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Description: The new post-COVID normal means lots of disruptions and lots of ways to find data from new sources. But does more mean better? Nick Schmitt, director of product management at Infor, talks about the supply chain’s data literacy, solving digital challenges, and what sets the Infor platform apart from others. TPM23, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Infor

The new post-COVID normal means lots of disruptions and lots of ways to find data from new sources. But does more mean better? Nick Schmitt, director of product management at Infor, talks about the supply chain’s data literacy, solving digital challenges, and what sets the Infor platform apart from others. TPM23, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Infor

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The multimodal option is aimed at shippers wanting predictability in cross-border shipments and the ability to control costs.</p></div>

The multimodal option is aimed at shippers wanting predictability in cross-border shipments and the ability to control costs.

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DHL launches road-air service on busy China-Europe trade lane 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A drop in air freight charter rates has put the option of project cargoes moving by air back on the table.</p></div>

A drop in air freight charter rates has put the option of project cargoes moving by air back on the table.

Fast-tracked project schedules boost heavy-lift air freight volumes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The growth in traffic on intra-Asian routes is a result of ongoing US demand for cloud infrastructure logistics related to the rapid development of AI technology.</p></div>

The growth in traffic on intra-Asian routes is a result of ongoing US demand for cloud infrastructure logistics related to the rapid development of AI technology.

Intra-Asia air freight capacity tightens on US high-tech demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Airlines will continue to adjust capacity to account for shifts in volume, but the volatility of US trade policy and continued demand growth fueled by the AI boom will make this more difficult.</p></div>

Airlines will continue to adjust capacity to account for shifts in volume, but the volatility of US trade policy and continued demand growth fueled by the AI boom will make this more difficult.

E-commerce, AI demand to keep ex-Asia air freight under pressure

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Data from consultants Trade and Transport Group shows the impact of regulatory changes as de minimis traffic fell significantly while regular air cargo increased.</p></div>

Data from consultants Trade and Transport Group shows the impact of regulatory changes as de minimis traffic fell significantly while regular air cargo increased.

Rising US air freight imports from Taiwan, Vietnam offset drop in China trade 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Taiwan’s third-largest carrier has said it would expand its network of terminals and storage facilities to obtain competitive tariffs at key ports in Asia. </p></div>

Taiwan’s third-largest carrier has said it would expand its network of terminals and storage facilities to obtain competitive tariffs at key ports in Asia.

Wan Hai expands Asia terminal network with $89 million Osaka port lease

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Echo’s Doug Waggoner said the opportunity to acquire ITS came as part of his company’s virtually constant search for potential additions.</p></div>

Echo’s Doug Waggoner said the opportunity to acquire ITS came as part of his company’s virtually constant search for potential additions.

ITS acquisition a ‘big bite’ for Echo in market diversification drive: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>After announcing a pause on ship attacks in November, the Iran-backed militants posted a pair of threatening videos over the weekend that are sure to cause fresh concerns for ocean carriers planning a return to the Red Sea.</p></div>

After announcing a pause on ship attacks in November, the Iran-backed militants posted a pair of threatening videos over the weekend that are sure to cause fresh concerns for ocean carriers planning a return to the Red Sea.

Latest Houthi threat renews questions about Suez route as US-Iran tensions rise 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The agency ruled in 2024 that shippers can pick their own chassis when they arrange for truck transportation, but compliance with that ruling remains unclear. </p></div>

The agency ruled in 2024 that shippers can pick their own chassis when they arrange for truck transportation, but compliance with that ruling remains unclear.

FMC takes second look at ocean carrier limits on chassis choice

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As the diversions away from the Suez Canal have shown over the past two years, global shipping is often at the mercy of global hotspots, writes Ted Prince.</p></div>

As the diversions away from the Suez Canal have shown over the past two years, global shipping is often at the mercy of global hotspots, writes Ted Prince.

Geopolitical risks prompt thoughts of supply chain routing alternatives

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Transflo, which sells automation software to transportation providers, is using AI agents to identify specific exceptions common to LTL billing errors.</p></div>

Transflo, which sells automation software to transportation providers, is using AI agents to identify specific exceptions common to LTL billing errors.

Software provider targets LTL invoice inaccuracies with automation solution

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deal will create a company with more than $5 billion in revenue across truckload brokerage, managed transportation services, and port-related offerings.</p></div>

The deal will create a company with more than $5 billion in revenue across truckload brokerage, managed transportation services, and port-related offerings.

