Rudy Mack, chief operating officer of American Feeder Lines, provides an update on AFL&rsquo;s coastwise container service. Mack was interviewed after speaking to the annual conference of the Coalition for New England Companies for Trade.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Rising e-commerce volume out of Vietnam is being piled on top of sustained and heavy demand for high-tech shipments, with space on freighters in short supply.</p></div>

Rising e-commerce volume out of Vietnam is being piled on top of sustained and heavy demand for high-tech shipments, with space on freighters in short supply.

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Black Friday demand tightens trans-Pacific air cargo capacity, elevates rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Group CEO Tobias Meyer said DHL’s freight division was affected by a weak global economy as well as a peak season in ocean freight that “failed to materialize.”</p></div>

Group CEO Tobias Meyer said DHL’s freight division was affected by a weak global economy as well as a peak season in ocean freight that “failed to materialize.”

DHL Global Forwarding sees Q3 revenue drop on lower ocean rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With calculations based on weight, the burden of CO2 emissions generated by passenger aircraft is being unfairly placed on the freight carried below decks, forwarders say. </p></div>

With calculations based on weight, the burden of CO2 emissions generated by passenger aircraft is being unfairly placed on the freight carried below decks, forwarders say.

Belly freight shouldering airlines’ CO2 emissions burden: forwarders

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Even another round of US tariffs and ongoing geopolitical concerns would be unlikely to blunt the growth, with airlines able to rapidly adjust capacity to support shifting trade flows, delegates at a global air cargo forum were told.</p></div>

Even another round of US tariffs and ongoing geopolitical concerns would be unlikely to blunt the growth, with airlines able to rapidly adjust capacity to support shifting trade flows, delegates at a global air cargo forum were told.

Air freight growth remains solid as verticals support nonstop momentum

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But the forwarding and logistics company said its ocean freight business dropped amid low demand and high vessel capacity. </p></div>

But the forwarding and logistics company said its ocean freight business dropped amid low demand and high vessel capacity.

Expeditors’ Q3 earnings beat forecast on air freight, customs gains

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The National Association of Waterfront Employers said intermodal service from ports could degrade further unless service commitments are made in the proposed $85 billion deal. </p></div>

The National Association of Waterfront Employers said intermodal service from ports could degrade further unless service commitments are made in the proposed $85 billion deal.

Ports urge strict review of intermodal impacts from UP-NS merger

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move is significant as the carrier has high stakes in India’s seasonal grape export trade that typically runs between January and April, moving mainly to Europe.</p></div>

The move is significant as the carrier has high stakes in India’s seasonal grape export trade that typically runs between January and April, moving mainly to Europe.

Maersk offers Indian reefer shippers Red Sea-based service product: sources

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The French carrier plans to enter the long-crimped trade lane via subsidiary brand CNC Line, with a targeted launch in January, market sources say.</p></div>

The French carrier plans to enter the long-crimped trade lane via subsidiary brand CNC Line, with a targeted launch in January, market sources say.

CMA CGM poised to venture into India-Russia trade despite war sanctions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But many of the initiatives remain stalled by a "feasibility wall" created by the wide cost gap between conventional and zero-emission fuels, according to a new report. </p></div>

But many of the initiatives remain stalled by a "feasibility wall" created by the wide cost gap between conventional and zero-emission fuels, according to a new report.

Series of new green shipping corridors emerge despite IMO regulatory setback

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Rates on ocean services between China and Southeast Asia are at multi-month highs following a midyear peak driven by frontloading prior to the implementation of reciprocal tariffs between the US and China. </p></div>

Rates on ocean services between China and Southeast Asia are at multi-month highs following a midyear peak driven by frontloading prior to the implementation of reciprocal tariffs between the US and China.

Tight capacity expected to keep intra-Asia freight rates aloft through January

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>o9 Solutions contends that client data and confidential information on its platform was passed to SAP while three of its sales executives moved to the German software giant. </p></div>

o9 Solutions contends that client data and confidential information on its platform was passed to SAP while three of its sales executives moved to the German software giant.

SAP sued by supply chain software competitor over alleged trade secret theft

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The DP World-owned subsidiary provides services across Europe, Africa and Asia, and its involvement with the DCSA+ partnership program will enable it to work with container lines, technology providers and terminals to advance standardized data exchange. </p></div>

The DP World-owned subsidiary provides services across Europe, Africa and Asia, and its involvement with the DCSA+ partnership program will enable it to work with container lines, technology providers and terminals to advance standardized data exchange.

Unifeeder adds scale to DCSA’s partnership program

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The visibility software vendor earlier this year expanded into providing TMS, while also trimming headcount and cutting loose unprofitable customers. </p></div>

The visibility software vendor earlier this year expanded into providing TMS, while also trimming headcount and cutting loose unprofitable customers.

