial waterway warn the river may soon be impassable for cargo-laden barges.

Rhine water levels near record lows threaten inland cargo movement

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Major carriers on the trade lane have notified customers of spot rate increases in excess of $1,000 per FEU effective Aug. 1, with forwarders saying the hikes could stick.</p></div>

Major carriers on the trade lane have notified customers of spot rate increases in excess of $1,000 per FEU effective Aug. 1, with forwarders saying the hikes could stick.

Latest trans-Pac rate push by carriers will test resilience of early peak

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Industrial demand seems steadiest in sectors contributing to data center construction, although the buildup is still muted, trucking executives and analysts say.</p></div>

Industrial demand seems steadiest in sectors contributing to data center construction, although the buildup is still muted, trucking executives and analysts say.

Heavier manufacturing, data centers seen kicking freight shipping into higher gear

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The ability to commit enormous human and financial resources to deploy AI initiatives across divisions and geographies provides the world’s two largest forwarders with a competitive advantage over smaller forwarders.</p></div>

The ability to commit enormous human and financial resources to deploy AI initiatives across divisions and geographies provides the world’s two largest forwarders with a competitive advantage over smaller forwarders.

DSV, K+N scale up investment to capture AI-driven productivity gains

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Typhoon Noul hit Hong Kong and Shenzhen as key ports in eastern China continue to experience extensive delays and congestion more than two weeks after Typhoon Bavi moved through that region.</p></div>

Typhoon Noul hit Hong Kong and Shenzhen as key ports in eastern China continue to experience extensive delays and congestion more than two weeks after Typhoon Bavi moved through that region.

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