Broker Echo buys ITS Logistics to build drayage, intermodal presence

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Data center construction in the US has more than doubled since 2023, helping to counterbalance slower construction of warehouses, notes Jason Miller.</p></div>

Data center construction in the US has more than doubled since 2023, helping to counterbalance slower construction of warehouses, notes Jason Miller.

‘Imperative’ that truckload carriers watch for any slowing in data center activity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tighter capacity amid the federal government’s crackdown on non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and English language proficiency among drivers will likely boost rates, the company says.</p></div>

Tighter capacity amid the federal government’s crackdown on non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and English language proficiency among drivers will likely boost rates, the company says.

Shippers will see rates climb as truckload capacity tightens: Knight Swift

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The regulator’s decision was unanimous, but Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern can fix what is deficient in the application and resubmit it at a later date.</p></div>

The regulator’s decision was unanimous, but Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern can fix what is deficient in the application and resubmit it at a later date.

STB rejects UP-NS merger application as ‘incomplete’

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical. </p></div>

Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical. The Journal of Commerce is reporting on what a merged transcontinental railroad would mean for shippers, and Senior Intermodal Editor Ari Ashe will address at TPM. </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6388179525112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical. The Journal of Commerce is reporting on what a merged transcontinental railroad would mean for shippers, and Senior Intermodal Editor Ari Ashe will address at TPM.

Could a merged UP-NS attract cargo to West Coast?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Jonah McIntire, chief product and technology officer at Trimble Transportation, joins TPM Today to set the table for '26 on how, where, and why AI will actually impact core freight transportation processes.</p></div>

Jonah McIntire, chief product and technology officer at Trimble Transportation, joins TPM Today to set the table for '26 on how, where, and why AI will actually impact core freight transportation processes.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The landscape of "Agentic AI" is crowded, messy, and loud. But looking ahead to 2026, how will these tools actually impact core transportation processes?</p><p>Eric Johnson and Jonah McIntire (CPTO, Trimble Transportation) cut through the noise. They are setting the table for the next phase of freight tech.</p><p>• Jonah’s take on GenAI’s real impact on software architecture.</p><p>• The debate: Does AI still need a “human in the loop”?</p><p>• How to make sense of the explosion of Agentic AI solutions.</p><p>This episode was streamed live on January 9, 2026 on <a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/">TPM Today</a>. </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="2HlRq8uAsns"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The landscape of "Agentic AI" is crowded, messy, and loud. But looking ahead to 2026, how will these tools actually impact core transportation processes? Eric Johnson and Jonah McIntire (CPTO, Trimble Transportation) cut through the noise. They are setting the table for the next phase of freight tech. • Jonah’s take on GenAI’s real impact on software architecture. • The debate: Does AI still need a “human in the loop”? • How to make sense of the explosion of Agentic AI solutions. This episode was streamed live on January 9, 2026 on TPM Today .

TPM TODAY | Setting the Table for 2026: GenAI, Agents, and the Human Loop

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Peter Tirschwell explains how the cautious return of major container lines though the  Suez Canal will impact service and global capacity, and why some ocean carriers aren't yet rushing to return to Red Sea transits. </p></div>

Peter Tirschwell explains how the cautious return of major container lines though the Suez Canal will impact service and global capacity, and why some ocean carriers aren't yet rushing to return to Red Sea transits.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>Peter Tirschwell explains how the cautious return of major container lines though the  Suez Canal will impact service and global capacity, and why some ocean carriers aren't yet rushing to return to Red Sea transits. </p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6387993957112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Container shipping lurches toward Suez return

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Nick Schmitt, director of product management at Infor, talks about the supply chain’s data literacy, solving digital challenges, and what sets the Infor platform apart from others.</p></div>

Nick Schmitt, director of product management at Infor, talks about the supply chain’s data literacy, solving digital challenges, and what sets the Infor platform apart from others.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The new post-COVID normal means lots of disruptions and lots of ways to find data from new sources. But does more mean better? Nick Schmitt, director of product management at Infor, talks about the supply chain’s data literacy, solving digital challenges, and what sets the Infor platform apart from others.</p><p><i>TPM23, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Infor</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6327041472112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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