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In January, FourKites debuted its Intelligent Control Tower, a product powered by a new digital workforce of AI agents that the company says can “take autonomous action across complex supply chain workflows.” Priya Rajagopalan, president of product, technology and operations at FourKites, talks about the rising use of AI in the industry and what sets its offering apart from other control tower products. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by FourKites

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Company executives pointed to the rollout of the Trump administration’s tariff policy in April as driving disruption throughout the second quarter. </p></div>

Company executives pointed to the rollout of the Trump administration’s tariff policy in April as driving disruption throughout the second quarter.

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CH Robinson cautious on second-half outlook amid trade volatility

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While not yet reflected in freight rates, analysts and forwarders report growing space constraints out of Southeast Asian origins. </p></div>

While not yet reflected in freight rates, analysts and forwarders report growing space constraints out of Southeast Asian origins.

Tariff-linked trade flow shift tightens Asian air freight capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The 90-day pause in tariffs was long enough for US importers to advance most of their cargo shipments by ocean, according to analysts.</p></div>

The 90-day pause in tariffs was long enough for US importers to advance most of their cargo shipments by ocean, according to analysts.

Ocean frontloading cuts air freight demand on trans-Pacific

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The negative foreign exchange effects were most noticeable in the forwarder’s US dollar-denominated ocean freight business, where earnings fell sharply in the second quarter.</p></div>

The negative foreign exchange effects were most noticeable in the forwarder’s US dollar-denominated ocean freight business, where earnings fell sharply in the second quarter.

Post-tariff foreign currency headwinds hit Kuehne + Nagel’s H1, Q2 profit

<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.

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

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The sanctions list targets the shipping interests of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of Ali Shamkhani, a political adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.</p></div>

The sanctions list targets the shipping interests of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of Ali Shamkhani, a political adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

New US sanctions on Iran cut SeaLead’s vessel fleet by one-third

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The trans-Pacific carrier said China volumes were whipsawed by the Trump administration’s trade policy, with shippers likely to slow their ordering during the third quarter.</p></div>

The trans-Pacific carrier said China volumes were whipsawed by the Trump administration’s trade policy, with shippers likely to slow their ordering during the third quarter.

Matson expects dampened peak season after tariff-driven rush in Q2

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Marine terminal operators may be forced to resell or even abandon cranes if the tariffs take effect, which would further erode US port productivity.</p></div>

Marine terminal operators may be forced to resell or even abandon cranes if the tariffs take effect, which would further erode US port productivity.

Looming US tariffs put economic viability of STS cranes in doubt

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Trade uncertainties are limiting visibility for the latter half of the carrier’s fiscal year, prompting it to significantly reduce its profit expectations.</p></div>

Trade uncertainties are limiting visibility for the latter half of the carrier’s fiscal year, prompting it to significantly reduce its profit expectations.

ONE cuts profit forecast as falling rates, excess capacity weigh on carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>DSV will start adding the first few country operations of DB Schenker into its network from Aug. 1 in an integration process expected to be completed by 2028.</p></div>

DSV will start adding the first few country operations of DB Schenker into its network from Aug. 1 in an integration process expected to be completed by 2028.

DB Schenker adds to DSV coffers as multi-year integration begins

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The legislation aims to incentivize a domestic crane industry and move US ports away from China’s dominant manufacturer.</p></div>

The legislation aims to incentivize a domestic crane industry and move US ports away from China’s dominant manufacturer.

Congress eyes a tax credit for reshoring port crane manufacturing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Higher costs and shifting deadlines are making business difficult for small cargo owners and those shipping low-value goods.</p></div>

Higher costs and shifting deadlines are making business difficult for small cargo owners and those shipping low-value goods.

Tariff volatility puts smaller US importers in planning limbo

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A wave of AI-based tools for software developers is likely to raise shipper expectations around the effectiveness and cost of logistics software applications. </p></div>

A wave of AI-based tools for software developers is likely to raise shipper expectations around the effectiveness and cost of logistics software applications.

Code generation tools altering efficiency, capacity for logistics technology providers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Well-financed LTL trucking companies are investing in network expansion despite flat revenues and falling shipment counts as shippers demand more speed. </p></div>

Well-financed LTL trucking companies are investing in network expansion despite flat revenues and falling shipment counts as shippers demand more speed.

