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Description: Kurt Nagle, president and CEO of American Association of Port Authorities, discusses how ports are moving aggressively to deepen their harbors and build larger terminals and are looking to a variety of public and private sources of funding for these projects. At the same time, ports are addressing the environmental issues they face as port growth impacts upon neighboring communities.

Kurt Nagle, president and CEO of American Association of Port Authorities, discusses how ports are moving aggressively to deepen their harbors and build larger terminals and are looking to a variety of public and private sources of funding for these projects. At the same time, ports are addressing the environmental issues they face as port growth impacts upon neighboring communities.

<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.

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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>Prices have more than doubled since the war started, and with fuel comprising almost 30% of operating expenses, the Hong Kong-based carrier has been forced to reduce capacity.</p></div>

Prices have more than doubled since the war started, and with fuel comprising almost 30% of operating expenses, the Hong Kong-based carrier has been forced to reduce capacity.

Cathay Pacific cuts flights as soaring jet fuel prices hit operating costs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the ceasefire marks the first diplomatic shift in the 40-day conflict, it is being regarded by transport operators as more of a controlled easing rather than an operational reset. </p></div>

While the ceasefire marks the first diplomatic shift in the 40-day conflict, it is being regarded by transport operators as more of a controlled easing rather than an operational reset.

US-Iran ceasefire unlikely to spur air freight return to Middle East: analysts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Global jet fuel prices have almost doubled since the Middle East war began on Feb. 28, piling additional expenses onto an operating component that before the conflict was already more than 30% of total costs.</p></div>

Global jet fuel prices have almost doubled since the Middle East war began on Feb. 28, piling additional expenses onto an operating component that before the conflict was already more than 30% of total costs.

Rising jet fuel costs challenging freighter viability as war enters second month

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An FMC judge ruled the carrier committed several violations of US shipping law, including unreasonable practices, failure to meet service commitments, and refusal to deal with the now-bankrupt retailer between 2020 and 2022.</p></div>

An FMC judge ruled the carrier committed several violations of US shipping law, including unreasonable practices, failure to meet service commitments, and refusal to deal with the now-bankrupt retailer between 2020 and 2022.

OOCL ordered to pay $45 million for Bed Bath and Beyond’s bumped cargo

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier and ports group said revenue on all major trades, except its domestic network, fell in the first quarter, resulting in a 13% drop in revenue from container shipping. </p></div>

The carrier and ports group said revenue on all major trades, except its domestic network, fell in the first quarter, resulting in a 13% drop in revenue from container shipping.

Cosco doubles down on emerging trades as Q1 net profit plunges 49% 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Cosco subsidiary said the 13,600-TEU ships have been ordered from Shanghai-based shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for delivery between 2028 and 2030.</p></div>

The Cosco subsidiary said the 13,600-TEU ships have been ordered from Shanghai-based shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for delivery between 2028 and 2030.

OOCL orders its first LNG-fueled ships with $2 billion deal for 12 vessels

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While acknowledging a “volatile geopolitical landscape,” the carrier nonetheless says its forecast for the year assumes “operational conditions will stabilize to pre-conflict levels by summer.”</p></div>

While acknowledging a “volatile geopolitical landscape,” the carrier nonetheless says its forecast for the year assumes “operational conditions will stabilize to pre-conflict levels by summer.”

ONE expects 11% decline in FY26 net profit due to war in Middle East

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Midsize importers are generally satisfied with the base rates contained in their 2026–27 service contracts, but many are at the mercy of ocean carriers as to how emergency fuel surcharges are being handled.</p></div>

Midsize importers are generally satisfied with the base rates contained in their 2026–27 service contracts, but many are at the mercy of ocean carriers as to how emergency fuel surcharges are being handled.

Fuel charges complicate rush to ink new trans-Pacific service contracts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The STB now has 30 days to decide whether the application is complete; a formal review by the regulator would likely stretch for more than a year and include public hearings.</p></div>

The STB now has 30 days to decide whether the application is complete; a formal review by the regulator would likely stretch for more than a year and include public hearings.

UP’s revised filing for NS merger boosts number of freight conversions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The ruling ends a six-year saga during which the Federal Maritime Commission had to decide whether it was a prerequisite that a port be open in order for detention or demurrage fees to be levied.</p></div>

The ruling ends a six-year saga during which the Federal Maritime Commission had to decide whether it was a prerequisite that a port be open in order for detention or demurrage fees to be levied.

Appeals court rules against Evergreen in Savannah detention fee case

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move comes at a delicate moment — months before dockworker negotiations are set to begin on Canada’s West Coast in November ahead of the expiration of the current contract next March.</p></div>

The move comes at a delicate moment — months before dockworker negotiations are set to begin on Canada’s West Coast in November ahead of the expiration of the current contract next March.

Canadian review of labor laws linked to hoped-for longshore peace, US diversification

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>XPO and other LTL carriers say contract rates are rising by mid-single digits even though industrial demand remains soft, albeit with some bullish indicators apparent.  </p></div>

XPO and other LTL carriers say contract rates are rising by mid-single digits even though industrial demand remains soft, albeit with some bullish indicators apparent.