‘Breakeven’ moment for project44 shows path for VC-backed software

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The railroad says the appointment system will create more “predictable operations” by controlling the number of containers that are in-gated each day.</p></div>

The railroad says the appointment system will create more “predictable operations” by controlling the number of containers that are in-gated each day.

Norfolk Southern to roll out reservation system on domestic intermodal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The job protection deal with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is significant because previous rail mergers have led to overlapping operations and the consolidation of terminals, resulting in workforce reductions.</p></div>

The job protection deal with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is significant because previous rail mergers have led to overlapping operations and the consolidation of terminals, resulting in workforce reductions.

UP reaches agreement with IBB union to support NS merger

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>UP's changes will make things easier in Southern California but might make interchanges in Chicago more difficult for shippers.  </p></div>

UP's changes will make things easier in Southern California but might make interchanges in Chicago more difficult for shippers.

UP enhances intermodal between LA and Cincinnati

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Key cost elements for brokers are the amount of time they spend assembling bid responses and the lack of coordination between pricing analysts and sales teams that interact with shippers.</p></div>

Key cost elements for brokers are the amount of time they spend assembling bid responses and the lack of coordination between pricing analysts and sales teams that interact with shippers.

Low truckload rates putting pressure on traditional RFP process

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sr. Editor Eric Johnson spotlights AI challenge facing logistics sector. Despite increasing adoption, most still in early-stage development. </p></div>

Sr. Editor Eric Johnson spotlights AI challenge facing logistics sector. Despite increasing adoption, most still in early-stage development.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The logistics sector is increasingly adopting AI technologies to enhance efficiency and capacity, prompting significant industry attention. However, Journal of Commerce reporting has found that most of the industry is in early-stage development, determining what it should mean for their individual businesses. </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6385801806112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The logistics sector is increasingly adopting AI technologies to enhance efficiency and capacity, prompting significant industry attention. However, Journal of Commerce reporting has found that most of the industry is in early-stage development, determining what it should mean for their individual businesses.

AI transforming logistics industry dynamics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>JOC.com editors on the IMO Net-Zero Framework and the setback to container-shipping industry decarbonization goals.</p></div>

JOC.com editors on the IMO Net-Zero Framework and the setback to container-shipping industry decarbonization goals.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Journal of Commerce by S&amp;P Global's Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi and Vice President Peter Tirschwell discuss the impact of the International Maritime Organization’s mid-October failure to adopt the Net-Zero Framework. This move will significantly set back the container shipping’s industry decarbonization goals.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6385521479112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Journal of Commerce by S&P Global's Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi and Vice President Peter Tirschwell discuss the impact of the International Maritime Organization’s mid-October failure to adopt the Net-Zero Framework. This move will significantly set back the container shipping’s industry decarbonization goals.

IMO fails zero-emissions signal to energy majors, investors

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Eric Williams, CEO of Beagl, joins TPM Today to talk about truckload RPFs, procurement and why his background on the shipper, data, and broker side helped inform what he's building</p></div>

Eric Williams, CEO of Beagl, joins TPM Today to talk about truckload RPFs, procurement and why his background on the shipper, data, and broker side helped inform what he's building

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Traditional RFPs aren’t delivering the results they used to. Costs spiral, lanes go uncovered, and relationships strain under market pressure. So what’s going wrong—and what can actually fix it?</p><p>Join Eric Johnson in conversation with Eric Williams, CEO of Beagl, as they break down:</p><p>• Why traditional truckload RFPs are doomed to fail</p><p>• The specific data points brokers need to make smarter procurement decisions</p><p>• How upcoming executive orders could reshape truckload capacity for brokers and shippers</p><p>This episode was streamed live on November 14, 2025 on <a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/">TPM Today.</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="OJGlVqoVj9E"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Traditional RFPs aren’t delivering the results they used to. Costs spiral, lanes go uncovered, and relationships strain under market pressure. So what’s going wrong—and what can actually fix it? Join Eric Johnson in conversation with Eric Williams, CEO of Beagl, as they break down: • Why traditional truckload RFPs are doomed to fail • The specific data points brokers need to make smarter procurement decisions • How upcoming executive orders could reshape truckload capacity for brokers and shippers This episode was streamed live on November 14, 2025 on TPM Today.

TPM TODAY | Goodbye, Truckload RFPs. Hello, Smarter Freight Buying!

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Rudy Mack, chief operating officer of American Feeder Lines, provides an update on AFL&amp;rsquo;s coastwise container service.</p></div>

Rudy Mack, chief operating officer of American Feeder Lines, provides an update on AFL&rsquo;s coastwise container service.

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