Jeff Pilof, group vice president, transportation, at Macy’s, explains how the retailer is tightening its supply chain. Pilot was interviewed at the presentation of CSCMP’s annual State of Logistics Report. Logistics resources from JOC: [Editorial note: image removed/no longer available]Author Discusses State of Logistics Report [Editorial note: image removed/no longer available] Logistics Costs Outstripped GDP Growth in 2010 [Editorial note: image removed/no longer available] Logistics Races Ahead of Economy [Editorial note: image removed/no longer available] From Restocking to Destocking [Editorial note: image removed/no longer available] JOC's Top 100 Importers and Exporters

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With demand on the corridor continuing to outstrip available capacity constrained by the Middle East war, any resumption of hostilities would keep upward pressure on rates. </p></div>

With demand on the corridor continuing to outstrip available capacity constrained by the Middle East war, any resumption of hostilities would keep upward pressure on rates.

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Asia-Europe air cargo rates remain elevated as Gulf tensions escalate

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Global cargo capacity has largely recovered to pre-shock levels, while international routes have yet to be seriously affected by jet fuel shortages, according to Xeneta.</p></div>

Global cargo capacity has largely recovered to pre-shock levels, while international routes have yet to be seriously affected by jet fuel shortages, according to Xeneta.

Air freight supply-demand factors adjust to war-disrupted market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tobias Meyer said 10 dedicated DHL Supply Chain warehouses with 7 million square feet of capacity will go live in North America this year, specifically targeting data center logistics.</p></div>

Tobias Meyer said 10 dedicated DHL Supply Chain warehouses with 7 million square feet of capacity will go live in North America this year, specifically targeting data center logistics.

DHL targeting US data center development to boost group revenues: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>DSV CEO Jens Lund, speaking during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Wednesday, said the integration of Schenker has been completed in more than 50 countries, with full integration still on tap by the end of this year.</p></div>

DSV CEO Jens Lund, speaking during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Wednesday, said the integration of Schenker has been completed in more than 50 countries, with full integration still on tap by the end of this year.

More job cuts in the works for Q2 as DSV-Schenker integration continues: Lund

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Iran conflict, which began late in the first quarter, had little impact on the forwarder’s first-quarter business, accounting for just a 1.5% decline in ocean freight volumes.</p></div>

The Iran conflict, which began late in the first quarter, had little impact on the forwarder’s first-quarter business, accounting for just a 1.5% decline in ocean freight volumes.

K+N develops new ocean markets, air freight measures to offset war impact

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Terminal operators and port authorities must transition from their historic, passive roles as infrastructure caretakers into active orchestrators of integrated logistics ecosystems, writes Robbert van Trooijen.</p></div>

Terminal operators and port authorities must transition from their historic, passive roles as infrastructure caretakers into active orchestrators of integrated logistics ecosystems, writes Robbert van Trooijen.

Beyond the terminal gate: Why the future lies in logistical ecosystems

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Carrier sources have reported an average berthing delay of two days for regular services and up to five days for ad-hoc vessel calls at both ports, with the problems driven by inadequate drayage capacity.</p></div>

Carrier sources have reported an average berthing delay of two days for regular services and up to five days for ad-hoc vessel calls at both ports, with the problems driven by inadequate drayage capacity.

Rising container dwells hobble vessel flows at India's Nhava Sheva, Mundra ports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Highlighting the impact of lower freight rates in its first-quarter financials, Taiwan’s largest ocean carrier recorded a 22% year-over-year drop in average revenue per TEU, to $968/TEU. </p></div>

Highlighting the impact of lower freight rates in its first-quarter financials, Taiwan’s largest ocean carrier recorded a 22% year-over-year drop in average revenue per TEU, to $968/TEU.

Softer freight rates push Evergreen to 71% decline in Q1 net profit

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Bank of Canada says the country’s maritime trade connectivity has dropped severely in the last decade just as the country looks to shift its international trade away from the US. </p></div>

The Bank of Canada says the country’s maritime trade connectivity has dropped severely in the last decade just as the country looks to shift its international trade away from the US.

