Name: Container lines reduce US port fee exposure
Uploaded: Sep 22, 2025, 4:35 PM EDT
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Description: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, speaks on how container lines are removing China-built vessels from US services to avoid a new port fees from the US Trade Representative while the top China-based carrier Cosco Shipping says the tariffs won’t hurt service or competitiveness.

Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, speaks on how container lines are removing China-built vessels from US services to avoid a new port fees from the US Trade Representative while the top China-based carrier Cosco Shipping says the tariffs won’t hurt service or competitiveness.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The role of the Southeast Asian powerhouse in global trade is accelerating, fueled by geographic advantages, a skilled workforce and consistent inflows of foreign investment, says DHL Express.</p></div>

The role of the Southeast Asian powerhouse in global trade is accelerating, fueled by geographic advantages, a skilled workforce and consistent inflows of foreign investment, says DHL Express.

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Vietnam tech exports driving air freight capacity injection

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Super typhoon Ragasa is the 19th named storm to hit the region this year, with container terminals shutting down and airlines preparing to ground flights from Tuesday night. </p></div>

Super typhoon Ragasa is the 19th named storm to hit the region this year, with container terminals shutting down and airlines preparing to ground flights from Tuesday night.

South China supply chains brace for year’s strongest typhoon

<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.

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>The Trump administration’s imposition of hefty tariffs on Brazil in August sent US bookings for coffee, sugar and orange juice plummeting in the first half of September.</p></div>

The Trump administration’s imposition of hefty tariffs on Brazil in August sent US bookings for coffee, sugar and orange juice plummeting in the first half of September.

Key Brazilian exports to US falling sharply in early aftermath of 50% tariffs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But supply chains in a region stretching between South China, Taiwan and the Philippines face extensive disruption even after terminals reopen and flights resume as shippers rush to complete orders ahead of Golden Week factory closures.</p></div>

But supply chains in a region stretching between South China, Taiwan and the Philippines face extensive disruption even after terminals reopen and flights resume as shippers rush to complete orders ahead of Golden Week factory closures.

Terminals, airports to restart operations after storm makes landfall in southern China

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The slow drive to bring more maritime equipment manufacturing to the US has received a small boost with a crane order from MSC’s terminal division that will include US-made components. </p></div>

The slow drive to bring more maritime equipment manufacturing to the US has received a small boost with a crane order from MSC’s terminal division that will include US-made components.

New ship-to-shore cranes with US parts coming to Long Beach

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>After initially holding back on blank sailings, carriers have announced additional capacity withdrawals to match the slowing demand ahead of Oct. 1, when Chinese factories close for eight days for the National Day holiday. </p></div>

After initially holding back on blank sailings, carriers have announced additional capacity withdrawals to match the slowing demand ahead of Oct. 1, when Chinese factories close for eight days for the National Day holiday.

Ocean carriers cut capacity to arrest Golden Week rate slide

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The annual report on global port performance shows almost universally weaker scores due to vessel delays and reroutings, but some terminal operators helped a few ports buck the trend. </p></div>

The annual report on global port performance shows almost universally weaker scores due to vessel delays and reroutings, but some terminal operators helped a few ports buck the trend.

Red Sea, Panama Canal led to poorer port performance in 2024: World Bank

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The rise of code generation tools portends a future where even non-technical people can build software, potentially threatening the hold incumbent software-as-a-service providers have on logistics customers. </p></div>

The rise of code generation tools portends a future where even non-technical people can build software, potentially threatening the hold incumbent software-as-a-service providers have on logistics customers.

Logistics technology executives differ on coding threat to incumbent products

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A frenzy of acquisition activity in the truckload market continued this week, with software provider Highway buying Newtrul, a marketplace founded to compete with DAT and Truckstop.com. </p></div>

A frenzy of acquisition activity in the truckload market continued this week, with software provider Highway buying Newtrul, a marketplace founded to compete with DAT and Truckstop.com.

Highway buys freight marketplace to accelerate load board rollout

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Should US attempts to derail the measure be successful, a global approach to putting a price on carbon emissions will be abandoned and replaced with uncoordinated regional and national measures, the experts say.</p></div>

Should US attempts to derail the measure be successful, a global approach to putting a price on carbon emissions will be abandoned and replaced with uncoordinated regional and national measures, the experts say.

