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The Lower Mississippi River ports of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, South Louisiana, St. Bernard and Plaquemines collectively move 500 million tons of cargo annually. Amanda Coates, chief commercial officer for the Port of New Orleans, talks about the economic impact of these ports, Port NOLA’s rail connectivity and gateway fluidity, and continued progress on the Louisiana International Terminal. Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana Sponsored by the Port of New Orleans

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Aug. 29 global removal of duty-free access for low-value US imports comes ahead of the end-of-year peak season for air freight. </p></div>

The Aug. 29 global removal of duty-free access for low-value US imports comes ahead of the end-of-year peak season for air freight.

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Elimination of US ‘de minimis’ rule hits SMEs hardest

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Air cargo capacity deployed on Vietnam-US routes nearly doubled in August on a year- over-year basis.  </p></div>

Air cargo capacity deployed on Vietnam-US routes nearly doubled in August on a year- over-year basis.

Vietnam air cargo exports jump on weaker China demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With no clear definition of what duty and data processes are required by CBP after the Aug. 29 end to all de minimis exemptions, most import shipments via post to the US have been suspended until further notice.</p></div>

With no clear definition of what duty and data processes are required by CBP after the Aug. 29 end to all de minimis exemptions, most import shipments via post to the US have been suspended until further notice.

Postal groups cite customs compliance issues in US shipment suspensions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Following a July volume surge as US importers built inventory ahead of the sweeping US tariff rollout on Aug. 7, freighter airlines must now right-size capacity to match new demand levels. </p></div>

Following a July volume surge as US importers built inventory ahead of the sweeping US tariff rollout on Aug. 7, freighter airlines must now right-size capacity to match new demand levels.

Air cargo carriers face capacity challenge as tariff frontloading ends

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The German integrator was able to offset tariff-driven volatility in the second quarter through cost-cutting measures but is facing “more of the same” in Q3, according to its CFO. </p></div>

The German integrator was able to offset tariff-driven volatility in the second quarter through cost-cutting measures but is facing “more of the same” in Q3, according to its CFO.

DHL posts solid half-year profit despite Q2 drag on express, ocean volumes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Carriers that can take the most advantage of opportunities in a tight charter market are those whose fleets of small to midsize ships are already big or rapidly growing, and thus have the buffer to pounce on opportunities, writes Jeremy Masters.</p></div>

Carriers that can take the most advantage of opportunities in a tight charter market are those whose fleets of small to midsize ships are already big or rapidly growing, and thus have the buffer to pounce on opportunities, writes Jeremy Masters.

Rate variations by trade reward ‘nimble’ ocean carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Forwarders said capacity utilization for USEC sailings out of West India has fallen to between 60% and 70% from the 80% to 90% level normally seen for the premier networks.</p></div>

Forwarders said capacity utilization for USEC sailings out of West India has fallen to between 60% and 70% from the 80% to 90% level normally seen for the premier networks.

Tariff-linked trade downturn keeps India-US ocean rates sliding

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The terminal would cement the port’s status as the biggest gateway in South America, boosting its annual container capacity by almost 60% and allowing it to handle 20,000-TEUs ships, many of those from Asia.</p></div>

The terminal would cement the port’s status as the biggest gateway in South America, boosting its annual container capacity by almost 60% and allowing it to handle 20,000-TEUs ships, many of those from Asia.

Brazil’s Santos readies development of South America’s largest box terminal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The latest orders come as the heavy-lift shipping sector is facing a mixed outlook in the energy industry, which has been one of its traditional cargo streams. </p></div>

The latest orders come as the heavy-lift shipping sector is facing a mixed outlook in the energy industry, which has been one of its traditional cargo streams.

BigLift, CY Shipping order two new deck carriers to boost joint fleet

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>LNG is the current alternative fuel of choice for ocean carriers that see greater potential to scale up its production to supply the fast-growing dual-fuel fleet.  </p></div>

LNG is the current alternative fuel of choice for ocean carriers that see greater potential to scale up its production to supply the fast-growing dual-fuel fleet.