Eroding connections expose Canada’s ports, shippers: central bank

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Taiwan’s number two carrier has been involved in three service launches this year, with plans to add 22 container ships to its fleet between now and early 2030. </p></div>

Taiwan’s number two carrier has been involved in three service launches this year, with plans to add 22 container ships to its fleet between now and early 2030.

Yang Ming to develop cargo base to offset trade, geopolitical uncertainties

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Without the funding element, shipping groups and environmental campaigners argue that the so-called net-zero framework will be unable to provide crucial funding for shipping’s decarbonization journey.</p></div>

Without the funding element, shipping groups and environmental campaigners argue that the so-called net-zero framework will be unable to provide crucial funding for shipping’s decarbonization journey.

IMO carbon pricing mechanism ‘dead in the water’: DNV

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Forwarding costs are being upended by AI-enabled automation, forcing companies to decide what coordination and administrative work needs to be done at origin versus destination. </p></div>

Forwarding costs are being upended by AI-enabled automation, forcing companies to decide what coordination and administrative work needs to be done at origin versus destination.

AI throwing wrench into arbitrage machine for forwarding labor

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Even before the war-driven spike in gasoline prices, the US automotive industry was expecting lower vehicle sales due to import tariffs and higher borrowing costs for vehicle buyers. </p></div>

Even before the war-driven spike in gasoline prices, the US automotive industry was expecting lower vehicle sales due to import tariffs and higher borrowing costs for vehicle buyers.

Prolonged Middle East war to weigh on sputtering US auto demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The war with Iran, now in its third month, is the prime mover behind the economic uncertainty, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates indicated in their latest Global Port Tracker. </p></div>

The war with Iran, now in its third month, is the prime mover behind the economic uncertainty, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates indicated in their latest Global Port Tracker.

Weak consumer confidence, rising inflation dim peak season hopes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Capacity that has been exiting the truckload market since the start of the year isn’t likely to return, logistics experts say, making trucking more expensive for US shippers in the long-term.</p></div>

Capacity that has been exiting the truckload market since the start of the year isn’t likely to return, logistics experts say, making trucking more expensive for US shippers in the long-term.

Supply-side changes to US truck market called ‘structural,’ not temporary

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>If current market conditions continue, analyst Larry Gross believes there will be fresh gains in domestic intermodal share. </p></div>

If current market conditions continue, analyst Larry Gross believes there will be fresh gains in domestic intermodal share.

Domestic intermodal share improvement remains elusive, for now

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>FMCSA set a May 14 deadline for carriers and brokers to update their registration information before switching to “Motus,” a system that includes ID verification tools. </p></div>

FMCSA set a May 14 deadline for carriers and brokers to update their registration information before switching to “Motus,” a system that includes ID verification tools.

US DOT readies new trucker registration system to help fight fraud

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>One analyst says it is almost certain that rates in some parts of the country will climb because of the missing capacity next week, especially in warmer agriculture-dominant states now producing their first crop of the season.</p></div>

One analyst says it is almost certain that rates in some parts of the country will climb because of the missing capacity next week, especially in warmer agriculture-dominant states now producing their first crop of the season.

Annual ‘Roadcheck’ likely to tighten US trucking capacity, boost rates 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Lene Willum Dalsgaard, chief commercial officer of Air &amp; Sea at DSV, discusses how ownership and accountability at all levels of the organization benefits customers, the added value of a long-term mindset and the importance of technology in remaining strategic and relevant.  </p></div>

Lene Willum Dalsgaard, chief commercial officer of Air & Sea at DSV, discusses how ownership and accountability at all levels of the organization benefits customers, the added value of a long-term mindset and the importance of technology in remaining strategic and relevant.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>As customer expectations continue to evolve, they seek strategic partners who can quickly navigate global disruptions and keep supply chains resilient.  Lene Willum Dalsgaard, chief commercial officer of Air &amp; Sea at DSV, discusses how ownership and accountability at all levels of the organization benefits customers, the added value of a long-term mindset and the importance of technology in remaining strategic and relevant.  </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by DSV</b></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6395518230112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

As customer expectations continue to evolve, they seek strategic partners who can quickly navigate global disruptions and keep supply chains resilient. Lene Willum Dalsgaard, chief commercial officer of Air & Sea at DSV, discusses how ownership and accountability at all levels of the organization benefits customers, the added value of a long-term mindset and the importance of technology in remaining strategic and relevant. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by DSV

