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The must-attend conference for shippers and transportation and logistics providers moving goods from ports to inland destinations.

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Shipper Roundtables

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The tariff framework agreement between Washington and Hanoi, while still short on details, is expected to support Vietnam’s strong air cargo volume growth this year.</p></div>

The tariff framework agreement between Washington and Hanoi, while still short on details, is expected to support Vietnam’s strong air cargo volume growth this year.

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Tariff deal with US lifts high-flying Vietnamese air cargo demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The long-term effects of US tariffs and the removal of the de minimis exemption have disrupted established air cargo flows and is clouding the industry outlook for the year.</p></div>

The long-term effects of US tariffs and the removal of the de minimis exemption have disrupted established air cargo flows and is clouding the industry outlook for the year.

Trans-Pacific air cargo market flying into turbulent second half

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>From his hometown hub of Memphis, Fred Smith built FedEx from a $4 million inheritance to an $88 billion behemoth.  </p></div>

From his hometown hub of Memphis, Fred Smith built FedEx from a $4 million inheritance to an $88 billion behemoth.

Fred Smith, FedEx founder and visionary, dead at 80

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The loss of An-124 heavy-lift air capacity will force a modal shift to ocean or a reduction in cargo sizes to fit into smaller craft, experts say.</p></div>

The loss of An-124 heavy-lift air capacity will force a modal shift to ocean or a reduction in cargo sizes to fit into smaller craft, experts say.

Market seeks to navigate medium-term cuts to heavy-lift air cargo capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But a rise in demand for general cargo will not be enough to offset the sharp decline in e-commerce shipments that followed the US clampdown in May on low-value imports from China. </p></div>

But a rise in demand for general cargo will not be enough to offset the sharp decline in e-commerce shipments that followed the US clampdown in May on low-value imports from China.

Signs of air cargo recovery on the trans-Pacific as freighter aircraft return

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Bigger carriers have more services and transshipment hubs and are generally able to offer more efficient connecting services, though there is still room to prosper for small and midsize carriers, writes Jeremy Masters.</p></div>

Bigger carriers have more services and transshipment hubs and are generally able to offer more efficient connecting services, though there is still room to prosper for small and midsize carriers, writes Jeremy Masters.

High variance exists in carriers’ cross-trade products

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>US shippers have pulled forward as much cargo as they can ahead of the latest deadlines for higher US tariffs, leaving carriers little choice but to cancel more voyages. </p></div>

US shippers have pulled forward as much cargo as they can ahead of the latest deadlines for higher US tariffs, leaving carriers little choice but to cancel more voyages.

Looming August tariff deadline prompts carriers to pull trans-Pacific capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>US retailers are, not surprisingly, importing only what is “absolutely necessary” given the frequent changes in new tariffs and tariff deadlines announced by the Trump administration, writes Lars Jensen. </p></div>

US retailers are, not surprisingly, importing only what is “absolutely necessary” given the frequent changes in new tariffs and tariff deadlines announced by the Trump administration, writes Lars Jensen.

Whiplash of US tariff policy forces importers into ‘wait-and-see’ mode

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Despite significant injections of reefer capacity in early 2025, US cold chain stakeholders say they continue to face equipment scarcity issues.</p></div>

Despite significant injections of reefer capacity in early 2025, US cold chain stakeholders say they continue to face equipment scarcity issues.

Reefer fleet growth yet to show in availability of equipment

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A bill reintroduced in the House of Representatives would require customs fees to be directed to covering building and other capital costs related to inspections. </p></div>

A bill reintroduced in the House of Representatives would require customs fees to be directed to covering building and other capital costs related to inspections.

Ports ask Congress to help shift the costs of operating local customs offices

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The NYK subsidiary has its sights on a booming third-party logistics provider healthcare market in Europe that is expected to grow 8.1% a year until 2030.</p></div>

The NYK subsidiary has its sights on a booming third-party logistics provider healthcare market in Europe that is expected to grow 8.1% a year until 2030.

Yusen Logistics in talks to acquire European healthcare provider Walden

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Artificial intelligence tools can help shippers automate tasks such as entry filing and classification, but it’s unclear whether most importers want to take on that burden. </p></div>

Artificial intelligence tools can help shippers automate tasks such as entry filing and classification, but it’s unclear whether most importers want to take on that burden.

Automation, tariff pressures put onus on customs brokers to adapt

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The National Association of Waterfront Employers has sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee asking for continued support of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program.</p></div>

The National Association of Waterfront Employers has sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee asking for continued support of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program.

Ports fear emissions grants under threat amid EPA budget slashing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The agreement clears the way for BNSF to move cargo from Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland to Salt Lake City for ocean carriers CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co.</p></div>

The agreement clears the way for BNSF to move cargo from Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland to Salt Lake City for ocean carriers CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co.

BNSF to use ‘southern’ route to Salt Lake City under UP intermodal deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Some customers and competitors were surprised by the timing of the surcharges, which are typically implemented in August or September, if at all, and only after volume spikes.</p></div>

Some customers and competitors were surprised by the timing of the surcharges, which are typically implemented in August or September, if at all, and only after volume spikes.

J.B. Hunt says surcharges necessary to maintain peak season service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The surcharges, which took effect Sunday, apply to select customers who exceed their peak-season allotment of containers out of the region. </p></div>

The surcharges, which took effect Sunday, apply to select customers who exceed their peak-season allotment of containers out of the region.

J.B. Hunt hits some shippers with big surcharges in Southern California

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The journey time, about two to three days better than typical industry metrics, comes despite congestion in other parts of partner CPKC’s network.</p></div>

The journey time, about two to three days better than typical industry metrics, comes despite congestion in other parts of partner CPKC’s network.

Schneider says MMX service delivering four-day Mexico-Chicago transit time

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Still, analyst Larry Gross suspects that the early strength seen in the first half of the year is substantially composed of volume that has been “borrowed” from a peak season that will be “late and tepid” as a result.</p></div>

Still, analyst Larry Gross suspects that the early strength seen in the first half of the year is substantially composed of volume that has been “borrowed” from a peak season that will be “late and tepid” as a result.

North American intermodal notches solid first half despite trade turmoil

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