In an interview on the bridge of the UASC container ship Al Sabahia, which was loading and unloading containers at Maher Terminals in Port Elizabeth, N.J., Dr. Anil Vitarana, the head of United Arab Shipping Co. in the Americas, says container lines are likely to turn a profit for full-year 2012 if they can sustain rates on the major East-West trade lanes at current levels. Although rates on trade between the U.S. and India and the Mediterranean, which Al Sabahia serves, are better than last year, they have not incresed as much as on the major trade lanes. Al Sabahia is sailing full with U.S. exports to India, but the Mediterranean market is flat, Dr. Vitarana says.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The volume of high-tech goods from Asia to North America increased 70% year over year while US imports of e-commerce declined, according to aviation consultancy Aevean.</p></div>

The volume of high-tech goods from Asia to North America increased 70% year over year while US imports of e-commerce declined, according to aviation consultancy Aevean.

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Trans-Pacific air cargo sees huge US demand for data center components

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Demand is projected to expand between 3.5% and 5% a year over the next decade, outstripping the supply of air cargo capacity that is forecast to grow by just 1% a year.</p></div>

Demand is projected to expand between 3.5% and 5% a year over the next decade, outstripping the supply of air cargo capacity that is forecast to grow by just 1% a year.

Global air freight capacity shortages to put brakes on demand growth

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With the EU about to follow the US in scrapping duty-free imports of low-value goods, the expanding regulatory clampdown is a turning point in how huge volumes of e-commerce exports from China are monitored.</p></div>

With the EU about to follow the US in scrapping duty-free imports of low-value goods, the expanding regulatory clampdown is a turning point in how huge volumes of e-commerce exports from China are monitored.

Era of 'low data, low accountability’ over for air cargo e-commerce: Tiaca

<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.

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>When tight capacity meets unexpected volumes, price elasticity goes wild as container lines have learned from the pandemic to go fast and hard on seeking rate increases.</p></div>

When tight capacity meets unexpected volumes, price elasticity goes wild as container lines have learned from the pandemic to go fast and hard on seeking rate increases.

Confluence of factors drive trans-Pacific volume surge, space crunch

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The start-and-stop movement in the US offshore wind industry comes as energy projects have kicked into overdrive to keep pace with the booming buildout of data centers.</p></div>

The start-and-stop movement in the US offshore wind industry comes as energy projects have kicked into overdrive to keep pace with the booming buildout of data centers.

Legal, project buyout whipsaw leaves US wind industry in limbo

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sources believe a potential vessel-sharing deal between the two could pave the way for a more balanced and resilient supply-demand environment for all participating carriers in India-North America trades. </p></div>

Sources believe a potential vessel-sharing deal between the two could pave the way for a more balanced and resilient supply-demand environment for all participating carriers in India-North America trades.

CMA CGM, ONE in India-USEC VSA talks amid standalone operational woes: sources

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The chief executive of the Port of Virginia said the newly inaugurated deeper harbor allows big ships to be fully loaded, giving the port a chance to become a fulcrum for container services. </p></div>

The chief executive of the Port of Virginia said the newly inaugurated deeper harbor allows big ships to be fully loaded, giving the port a chance to become a fulcrum for container services.

Norfolk aims to be preferred USEC gateway with deeper port: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Journal of Commerce Breakbulk Shipper Index tracked down again in May to 97, a drop of 26 points since March and two points lower than April.</p></div>

The Journal of Commerce Breakbulk Shipper Index tracked down again in May to 97, a drop of 26 points since March and two points lower than April.

No fast turnaround expected for declining MPV capacity trend

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The debate within the US International Trade Commission was whether economic conditions would have caused deteriorating sales in the US regardless of the presence of foreign companies.</p></div>

The debate within the US International Trade Commission was whether economic conditions would have caused deteriorating sales in the US regardless of the presence of foreign companies.

New US duties on foreign chassis exposes split among ITC members

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The UK could become a dumping ground for low-value imports come July, prompting industry leaders to urge the government to accelerate the removal of its de minimis tax reforms.</p></div>

The UK could become a dumping ground for low-value imports come July, prompting industry leaders to urge the government to accelerate the removal of its de minimis tax reforms.

UK faces surge in cheap imports as EU eliminates duty-free access

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Industrial real estate vacancy rates are falling in Chicago, Indianapolis and other key hubs as the frontloading of imports and data center construction drive demand.</p></div>

Industrial real estate vacancy rates are falling in Chicago, Indianapolis and other key hubs as the frontloading of imports and data center construction drive demand.

