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To create predictability, contracts need more clarity in what is agreed upon and a third-party review of how these contracts have been executed by both the carrier and shipper, says Jesper Praestensgaard, chairman of NYSHEX. New regulations can help provide accountability and predictability, giving the industry new standards that benefit all parties as the industry emerges from the current crisis. TPM22, Long Beach, California Sponsored by NYSHEX

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While cargo volume is expected to grow 5.8% next year, the airline association is warning that aircraft supply chain issues will raise costs, possibly limiting that growth.</p></div>

While cargo volume is expected to grow 5.8% next year, the airline association is warning that aircraft supply chain issues will raise costs, possibly limiting that growth.

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Capacity shortage, aging fleet to clip air cargo wings in 2025: IATA

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Airlines repositioning freighter aircraft from the trans-Atlantic to the more profitable Asia market combined with a seasonal decline in belly cargo on the Europe-US route have pushed rates on the trade lane near a two-year high.</p></div>

Airlines repositioning freighter aircraft from the trans-Atlantic to the more profitable Asia market combined with a seasonal decline in belly cargo on the Europe-US route have pushed rates on the trade lane near a two-year high.

Trans-Atlantic air cargo rates take off as capacity shifts to Asia

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Air cargo is seeing a greater volume of non-essential products to get around container shipping challenges, a move that comes at a substantial cost to shippers.</p></div>

Air cargo is seeing a greater volume of non-essential products to get around container shipping challenges, a move that comes at a substantial cost to shippers.

Air freight users forced to better manage heavily imbalanced market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The first week of December is traditionally when demand for air cargo reaches its highest level, and this year a wide imbalance between demand and available space is pushing up already elevated prices.</p></div>

The first week of December is traditionally when demand for air cargo reaches its highest level, and this year a wide imbalance between demand and available space is pushing up already elevated prices.

‘Peak’ of peak season lifts rates, demand in global air freight market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>By connecting to forwarder-customers of software vendor e2open, Freightos is continuing its push to develop electronic booking capability in the air freight industry.</p></div>

By connecting to forwarder-customers of software vendor e2open, Freightos is continuing its push to develop electronic booking capability in the air freight industry.

Freightos, e2open link up on air freight e-bookings for forwarders

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The union’s hardline stance against the further encroachment of automation at US ports received a big boost with the incoming administration saying maritime employers should look to labor to increase capacity and efficiency. </p></div>

The union’s hardline stance against the further encroachment of automation at US ports received a big boost with the incoming administration saying maritime employers should look to labor to increase capacity and efficiency.

ILA plays new Trump card in automation standoff with USMX

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The wind energy sector provides a key source of project and breakbulk cargo, but US policy shifts could dampen future activity given that President-elect Donald Trump has been a vocal opponent of offshore wind.</p></div>

The wind energy sector provides a key source of project and breakbulk cargo, but US policy shifts could dampen future activity given that President-elect Donald Trump has been a vocal opponent of offshore wind.

US offshore wind navigates uncertain future as new Trump term looms

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A statement posted by the president-elect on social media Thursday made it clear he stood with the International Longshoremen’s Association and their opposition to automation at ports along the East and Gulf coasts.</p></div>

A statement posted by the president-elect on social media Thursday made it clear he stood with the International Longshoremen’s Association and their opposition to automation at ports along the East and Gulf coasts.

Trump’s backing of ILA puts pressure on carriers to cave to union’s demands

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Rail-mounted gantry cranes can reduce labor requirements and significantly increase the throughput of marine terminals, but those gains still come at a steep cost, listeners of the <i>Journal of Commerce</i>’s Port Performance North America webcast heard.</p></div>

Rail-mounted gantry cranes can reduce labor requirements and significantly increase the throughput of marine terminals, but those gains still come at a steep cost, listeners of the Journal of Commerce’s Port Performance North America webcast heard.

Significant advantages offered by RMGs come with costly challenges

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The proposed facility at Jinhae, about 25 miles west of downtown Busan, would have nine berths in its first phase capable of handling more than 6 million TEUs annually by 2032.</p></div>

The proposed facility at Jinhae, about 25 miles west of downtown Busan, would have nine berths in its first phase capable of handling more than 6 million TEUs annually by 2032.

Busan to target shipping alliances with new $10 billion port to boost competitiveness

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The two companies, already building a temperature-controlled warehouse at the site of CPKC’s intermodal terminal in Kansas City, Missouri, are looking to replicate that business model south of the border. </p></div>

The two companies, already building a temperature-controlled warehouse at the site of CPKC’s intermodal terminal in Kansas City, Missouri, are looking to replicate that business model south of the border.