LTL carriers expanding US networks despite low freight demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>J.B. Hunt Transport and Knight-Swift Transportation — the largest US truckload providers — are shifting assets within their networks as shippers react to supply chain challenges created by higher US tariffs on imports. </p></div>

J.B. Hunt Transport and Knight-Swift Transportation — the largest US truckload providers — are shifting assets within their networks as shippers react to supply chain challenges created by higher US tariffs on imports.

Truckload carriers balance networks as tariff uncertainty shifts demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the intermodal piece of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal could face some obstacles, UP CEO Jim Vena and his team have shown a willingness to try new approaches in growing their intermodal franchise, writes Ted Prince.</p></div>

While the intermodal piece of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal could face some obstacles, UP CEO Jim Vena and his team have shown a willingness to try new approaches in growing their intermodal franchise, writes Ted Prince.

Resolution of ‘major issues’ now takes spotlight in UP-NS merger process

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Union Pacific said the acquisition of its smaller rival would improve service by reducing interchanges while taking market share from Canada’s Class I railroads and the truckload market.</p></div>

Union Pacific said the acquisition of its smaller rival would improve service by reducing interchanges while taking market share from Canada’s Class I railroads and the truckload market.

UP looks to create first coast-to-coast railroad with $85 billion NS deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p> Brendan Dugan, assistant executive director and chief commercial officer at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses customers’ front-loading of steel imports, increased lumber and plywood cargo, and how the business is reducing carbon emissions.</p></div>

Brendan Dugan, assistant executive director and chief commercial officer at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses customers’ front-loading of steel imports, increased lumber and plywood cargo, and how the business is reducing carbon emissions.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Fluctuating trade regulations from the Trump administration have impacted numerous initiatives throughout the industry, one of these being steel commodities. Brendan Dugan, assistant executive director and chief commercial officer at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses customers’ front-loading of steel imports, increased lumber and plywood cargo, and how the business is reducing carbon emissions.</p><p><i>Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by South Jersey Port Corporation</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6375973340112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Fluctuating trade regulations from the Trump administration have impacted numerous initiatives throughout the industry, one of these being steel commodities. Brendan Dugan, assistant executive director and chief commercial officer at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses customers’ front-loading of steel imports, increased lumber and plywood cargo, and how the business is reducing carbon emissions. Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana Sponsored by South Jersey Port Corporation

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Angi Acocella joins TPM Today to discuss research she's doing in the world of truckload procurement for MIT's FreightLab, how the commercial sector partners with academia, and what's next in freight technology</p></div>

Angi Acocella joins TPM Today to discuss research she's doing in the world of truckload procurement for MIT's FreightLab, how the commercial sector partners with academia, and what's next in freight technology

<div class="phx-topic"><p>On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson connects with Angi Acocella, research scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology FreightLab, to explore how academic research is transforming truckload procurement.</p><p>• How procurement is evolving through data and innovation</p><p>• How MIT collaborates with the freight industry</p><p>• What’s next in freight tech</p><p>Get a closer look at how top research is shaping the future of transportation.</p><p><i>This episode was streamed live on July 11, 2025 on </i><a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/"><i>TPM Today</i></a></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="rfNhFPPsF4w"></dynamic-object></div></div>

On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson connects with Angi Acocella, research scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology FreightLab, to explore how academic research is transforming truckload procurement. • How procurement is evolving through data and innovation • How MIT collaborates with the freight industry • What’s next in freight tech Get a closer look at how top research is shaping the future of transportation. This episode was streamed live on July 11, 2025 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | What happens when MIT takes on freight trucking?

<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>

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

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Priya Rajagopalan, president of product, technology and operations at FourKites, talks about the rising use of AI in the industry and what sets FourKites' offering apart from other control tower products.</p></div>

Priya Rajagopalan, president of product, technology and operations at FourKites, talks about the rising use of AI in the industry and what sets FourKites' offering apart from other control tower products.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In January, FourKites debuted its Intelligent Control Tower, a product powered by a new digital workforce of AI agents that the company says can “take autonomous action across complex supply chain workflows.” Priya Rajagopalan, president of product, technology and operations at FourKites, talks about the rising use of AI in the industry and what sets its offering apart from other control tower products.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by FourKites</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370327183112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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