Name: DHL Executive Discusses Logistics for Life Sciences, Health Care (Video)
Uploaded: Feb 8, 2011, 4:22 PM EST
Description: DHL’s Angelos Orfanos discusses life sciences and health care supply chains.

DHL&rsquo;s Angelos Orfanos discusses life sciences and health care supply chains.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The forwarder offered an unsettled outlook for the trans-Pacific in 2025 as shippers navigate the Trump administration’s 145% tariffs on goods made in China.  </p></div>

The forwarder offered an unsettled outlook for the trans-Pacific in 2025 as shippers navigate the Trump administration’s 145% tariffs on goods made in China.

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US ocean freight from China fell ‘significantly’: Expeditors

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Interest in FTZs, where shippers can store goods while deferring the payment of duties, has increased dramatically since President Donald Trump implemented tariffs in April.</p></div>

Interest in FTZs, where shippers can store goods while deferring the payment of duties, has increased dramatically since President Donald Trump implemented tariffs in April.

US importers turning to foreign trade zones amid tariff hikes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>It is the second acquisition this week by a CMA CGM subsidiary following CEVA Logistics’ takeover of Turkish forwarder Borusan Tedarik, with both deals aimed at extending the carrier’s end-to-end supply chain control.</p></div>

It is the second acquisition this week by a CMA CGM subsidiary following CEVA Logistics’ takeover of Turkish forwarder Borusan Tedarik, with both deals aimed at extending the carrier’s end-to-end supply chain control.

CMA CGM expands air cargo fleet with Air Belgium takeover

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Chartered flights from China to the US have been canceled and air freight traffic has declined as Washington prepares to scrap the duty-free exemption for low-value goods shipped from China and Hong Kong.</p></div>

Chartered flights from China to the US have been canceled and air freight traffic has declined as Washington prepares to scrap the duty-free exemption for low-value goods shipped from China and Hong Kong.

Air cargo volumes fall on trans-Pacific as US de minimis changes loom

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>If regulatory approval is achieved, the deal will nearly double the size of CMA CGM subsidiary CEVA Logistics’ footprint in a rapidly expanding region.</p></div>

If regulatory approval is achieved, the deal will nearly double the size of CMA CGM subsidiary CEVA Logistics’ footprint in a rapidly expanding region.

CEVA expands reach in Turkey with $440 million acquisition

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Wallenius Wilhelmsen, the world’s largest car carrier operator, said its vessels make between 300 and 350 voyages a year to the US, potentially generating annual voyage fees of about $300 million.</p></div>

Wallenius Wilhelmsen, the world’s largest car carrier operator, said its vessels make between 300 and 350 voyages a year to the US, potentially generating annual voyage fees of about $300 million.

Multimillion-dollar price tag awaits car carriers as US ship fees loom

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The investment will increase the Port of Caucedo’s capacity by 24% while expanding an adjacent Free Trade Zone, the terminal operator said. </p></div>

The investment will increase the Port of Caucedo’s capacity by 24% while expanding an adjacent Free Trade Zone, the terminal operator said.

DP World plans $760 million investment in the Dominican Republic

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Much of the volume that has been locked up over the past month will come flooding back into the market after Washington and Beijing agreed to significantly slash their respective tariffs for 90 days. </p></div>

Much of the volume that has been locked up over the past month will come flooding back into the market after Washington and Beijing agreed to significantly slash their respective tariffs for 90 days.

Capacity crunch beckons on eastbound trans-Pacific after US-China deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Despite a ceasefire announced over the weekend between India and Pakistan, the combined impact of the recent tensions and enhanced port security protocols has left container supply chains out of India’s west coast corridor in a state of flux.</p></div>

Despite a ceasefire announced over the weekend between India and Pakistan, the combined impact of the recent tensions and enhanced port security protocols has left container supply chains out of India’s west coast corridor in a state of flux.

West India container trade facing delays, vessel skips after regional tensions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The National Retail Federation also warned the negative growth will accelerate, with imports through the summer expected to be at least 20% lower than the corresponding month last year. </p></div>

The National Retail Federation also warned the negative growth will accelerate, with imports through the summer expected to be at least 20% lower than the corresponding month last year. 