Ocean carrier order book dominated by LNG-capable ships: Bimco

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A frenzy of acquisition activity in the truckload market continued this week, with software provider Highway buying Newtrul, a marketplace founded to compete with DAT and Truckstop.com. </p></div>

A frenzy of acquisition activity in the truckload market continued this week, with software provider Highway buying Newtrul, a marketplace founded to compete with DAT and Truckstop.com.

Highway buys freight marketplace to accelerate load board rollout

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Should US attempts to derail the measure be successful, a global approach to putting a price on carbon emissions will be abandoned and replaced with uncoordinated regional and national measures, the experts say.</p></div>

Should US attempts to derail the measure be successful, a global approach to putting a price on carbon emissions will be abandoned and replaced with uncoordinated regional and national measures, the experts say.

Shipping experts warn of ‘disaster’ if IMO’s net-zero framework voted down

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>If suppliers, producers and distributors could eliminate some or most transportation moves, including container shipping, they would, writes John McCauley.</p></div>

If suppliers, producers and distributors could eliminate some or most transportation moves, including container shipping, they would, writes John McCauley.

Moving beyond the ‘waste’ inherent in ‘essential’ container shipping

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Research reports published to coincide with London International Shipping Week say although progress is being made toward decarbonization in shipping, there are growing concerns the sector is falling behind in efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.</p></div>

Research reports published to coincide with London International Shipping Week say although progress is being made toward decarbonization in shipping, there are growing concerns the sector is falling behind in efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.

Shipping decarbonization stalled by weak demand, investment shortfall: reports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The world’s largest container ship operator “proactively restructured” its US service network to mitigate any impact from the Trump administration’s new levies on Chinese ships, according to MSC CEO Soren Toft.</p></div>

The world’s largest container ship operator “proactively restructured” its US service network to mitigate any impact from the Trump administration’s new levies on Chinese ships, according to MSC CEO Soren Toft.

MSC ready for US port fees after network changes: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Excess capacity and lower rates are drawing some LTL freight into the truckload sector, helping to depress overall LTL volumes, FedEx quarterly results indicate.</p></div>

Excess capacity and lower rates are drawing some LTL freight into the truckload sector, helping to depress overall LTL volumes, FedEx quarterly results indicate.

Truckload carriers capturing more LTL shipments: FedEx Freight

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The potential merger partners plan to replace drayage trucking legs with direct rail service as Class I railroads join to redraw North America’s intermodal map. </p></div>

The potential merger partners plan to replace drayage trucking legs with direct rail service as Class I railroads join to redraw North America’s intermodal map.

UP-NS joint intermodal service to link West Coast with Louisville in Midwest

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>COFC Logistics joins a growing list of intermodal providers that see Mexico–US cross-border freight as a major growth engine going forward.</p></div>

COFC Logistics joins a growing list of intermodal providers that see Mexico–US cross-border freight as a major growth engine going forward.

BNSF intermodal partner returning to Mexico

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An acceleration of growth in US less-than-truckload rates reflected still-tight capacity, while seasonal truckload pricing gains failed to boost rates above 2024 levels.</p></div>

An acceleration of growth in US less-than-truckload rates reflected still-tight capacity, while seasonal truckload pricing gains failed to boost rates above 2024 levels.

LTL, truckload pricing rising despite soft demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Erik Kiser, CEO of Orderful, joins TPM Today to discuss why EDI integrations are still painful for many shippers, carriers, and service providers and how the industry can embrace digitization.</p></div>

Erik Kiser, CEO of Orderful, joins TPM Today to discuss why EDI integrations are still painful for many shippers, carriers, and service providers and how the industry can embrace digitization.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson is joined by Erik Kiser, CEO of Orderful, to unpack why EDI continues to challenge shippers, carriers, and service providers—and what the industry can do to embrace true digitization.</p><p>• How a one-to-many approach to EDI differs from building individual partner connections</p><p>• Why EDI remains relevant in logistics today</p><p>• What automation is doing to the EDI integration process</p><p>This episode was streamed live on September 12, 2025 on <a href="This episode was streamed live on Month XX, 2025 on TPM Today">TPM Today</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="naqHX1l7ASM"></dynamic-object></div></div>