CPKC, Americold say to expand cold chain partnership into Mexico

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The facility’s launch customer is known to be Amazon, which will use the strategically located warehouse to provide fulfilment services across the region.</p></div>

The facility’s launch customer is known to be Amazon, which will use the strategically located warehouse to provide fulfilment services across the region.

New Maersk warehouse in France expands European e-commerce coverage

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Fears that methanol will not be available in the coming years at the scale required to power a growing and thirsty ocean fleet are pushing the order book deeper down the LNG pathway.</p></div>

Fears that methanol will not be available in the coming years at the scale required to power a growing and thirsty ocean fleet are pushing the order book deeper down the LNG pathway.

Potential shortage of green fuels ‘keeps us awake’: Hapag-Lloyd CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Global Port Tracker upgraded its forecast for imports over the next several months despite the threat of labor unrest and new tariffs by the incoming Trump administration. </p></div>

The Global Port Tracker upgraded its forecast for imports over the next several months despite the threat of labor unrest and new tariffs by the incoming Trump administration.

US import ‘surge’ to persist into spring amid continued frontloading: retailers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Federal Maritime Commission said that it needs more information about the new grouping of ocean carriers known as the Premier Alliance before the vessel-sharing agreement can begin in February on US trades. </p></div>

The Federal Maritime Commission said that it needs more information about the new grouping of ocean carriers known as the Premier Alliance before the vessel-sharing agreement can begin in February on US trades.

FMC halts Premier Alliance start for more information

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A lawsuit filed Thursday in US District Court alleges the fourth-largest US freight broker e Worldwide Express engaged in a campaign of retaliation with a former agent.</p></div>

A lawsuit filed Thursday in US District Court alleges the fourth-largest US freight broker e Worldwide Express engaged in a campaign of retaliation with a former agent.

Worldwide Express rejects lawsuit claims of customer theft, hacking

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A 30% increase in the total value of transportation and logistics acquisitions over the last six months signals a stronger market for M&amp;A emerging in 2025, PwC says in a market report.</p></div>

A 30% increase in the total value of transportation and logistics acquisitions over the last six months signals a stronger market for M&A emerging in 2025, PwC says in a market report.

Transportation M&A activity seen ready to rebound as value of deals rises

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A partnership between C.H. Robinson Worldwide and Highway seeks to push carrier ID systems deeper into truck brokerage networks as shippers demand action to prevent cargo theft by fraudsters.</p></div>

A partnership between C.H. Robinson Worldwide and Highway seeks to push carrier ID systems deeper into truck brokerage networks as shippers demand action to prevent cargo theft by fraudsters.

Broker, tech firm partner to root out fake motor carriers, fight fraud

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The direct sale of 12 terminals to Estes and R+L Carriers accelerates repositioning among the largest LTL carriers ahead of an anticipated increase in demand in 2025.</p></div>

The direct sale of 12 terminals to Estes and R+L Carriers accelerates repositioning among the largest LTL carriers ahead of an anticipated increase in demand in 2025.

New terminal sales by Yellow raising stakes for US LTL carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”</p></div>

Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Global protectionism and geopolitical shifts are prompting companies to delay real estate decisions. Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”</p><p><i>Inland24, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6363936408112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Global protectionism and geopolitical shifts are prompting companies to delay real estate decisions. Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.” Inland24, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties

The 1.5-year impact rule

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth.</p></div>

Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Strategic locations and green initiatives are essential in today's industrial real estate landscape. Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth.</p><p><i>Inland24, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6363935724112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Strategic locations and green initiatives are essential in today's industrial real estate landscape. Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth. Inland24, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties

Evolving industrial real estate needs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&amp;K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions.</p></div>

Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Data-driven approaches are crucial for enhancing customer success and operational resilience. Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&amp;K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions.</p><p><i>Inland24, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by C&amp;K Trucking</b></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6363702996112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Data-driven approaches are crucial for enhancing customer success and operational resilience. Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions. Inland24, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by C&K Trucking

Navigating logistics challenges

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>To create predictability, contracts need more clarity in what is agreed upon and a third-party review of how these contracts have been executed by both the carrier and shipper, says Jesper Praestensgaard, chairman of NYSHEX.</p></div>

To create predictability, contracts need more clarity in what is agreed upon and a third-party review of how these contracts have been executed by both the carrier and shipper, says Jesper Praestensgaard, chairman of NYSHEX.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>To create predictability, contracts need more clarity in what is agreed upon and a third-party review of how these contracts have been executed by both the carrier and shipper, says Jesper Praestensgaard, chairman of NYSHEX. New regulations can help provide accountability and predictability, giving the industry new standards that benefit all parties as the industry emerges from the current crisis.</p><p>TPM22, Long Beach, California Sponsored by NYSHEX</p><div class="wrapper-medium center-element"><img src="/images/phoenix/5659920_1.0.jpg"></img></div><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6309492918112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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