Name: Bridging gaps in project logistics
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Description: Logiswift was created to fill a gap in the industry: tackling project logistics challenges. Now, the Dubai-founded company is building on its success by expanding into the US. Ziad Abourizk, CEO of Logiswift, talks about opening the company’s first US office in Houston and how its platform helps fight project logistics disruption. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Logiswift

Logiswift was created to fill a gap in the industry: tackling project logistics challenges. Now, the Dubai-founded company is building on its success by expanding into the US. Ziad Abourizk, CEO of Logiswift, talks about opening the company’s first US office in Houston and how its platform helps fight project logistics disruption. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Logiswift

<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>A strong midterm global outlook for wind farm development could be dampened by a lack of forward ship capacity to service the buildouts.</p></div>

A strong midterm global outlook for wind farm development could be dampened by a lack of forward ship capacity to service the buildouts.

Tightening vessel supply threatens to delay offshore wind projects

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container volumes handled by North Europe’s busiest port continue to grow, alongside the now critical need for more landside capacity. </p></div>

Container volumes handled by North Europe’s busiest port continue to grow, alongside the now critical need for more landside capacity.

Strong H1 volumes, space crunch keep Antwerp terminals under pressure

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The infrastructure fund that owns the Port of New York and New Jersey’s largest marine terminal is not looking to divest as it seeks to extend the term of its lease, according to people familiar with the talks.</p></div>

The infrastructure fund that owns the Port of New York and New Jersey’s largest marine terminal is not looking to divest as it seeks to extend the term of its lease, according to people familiar with the talks.

Macquarie looks to keep hold on NY-NJ terminal amid lease talks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The investigation centers on terminal service agreements that may have required container lines to commit to route a share of their cargo through Port Houston.  </p></div>

The investigation centers on terminal service agreements that may have required container lines to commit to route a share of their cargo through Port Houston.

FMC probing service agreements between Port Houston, ocean carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But the longer voyages are also seeing container shipping companies cutting the average fuel intensity per TEU mile and ensuring vessels are sailing full. </p></div>

But the longer voyages are also seeing container shipping companies cutting the average fuel intensity per TEU mile and ensuring vessels are sailing full.

Africa diversions drive sharp rise in ocean carrier emissions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Adoption of digital bills of lading has been stronger in Asia, but US traction is necessary to help container lines meet a 2030 commitment to fully move to electronic documents.</p></div>

Adoption of digital bills of lading has been stronger in Asia, but US traction is necessary to help container lines meet a 2030 commitment to fully move to electronic documents.

US Bank eBL trial for US exporter notches another step toward 2030 goal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The uncertainty centers on what the White House considers transshipment and how US Customs and Border Protection officials would regulate goods moving from China to the US via Vietnam.</p></div>

The uncertainty centers on what the White House considers transshipment and how US Customs and Border Protection officials would regulate goods moving from China to the US via Vietnam.

Trump’s Vietnam ‘transshipment’ tariff puzzles US trade community

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But the mini rush will be short-lived, with imports falling month to month between August and November, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates said in their latest Global Port Tracker.</p></div>

But the mini rush will be short-lived, with imports falling month to month between August and November, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates said in their latest Global Port Tracker.

US retailers upgrade import forecast after tariff deadline extended to Aug. 1

<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

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The routing impasse between the railroads threatens supply chain disruptions for ocean carrier CMA CGM, which has cargo booked on the service that is due to begin later this week.</p></div>

The routing impasse between the railroads threatens supply chain disruptions for ocean carrier CMA CGM, which has cargo booked on the service that is due to begin later this week.

BNSF-UP dispute threatens Oakland-SLC service, triggers STB petition

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Loup Logistics provides direct access to nearly 80,000 rail-owned containers across North America, significantly expanding UP’s transloading options.</p></div>

Loup Logistics provides direct access to nearly 80,000 rail-owned containers across North America, significantly expanding UP’s transloading options.

Union Pacific subsidiary jumps into transloading with ‘port-to-door' service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Jason Gu, president, North America, at XinCang Tech/XCT, discusses how the company is improving its global supply chain network, XCT’s origins as a freight forwarding business and the digital integrations it offers. </p></div>

Jason Gu, president, North America, at XinCang Tech/XCT, discusses how the company is improving its global supply chain network, XCT’s origins as a freight forwarding business and the digital integrations it offers.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>From COVID-19 to tariff volatility to geopolitical tensions, there has been no shortage of disruptive events over the last few years, and providers need to make consistent advancements to keep up. Jason Gu, president, North America, at XinCang Tech/XCT, discusses how the company is improving its global supply chain network, XCT’s origins as a freight forwarding business and the digital integrations it offers. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by XinCang Tech/XCT</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6375680812112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

From COVID-19 to tariff volatility to geopolitical tensions, there has been no shortage of disruptive events over the last few years, and providers need to make consistent advancements to keep up. Jason Gu, president, North America, at XinCang Tech/XCT, discusses how the company is improving its global supply chain network, XCT’s origins as a freight forwarding business and the digital integrations it offers. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by XinCang Tech/XCT

Visibility during instability

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tom Sorgie, senior vice president of technology at Infor Nexus, discusses how agentic AI can create a more productive logistics workforce, Infor Nexus’s advanced visualizations, and how multi-tier visibility creates opportunity.</p></div>

Tom Sorgie, senior vice president of technology at Infor Nexus, discusses how agentic AI can create a more productive logistics workforce, Infor Nexus’s advanced visualizations, and how multi-tier visibility creates opportunity.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Logistics is a people-intensive business where many decisions need to be made daily to have the intended positive outcome for customers. Tom Sorgie, senior vice president of technology at Infor Nexus, discusses how agentic AI can create a more productive logistics workforce, Infor Nexus’s advanced visualizations, and how multi-tier visibility creates opportunity.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Infor Nexus</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6375681179112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Logistics is a people-intensive business where many decisions need to be made daily to have the intended positive outcome for customers. Tom Sorgie, senior vice president of technology at Infor Nexus, discusses how agentic AI can create a more productive logistics workforce, Infor Nexus’s advanced visualizations, and how multi-tier visibility creates opportunity. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Infor Nexus

Getting past the hype

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&amp;P Global, on how prices are dropping in the eastbound trans-Pacific as the largest US trade lane enters the busiest time of the year. </p></div>

Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global, on how prices are dropping in the eastbound trans-Pacific as the largest US trade lane enters the busiest time of the year.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&amp;P Global, on how prices are dropping in the eastbound trans-Pacific as the largest US trade lane enters the busiest time of the year. </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6375219343112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Peak season pricing declines in the Asia-US trade

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ziad Abourizk, CEO of Logiswift, talks about opening the company’s first US office in Houston and how its platform helps fight project logistics disruption.</p></div>

Ziad Abourizk, CEO of Logiswift, talks about opening the company’s first US office in Houston and how its platform helps fight project logistics disruption.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Logiswift was created to fill a gap in the industry: tackling project logistics challenges. Now, the Dubai-founded company is building on its success by expanding into the US. Ziad Abourizk, CEO of Logiswift, talks about opening the company’s first US office in Houston and how its platform helps fight project logistics disruption.</p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Logiswift</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6350275558112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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