On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson is joined by Erik Kiser, CEO of Orderful, to unpack why EDI continues to challenge shippers, carriers, and service providers—and what the industry can do to embrace true digitization. • How a one-to-many approach to EDI differs from building individual partner connections • Why EDI remains relevant in logistics today • What automation is doing to the EDI integration process This episode was streamed live on September 12, 2025 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | The New Era of EDI: Relevant, Automated, Unstoppable

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container lines were able stem a two-month decline in eastbound trans-Pacific container spot rates, but the pricing floor is looking increasingly shaky, laying the groundwork for an acceleration of blank sailings. </p></div>

Container lines were able stem a two-month decline in eastbound trans-Pacific container spot rates, but the pricing floor is looking increasingly shaky, laying the groundwork for an acceleration of blank sailings.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, speaks on how container lines were able stem a two-month decline in eastbound trans-Pacific container spot rates, but the pricing floor is looking increasingly shaky, laying the groundwork for an acceleration of blank sailings. </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6379743096112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, speaks on how container lines were able stem a two-month decline in eastbound trans-Pacific container spot rates, but the pricing floor is looking increasingly shaky, laying the groundwork for an acceleration of blank sailings.

Carriers try to set trans-Pacific spot rate bottom

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Evan Shelley, CEO of Truck Parking Club, talks about why giving drivers access to reliable parking matters to shippers, brokers and the entire freight ecosystem.</p></div>

Evan Shelley, CEO of Truck Parking Club, talks about why giving drivers access to reliable parking matters to shippers, brokers and the entire freight ecosystem.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>"On this episode, host Eric Johnson talks with Truck Parking Club CEO Evan K Shelley about why giving drivers access to reliable parking matters to shippers, brokers, and the entire freight ecosystem.</p><p>• Why drivers have historically struggled with parking access and costs</p><p>• How creating access to parking can unlock hidden truckload capacity</p><p>• What the data shows about the complications of truck parking</p><p>Learn how tackling one overlooked challenge could unlock efficiency, capacity, and reliability across freight.”</p><p>This episode was streamed live on August 22, 2025 on <a href="This episode was streamed live on Month XX, 2025 on TPM Today">TPM Today</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="dUQO8Wa05mI"></dynamic-object></div></div>

"On this episode, host Eric Johnson talks with Truck Parking Club CEO Evan K Shelley about why giving drivers access to reliable parking matters to shippers, brokers, and the entire freight ecosystem. • Why drivers have historically struggled with parking access and costs • How creating access to parking can unlock hidden truckload capacity • What the data shows about the complications of truck parking Learn how tackling one overlooked challenge could unlock efficiency, capacity, and reliability across freight.” This episode was streamed live on August 22, 2025 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | The Invisible Bottleneck Limiting Truckload Capacity

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Amanda Coates, chief commercial officer for the Port of New Orleans, talks about the economic impact of these ports, Port NOLA’s rail connectivity and gateway fluidity, and continued progress on the Louisiana International Terminal. </p></div>

Amanda Coates, chief commercial officer for the Port of New Orleans, talks about the economic impact of these ports, Port NOLA’s rail connectivity and gateway fluidity, and continued progress on the Louisiana International Terminal.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The Lower Mississippi River ports of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, South Louisiana, St. Bernard and Plaquemines collectively move 500 million tons of cargo annually. Amanda Coates, chief commercial officer for the Port of New Orleans, talks about the economic impact of these ports, Port NOLA’s rail connectivity and gateway fluidity, and continued progress on the Louisiana International Terminal. </p><p><i>Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by the Port of New Orleans</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6375716339112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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