US retailers project first year-over-year import cut in 19 months as tariffs bite

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A request for industry comment on trucking regulations that could be modified or ended generated 896 responses in one month, with electronic logging devices and hours of service rules at the top of the list.</p></div>

A request for industry comment on trucking regulations that could be modified or ended generated 896 responses in one month, with electronic logging devices and hours of service rules at the top of the list.

Truckers send Trump administration long list of rules to rewrite or kill

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Trade disputes cast a pall over US manufacturing and trucking as exports and imports drop, PMI surveys show. </p></div>

Trade disputes cast a pall over US manufacturing and trucking as exports and imports drop, PMI surveys show.

Manufacturing malaise clouds outlook for US industrial freight

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US’ second-largest intermodal carrier has not yet felt the effects of US tariffs on China but notes the delay in impact between the ports and the rails could take a few weeks.</p></div>

The US’ second-largest intermodal carrier has not yet felt the effects of US tariffs on China but notes the delay in impact between the ports and the rails could take a few weeks.

Drop in USWC domestic intermodal volumes could come soon: Hub Group

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The tight supply of warehousing for frontloaded freight is diverting truck shipments as shippers reposition inventory.</p></div>

The tight supply of warehousing for frontloaded freight is diverting truck shipments as shippers reposition inventory.

Tariffs amplify US warehousing demand, disrupt inland truck routes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With the status of a federal multimodal freight network unclear, heavy haulers are forging ahead with their own push for processes, highway improvements and infrastructure specific to the transport of oversized and overweight loads.</p></div>

With the status of a federal multimodal freight network unclear, heavy haulers are forging ahead with their own push for processes, highway improvements and infrastructure specific to the transport of oversized and overweight loads.

Heavy loads at risk from uncertainty around US freight network map

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Daniel Howell, chief operating officer of Global Container Terminals, delves into GCT’s multimillion-dollar investments into infrastructure, equipment and innovation, and how the business is staying ahead of demand.</p></div>

Daniel Howell, chief operating officer of Global Container Terminals, delves into GCT’s multimillion-dollar investments into infrastructure, equipment and innovation, and how the business is staying ahead of demand.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In the face of ongoing supply chain disruption, stability may be the most valuable thing a company can provide. Daniel Howell, chief operating officer of Global Container Terminals, delves into GCT’s multimillion-dollar investments into infrastructure, equipment and innovation, and how the business is staying ahead of demand.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Global Container Terminals</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372171097112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

In the face of ongoing supply chain disruption, stability may be the most valuable thing a company can provide. Daniel Howell, chief operating officer of Global Container Terminals, delves into GCT’s multimillion-dollar investments into infrastructure, equipment and innovation, and how the business is staying ahead of demand. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Global Container Terminals

Staying ahead of the curve

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Adam Roth, executive vice president of industrial services at NAI Hiffman, offers his observations on the state of the industry and how industrial real estate can play a role.</p></div>

Adam Roth, executive vice president of industrial services at NAI Hiffman, offers his observations on the state of the industry and how industrial real estate can play a role.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>As stakeholders adjust to dynamic shifts in the supply chain, they are considering all factors, including real estate, to gain an edge. Adam Roth, executive vice president of industrial services at NAI Hiffman, offers his observations on the state of the industry and how industrial real estate can play a role.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372173233112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

As stakeholders adjust to dynamic shifts in the supply chain, they are considering all factors, including real estate, to gain an edge. Adam Roth, executive vice president of industrial services at NAI Hiffman, offers his observations on the state of the industry and how industrial real estate can play a role. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties

Real estate strategies

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Brian Kobza, chief commercial officer at IMC Logistics, talks about the importance of partnering with railroads and the company’s approach to sustainability.</p></div>

Brian Kobza, chief commercial officer at IMC Logistics, talks about the importance of partnering with railroads and the company’s approach to sustainability.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Partnerships can make or break supply chain success. Brian Kobza, chief commercial officer at IMC Logistics, talks about the importance of partnering with railroads and the company’s approach to sustainability.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by IMC Logistics</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372171574112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Partnerships can make or break supply chain success. Brian Kobza, chief commercial officer at IMC Logistics, talks about the importance of partnering with railroads and the company’s approach to sustainability. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by IMC Logistics

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