Keeping the supply chain flowing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p> Frank Sobotka, CEO of Air &amp; Sea at DSV, emphasizes the importance of organizational speed, the value of operating as a global player with a strong local presence and the reality that uncertainty has become the new normal.</p></div>

Frank Sobotka, CEO of Air & Sea at DSV, emphasizes the importance of organizational speed, the value of operating as a global player with a strong local presence and the reality that uncertainty has become the new normal.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Freight forwarding depends on striking the right balance between human expertise and advanced technology to deliver transparency and efficiency across the supply chain. Frank Sobotka, CEO of Air &amp; Sea at DSV, emphasizes the importance of organizational speed, the value of operating as a global player with a strong local presence and the reality that uncertainty has become the new normal. </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by DSV</b></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6395517338112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Freight forwarding depends on striking the right balance between human expertise and advanced technology to deliver transparency and efficiency across the supply chain. Frank Sobotka, CEO of Air & Sea at DSV, emphasizes the importance of organizational speed, the value of operating as a global player with a strong local presence and the reality that uncertainty has become the new normal. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by DSV

Achieving the perfect balance

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Rosetta Iacono, senior director, growth and commercial relations at the Montreal Port Authority, discusses the impact of Phase 1 of the Contrecœur expansion project, the port’s location providing a strategic advantage, and its ability to offer customers flexibility through connections to both CN and CPKC.</p></div>

Rosetta Iacono, senior director, growth and commercial relations at the Montreal Port Authority, discusses the impact of Phase 1 of the Contrecœur expansion project, the port’s location providing a strategic advantage, and its ability to offer customers flexibility through connections to both CN and CPKC.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Despite significant uncertainty in 2025, global trade surpassed expectations in certain trade lanes, with diversification increasing and overall volumes demonstrating resilience. Rosetta Iacono, senior director, growth and commercial relations at the Montreal Port Authority, discusses the impact of Phase 1 of the Contrecœur expansion project, the port’s location providing a strategic advantage, and its ability to offer customers flexibility through connections to both CN and CPKC. </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Montreal Port Authority</b> </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6395518133112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Despite significant uncertainty in 2025, global trade surpassed expectations in certain trade lanes, with diversification increasing and overall volumes demonstrating resilience. Rosetta Iacono, senior director, growth and commercial relations at the Montreal Port Authority, discusses the impact of Phase 1 of the Contrecœur expansion project, the port’s location providing a strategic advantage, and its ability to offer customers flexibility through connections to both CN and CPKC. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Montreal Port Authority

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Jeff Pilof, group vice president, transportation, at Macy&amp;rsquo;s, explains how the retailer is tightening its supply chain.</p></div>

Jeff Pilof, group vice president, transportation, at Macy&rsquo;s, explains how the retailer is tightening its supply chain.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Jeff Pilof, group vice president, transportation, at Macy’s, explains how the retailer is tightening its supply chain. Pilot was interviewed at the presentation of CSCMP’s annual State of Logistics Report. </p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Logistics resources from JOC:</b><u><a href="http://www.joc.com/economy/author-discusses-state-logistics-report"> [Editorial note: image removed/no longer available]Author Discusses State of Logistics Report</a></u></p><p></p><p>[Editorial note: image removed/no longer available]</p><p><a href="http://www.joc.com/logistics-economy/logistics-costs-outstripped-gdp-growth-2010"><u>Logistics Costs Outstripped GDP Growth in 2010</u></a></p><p></p><p>[Editorial note: image removed/no longer available]</p><p><a href="http://www.joc.com/logistics-economy/logistics-races-ahead-economy"><u>Logistics Races Ahead of Economy</u></a></p><p></p><p>[Editorial note: image removed/no longer available]</p><p><a href="http://www.joc.com/warehousingdistribution/restocking-destocking"><u>From Restocking to Destocking</u></a></p><p></p><p>[Editorial note: image removed/no longer available]</p><p><a href="http://www.joc.com/top-100-importers-and-exporters-2011-coverage"><u>JOC's Top 100 Importers and Exporters</u></a></p><p></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="CY70TTF0ErI?rel=0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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