US LTL pricing rising ahead of industrial demand: XPO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The company is one of several LTL carriers reporting growing volumes, although its daily shipments are still down year over year.</p></div>

The company is one of several LTL carriers reporting growing volumes, although its daily shipments are still down year over year.

ODFL sees signs of growing LTL demand in sequential volume gain

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>STG’s deal with a group of lenders who filed a lawsuit in New York last year clears the way for it to emerge from bankruptcy as the company has benefited from the rebound in intermodal demand.</p></div>

STG’s deal with a group of lenders who filed a lawsuit in New York last year clears the way for it to emerge from bankruptcy as the company has benefited from the rebound in intermodal demand.

STG clears final obstacle to exit bankruptcy as lender dispute ends

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Supply chain consultant and former Expeditors and Flexport sales guru Will Urban joins TPM Today to discuss his thoughts on the logistics technology market. </p></div>

Supply chain consultant and former Expeditors and Flexport sales guru Will Urban joins TPM Today to discuss his thoughts on the logistics technology market.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>What is actually moving the needle in freight right now? Eric Johnson and sales guru Will Urban (former Expeditors and Flexport) are on TPM Today to cut through the market noise.</p><p>• Follow the Money: Exactly what forwarders are actually investing in right now.</p><p>• The AI Reality Check: Is the logistics AI boom real, pure hype, or somewhere in the middle?</p><p>• Trenches to the Top: The hard-won lessons from two decades scaling sales at Expeditors and Flexport.</p><p>This episode was streamed live on 3/27/26 on <a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/">TPM Today.</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="IBz6OrN14Ak"></dynamic-object></div></div>

What is actually moving the needle in freight right now? Eric Johnson and sales guru Will Urban (former Expeditors and Flexport) are on TPM Today to cut through the market noise. • Follow the Money: Exactly what forwarders are actually investing in right now. • The AI Reality Check: Is the logistics AI boom real, pure hype, or somewhere in the middle? • Trenches to the Top: The hard-won lessons from two decades scaling sales at Expeditors and Flexport. This episode was streamed live on 3/27/26 on TPM Today.

TPM TODAY | Will Urban Has 20 Years in Freight. He's Not Buying the AI Hype

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO at Cervo AI, explains how the company’s approach to AI integration stands out by tackling both automation and compliance, how embedding institutional knowledge into AI models is critical for success, and why strong partnerships are essential to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment.</p></div>

Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO at Cervo AI, explains how the company’s approach to AI integration stands out by tackling both automation and compliance, how embedding institutional knowledge into AI models is critical for success, and why strong partnerships are essential to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Global trade is inherently complex and often frustrating, but AI has the potential to ease that burden. Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO at Cervo AI, explains how the company’s approach to AI integration stands out by tackling both automation and compliance, how embedding institutional knowledge into AI models is critical for success, and why strong partnerships are essential to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Cervo AI</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6394009857112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Global trade is inherently complex and often frustrating, but AI has the potential to ease that burden. Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO at Cervo AI, explains how the company’s approach to AI integration stands out by tackling both automation and compliance, how embedding institutional knowledge into AI models is critical for success, and why strong partnerships are essential to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Cervo AI

Optimizing AI integration and deployment

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ken Kellaway, president and CEO at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, discusses the longest freight recessions in recent history, choosing partners dedicated to compliance, the danger of pricing to the bottom, and the impact that the future of USMCA will have on the industry. </p></div>

Ken Kellaway, president and CEO at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, discusses the longest freight recessions in recent history, choosing partners dedicated to compliance, the danger of pricing to the bottom, and the impact that the future of USMCA will have on the industry.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Regulation compliance is a top priority in intermodal logistics to create market stability. Ken Kellaway, president and CEO at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, discusses the longest freight recessions in recent history, choosing partners dedicated to compliance, the danger of pricing to the bottom, and the impact that the future of USMCA will have on the industry. </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by RoadOne IntermodaLogistics</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6393998550112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Regulation compliance is a top priority in intermodal logistics to create market stability. Ken Kellaway, president and CEO at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, discusses the longest freight recessions in recent history, choosing partners dedicated to compliance, the danger of pricing to the bottom, and the impact that the future of USMCA will have on the industry. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by RoadOne IntermodaLogistics

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Kurt Nagle, president and CEO of American Association of Port Authorities, discusses how ports are moving aggressively to deepen their harbors and build larger terminals and are looking to a variety o</p></div>

Kurt Nagle, president and CEO of American Association of Port Authorities, discusses how ports are moving aggressively to deepen their harbors and build larger terminals and are looking to a variety o

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Kurt Nagle, president and CEO of American Association of Port Authorities, discusses how ports are moving aggressively to deepen their harbors and build larger terminals and are looking to a variety of public and private sources of funding for these projects. At the same time, ports are addressing the environmental issues they face as port growth impacts upon neighboring communities.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="MrJFBu2lyDo?rel=0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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