Shipping experts warn of ‘disaster’ if IMO’s net-zero framework voted down

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>If suppliers, producers and distributors could eliminate some or most transportation moves, including container shipping, they would, writes John McCauley.</p></div>

If suppliers, producers and distributors could eliminate some or most transportation moves, including container shipping, they would, writes John McCauley.

Moving beyond the ‘waste’ inherent in ‘essential’ container shipping

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The proposed creation of a transcontinental railroad could allow West Coast ports to better compete for Asia cargo destined for markers east of Chicago, writes Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi. </p></div>

The proposed creation of a transcontinental railroad could allow West Coast ports to better compete for Asia cargo destined for markers east of Chicago, writes Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

UP-NS merger could extend West Coast market share reach

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Supply chain control, not just cost, is the priority for shippers that have built up in-house truck fleets and increasingly are using them for more than outbound deliveries. </p></div>

Supply chain control, not just cost, is the priority for shippers that have built up in-house truck fleets and increasingly are using them for more than outbound deliveries.

US shippers expand use of private fleets despite low truck rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The about-face from SMART-TD, which had initially opposed the $85 billion transaction over fears of job losses, makes regulatory approval of the merger far more likely.</p></div>

The about-face from SMART-TD, which had initially opposed the $85 billion transaction over fears of job losses, makes regulatory approval of the merger far more likely.

Major rail union backs UP-NS merger after job-protection deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The takeover will add the UK’s largest maritime intermodal service provider to the carrier’s rapidly expanding logistics portfolio.</p></div>

The takeover will add the UK’s largest maritime intermodal service provider to the carrier’s rapidly expanding logistics portfolio.

CMA CGM acquires UK intermodal specialist Freightliner

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Excess capacity and lower rates are drawing some LTL freight into the truckload sector, helping to depress overall LTL volumes, FedEx quarterly results indicate.</p></div>

Excess capacity and lower rates are drawing some LTL freight into the truckload sector, helping to depress overall LTL volumes, FedEx quarterly results indicate.

Truckload carriers capturing more LTL shipments: FedEx Freight

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The new government of Prime Minister Mark Carney has already passed legislation streamlining major port projects and given a boost to Montreal’s planned C$1.6 billion container terminal.</p></div>

The new government of Prime Minister Mark Carney has already passed legislation streamlining major port projects and given a boost to Montreal’s planned C$1.6 billion container terminal.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, speaks on the new government of Prime Minister Mark Carney that has already passed legislation streamlining major port projects and given a boost to Montreal’s planned C$1.6 billion container terminal.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6379942714112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, speaks on the new government of Prime Minister Mark Carney that has already passed legislation streamlining major port projects and given a boost to Montreal’s planned C$1.6 billion container terminal.

New PM Carney raises Canada shipping hopes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container lines are removing China-built vessels from US services to avoid a new port fees from the US Trade Representative while the top China-based carrier Cosco Shipping says the tariffs won’t hurt service or competitiveness.</p></div>

Container lines are removing China-built vessels from US services to avoid a new port fees from the US Trade Representative while the top China-based carrier Cosco Shipping says the tariffs won’t hurt service or competitiveness.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, speaks on how container lines are removing China-built vessels from US services to avoid a new port fees from the US Trade Representative while the top China-based carrier Cosco Shipping says the tariffs won’t hurt service or competitiveness.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6379943197112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Container lines reduce US port fee exposure

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Erik Kiser, CEO of Orderful, joins TPM Today to discuss why EDI integrations are still painful for many shippers, carriers, and service providers and how the industry can embrace digitization.</p></div>

Erik Kiser, CEO of Orderful, joins TPM Today to discuss why EDI integrations are still painful for many shippers, carriers, and service providers and how the industry can embrace digitization.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson is joined by Erik Kiser, CEO of Orderful, to unpack why EDI continues to challenge shippers, carriers, and service providers—and what the industry can do to embrace true digitization.</p><p>• How a one-to-many approach to EDI differs from building individual partner connections</p><p>• Why EDI remains relevant in logistics today</p><p>• What automation is doing to the EDI integration process</p><p>This episode was streamed live on September 12, 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="naqHX1l7ASM"></dynamic-object></div></div>

On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson is joined by Erik Kiser, CEO of Orderful, to unpack why EDI continues to challenge shippers, carriers, and service providers—and what the industry can do to embrace true digitization. • How a one-to-many approach to EDI differs from building individual partner connections • Why EDI remains relevant in logistics today • What automation is doing to the EDI integration process This episode was streamed live on September 12, 2025 on TPM Today

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