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The role of forwarders is evolving from paper documentation to digitization, and embracing technology early is one of the things that has set Sea-Link International apart from others. Anupa Pradhan, vice president of imports contracts, and Zohra Shroff, director of operations, at Sea-Link International, discuss the changing role of forwarders, the company’s forward-thinking approach to technology, and its efforts to offer opportunities to its entire workforce, especially women. TPM23, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Sea-Link International

<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>Cosco said the joint venture will be responsible for developing a multi-functional logistics park involving the construction of high-specification warehouses, cold chain storage, and consolidation and distribution facilities.</p></div>

Cosco said the joint venture will be responsible for developing a multi-functional logistics park involving the construction of high-specification warehouses, cold chain storage, and consolidation and distribution facilities.

Cosco Shipping to develop high-end logistics hub in Yantian with Shenzhen Port

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The crane, which arrived in Gulfport last week, was the first Chinese STS crane imported into the US since the Trump administration slapped tariffs on Beijing in April.</p></div>

The crane, which arrived in Gulfport last week, was the first Chinese STS crane imported into the US since the Trump administration slapped tariffs on Beijing in April.

Ports America to pay 30% tariff on China-made ship-to-shore crane

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The public and private funding will go predominantly towards cutting shipping emissions, developing alternative fuel technology and rolling out shore-side power at UK ports.</p></div>

The public and private funding will go predominantly towards cutting shipping emissions, developing alternative fuel technology and rolling out shore-side power at UK ports.

British government, ports launch $1.5 billion logistics investment

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The trucking shutdown adds to existing pressure at India’s busiest container gateway after a buildup of import boxes caused severe rail slowdowns last month.</p></div>

The trucking shutdown adds to existing pressure at India’s busiest container gateway after a buildup of import boxes caused severe rail slowdowns last month.

Drayage strike shuts inland flow from Mundra, Kandla ports

<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>Equipment manufacturers and industry associations urged the US Department of Commerce to take a measured approach to avoid unintentionally harming the domestic wind industry.</p></div>

Equipment manufacturers and industry associations urged the US Department of Commerce to take a measured approach to avoid unintentionally harming the domestic wind industry.

US wind sector warns against further increase in import tariffs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The World Shipping Council’s fight to have the FMC revise a key aspect of OSRA-22 hinges on how far the agency’s regulatory power extends into freight rates.  </p></div>

The World Shipping Council’s fight to have the FMC revise a key aspect of OSRA-22 hinges on how far the agency’s regulatory power extends into freight rates.

DC court hears challenge to FMC rulemaking on refusal to deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Augment and Happy Robot are the most recent examples of investors betting that artificial intelligence agents will transform the operations of logistics providers.</p></div>

Augment and Happy Robot are the most recent examples of investors betting that artificial intelligence agents will transform the operations of logistics providers.

Startups land collective $129 million in latest AI push into logistics

<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>Completing the Howard Street Tunnel and Blue Ridge Subdivision projects will allow CSX to restore service — and better compete with trucking — on two major north-south corridors in the eastern US.</p></div>

Completing the Howard Street Tunnel and Blue Ridge Subdivision projects will allow CSX to restore service — and better compete with trucking — on two major north-south corridors in the eastern US.

CSX to reopen two East Coast intermodal lanes in early October

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Lean inventory management and low sales ratios could lead to stockouts in early 2026, Armada Corporate Intelligence warns, depending on the strength of consumer demand. </p></div>

Lean inventory management and low sales ratios could lead to stockouts in early 2026, Armada Corporate Intelligence warns, depending on the strength of consumer demand.

No recession, but a restocking ‘reset’ seen possible for US trucking

<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

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>project44 CEO Jett McCandless joins TPM Today to discuss the evolution of the visibility category and how AI is changing both the products the logistics industry consumes and how software vendors build. </p></div>

project44 CEO Jett McCandless joins TPM Today to discuss the evolution of the visibility category and how AI is changing both the products the logistics industry consumes and how software vendors build.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson talked with project44 CEO Jett McCandless about how AI is reshaping visibility—and what it means for shippers, engineers, and the future of supply chains.</p><p>• Understand project44’s value to shippers</p><p>• Why visibility is key to inventory management</p><p>• How project44 uses AI to drive better outcomes</p><p>Gain insights into the evolving role of data, software, and AI in global freight.</p><p>This episode was streamed live on August 8, 2025 on <a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/">TPM Today</a></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="gQMzceL9yvA"></dynamic-object></div></div>

On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson talked with project44 CEO Jett McCandless about how AI is reshaping visibility—and what it means for shippers, engineers, and the future of supply chains. • Understand project44’s value to shippers • Why visibility is key to inventory management • How project44 uses AI to drive better outcomes Gain insights into the evolving role of data, software, and AI in global freight. This episode was streamed live on August 8, 2025 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | Can AI Redefine Logistics Tech and Its Development?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Danielle Chaffin joins TPM Today to discuss her deep dive into the data behind English language proficiency among drivers, what freight brokers and carriers need from the technology world. and why Revenova is focused on a CRM-focused TMS.</p></div>

Danielle Chaffin joins TPM Today to discuss her deep dive into the data behind English language proficiency among drivers, what freight brokers and carriers need from the technology world. and why Revenova is focused on a CRM-focused TMS.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson sat down with Danielle Chaffin, industry expert and VP at Revenova, to unpack the data and technology trends shaping truckload operations.</p><p>• What new data reveals about English language proficiency among drivers</p><p>• How freight brokers are navigating a noisy tech landscape</p><p>• Why Revenova believes TMS and CRM should be inseparable</p><p>Get expert insight into the evolving tech needs of brokers, carriers, and the platforms connecting them.</p><p>This video was streamed live on 7/25/25 on <a href="">TPM Today</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="EdORr0eO8Ds"></dynamic-object></div></div>

In this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson sat down with Danielle Chaffin, industry expert and VP at Revenova, to unpack the data and technology trends shaping truckload operations. • What new data reveals about English language proficiency among drivers • How freight brokers are navigating a noisy tech landscape • Why Revenova believes TMS and CRM should be inseparable Get expert insight into the evolving tech needs of brokers, carriers, and the platforms connecting them. This video was streamed live on 7/25/25 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | Will Language Rules Trigger a Trucking Talent Gap?

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Anupa Pradhan, vice president of imports contracts, and Zohra Shroff, director of operations, at Sea-Link International, discuss the changing role of forwarders, the company’s forward-thinking approach to technology, and its efforts to offer opportunities to its entire workforce, especially women.  </p></div>

Anupa Pradhan, vice president of imports contracts, and Zohra Shroff, director of operations, at Sea-Link International, discuss the changing role of forwarders, the company’s forward-thinking approach to technology, and its efforts to offer opportunities to its entire workforce, especially women.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The role of forwarders is evolving from paper documentation to digitization, and embracing technology early is one of the things that has set Sea-Link International apart from others. Anupa Pradhan, vice president of imports contracts, and Zohra Shroff, director of operations, at Sea-Link International, discuss the changing role of forwarders, the company’s forward-thinking approach to technology, and its efforts to offer opportunities to its entire workforce, especially women.</p><p><i>TPM23, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Sea-Link International</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6326832649112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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