US warehousing expanding faster at key inland hubs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With global trade flows shifting toward more volatile and irregular demand patterns, the focus is moving away from planning around fixed seasonal cycles, according to the forwarder.</p></div>

With global trade flows shifting toward more volatile and irregular demand patterns, the focus is moving away from planning around fixed seasonal cycles, according to the forwarder.

Overlapping demand waves reshaping traditional peak seasons: Rhenus

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Technology developers are emphasizing the need for greater visibility into networks of loads and trucks and greater trust in shipper-carrier partnerships. </p></div>

Technology developers are emphasizing the need for greater visibility into networks of loads and trucks and greater trust in shipper-carrier partnerships.

Truck tech suppliers connect capacity, relationship management

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Carriers, brokers and market analysts say flatbed equipment is becoming increasingly difficult to secure in several key freight markets, particularly across the South. </p></div>

Carriers, brokers and market analysts say flatbed equipment is becoming increasingly difficult to secure in several key freight markets, particularly across the South.

Flatbed rates rise as data centers, regulations tighten capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The 4,500-acre inland site in Southern California will serve as a hub where ocean containers are transferred into 53-foot domestic boxes and as a staging point for some international freight. </p></div>

The 4,500-acre inland site in Southern California will serve as a hub where ocean containers are transferred into 53-foot domestic boxes and as a staging point for some international freight.

BNSF gets approval to develop Barstow transloading hub

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While freight demand isn’t booming despite growth in imports and manufacturing activity, it’s enough to push transportation pricing higher.</p></div>

While freight demand isn’t booming despite growth in imports and manufacturing activity, it’s enough to push transportation pricing higher.

US transportation pricing soars, aided by frontloading, capacity cuts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the war-driven boost in intermodal demand is not breaking the rail network, it is exposing a weak link at the end of the trip where drayage fleets cut during the freight downturn are now struggling to find enough drivers to handle the cargo.</p></div>

While the war-driven boost in intermodal demand is not breaking the rail network, it is exposing a weak link at the end of the trip where drayage fleets cut during the freight downturn are now struggling to find enough drivers to handle the cargo.

Intermodal supply chain exposes recent weak link: drayage

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ben Silas, chief commercial officer at EFM Global, joins TPM Today to discuss the impact of changing global rules around the carnet system and temporary imports.</p></div>

Ben Silas, chief commercial officer at EFM Global, joins TPM Today to discuss the impact of changing global rules around the carnet system and temporary imports.

TPM TODAY | Will Your Cargo Survive the June 1 Carnet Shift?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>James Houghtalin, executive vice president at Cosco Shipping Lines North America, discusses the company’s focus on efficiency, flexibility, and offering diverse service options to meet customer needs while promoting sustainability through emission reductions, expanding electric truck fleets and ensuring workplace safety through training.</p></div>

James Houghtalin, executive vice president at Cosco Shipping Lines North America, discusses the company’s focus on efficiency, flexibility, and offering diverse service options to meet customer needs while promoting sustainability through emission reductions, expanding electric truck fleets and ensuring workplace safety through training.

Resilient, efficient, eco-friendly service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Paul Brashier, vice president, global supply chain at ITS Logistics, explains why the industry must remain vigilant in combating theft and fraud, how ITS’ US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index evolved from an internal resource into a key market barometer, and why training people to use AI effectively is essential for making informed decisions.</p></div>

Paul Brashier, vice president, global supply chain at ITS Logistics, explains why the industry must remain vigilant in combating theft and fraud, how ITS’ US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index evolved from an internal resource into a key market barometer, and why training people to use AI effectively is essential for making informed decisions.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>In an interview on the bridge of the <a href="http://www.joc.com/container-lines/united-arab-shipping-hikes-us-east-coast-asia-rates"><u>UASC</u></a> container ship Al Sabahia, which was loading and unloading containers at Maher Terminals in Port Elizabeth, N.J., Dr. Anil Vitarana, the head of United Arab Shipping Co. in the Americas, says container lines are likely to <a href="http://www.joc.com/container-lines/ocean-carriers-recovering-jefferies-says"><u>turn a profit</u></a> for full-year 2012 if they can sustain rates on the major East-West trade lanes at current levels. Although <a href="http://www.joc.com/container-lines/maersk-sets-rate-hikes-major-trades"><u>rates</u></a> on trade between the U.S. and India and the Mediterranean, which Al Sabahia serves, are better than last year, they have not incresed as much as on the major trade lanes. Al Sabahia is sailing full with U.S. exports to India, but the Mediterranean market is flat, Dr. Vitarana says.</p><p></p></div>

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