Name: Electrolux's Jensen on the 'Lack of Peak Season,' Shipper-Carrier Relations (Video)
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Bjorn Vang Jensen, vice president of Global Logistics for Electrolux, Singapore, gives his assessment on what he says was a lack of a peak season, and talks about how shipper/carrier relations have changed recently as he attends TPM Asia in Shenzhen. TPM Asia Videos [Editorial note: image removed/no longer available] POHA's Moseley Talks Panama Canal Progress, Port Challenges in 2012 [Editorial note: image removed/no longer available] Jefferies' Leung on Shipping Prospects for 2012 [Editorial note: image removed/no longer available] TSA's Conrad Asseses the Peak Season, Capacity Directions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With demand on the corridor continuing to outstrip available capacity constrained by the Middle East war, any resumption of hostilities would keep upward pressure on rates. </p></div>

With demand on the corridor continuing to outstrip available capacity constrained by the Middle East war, any resumption of hostilities would keep upward pressure on rates.

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Asia-Europe air cargo rates remain elevated as Gulf tensions escalate

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Global cargo capacity has largely recovered to pre-shock levels, while international routes have yet to be seriously affected by jet fuel shortages, according to Xeneta.</p></div>

Global cargo capacity has largely recovered to pre-shock levels, while international routes have yet to be seriously affected by jet fuel shortages, according to Xeneta.

Air freight supply-demand factors adjust to war-disrupted market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tobias Meyer said 10 dedicated DHL Supply Chain warehouses with 7 million square feet of capacity will go live in North America this year, specifically targeting data center logistics.</p></div>

Tobias Meyer said 10 dedicated DHL Supply Chain warehouses with 7 million square feet of capacity will go live in North America this year, specifically targeting data center logistics.

DHL targeting US data center development to boost group revenues: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>DSV CEO Jens Lund, speaking during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Wednesday, said the integration of Schenker has been completed in more than 50 countries, with full integration still on tap by the end of this year.</p></div>

DSV CEO Jens Lund, speaking during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Wednesday, said the integration of Schenker has been completed in more than 50 countries, with full integration still on tap by the end of this year.

More job cuts in the works for Q2 as DSV-Schenker integration continues: Lund

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Iran conflict, which began late in the first quarter, had little impact on the forwarder’s first-quarter business, accounting for just a 1.5% decline in ocean freight volumes.</p></div>

The Iran conflict, which began late in the first quarter, had little impact on the forwarder’s first-quarter business, accounting for just a 1.5% decline in ocean freight volumes.

K+N develops new ocean markets, air freight measures to offset war impact

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The ocean carrier halted the Pearl service about a year ago due to weak market fundamentals, but said current demand merits its return.  </p></div>

The ocean carrier halted the Pearl service about a year ago due to weak market fundamentals, but said current demand merits its return.

MSC brings back trans-Pacific express service due to rate surge

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Vancouver and Prince Rupert are in the midst of a long-term recovery from severe disruptions that occurred in 2023 and 2024, indicating not superiority but rather another step in regaining what had previously been the region’s normal role, writes Larry Gross. </p></div>

Vancouver and Prince Rupert are in the midst of a long-term recovery from severe disruptions that occurred in 2023 and 2024, indicating not superiority but rather another step in regaining what had previously been the region’s normal role, writes Larry Gross.

Western Canadian import gains demonstrate recovery, not dominance: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Space on vessels leaving Asia has become tight enough that forwarders are warning customers they must book at least three weeks in advance amid a rush to bring in fall and end-of-year holiday merchandise. </p></div>

Space on vessels leaving Asia has become tight enough that forwarders are warning customers they must book at least three weeks in advance amid a rush to bring in fall and end-of-year holiday merchandise.

Trans-Pacific frontloading drives early peak capacity crunch, rate surge

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The end of the Indus Express service comes as Indian exports to the US East Coast in April were down 25% year over year. </p></div>

The end of the Indus Express service comes as Indian exports to the US East Coast in April were down 25% year over year.

MSC pulls India-USEC capacity amid cloudy market conditions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps claimed responsibility for the attack on the 3,900-TEU vessel, which the ocean carrier said was “completely unjustified.”</p></div>

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps claimed responsibility for the attack on the 3,900-TEU vessel, which the ocean carrier said was “completely unjustified.”

MSC says ship was attacked while departing Iraqi port in Persian Gulf

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move would levy tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies for allegedly failing to impose forced labor restrictions that the US Trade Representative claims has disadvantaged US workers.</p></div>

The move would levy tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies for allegedly failing to impose forced labor restrictions that the US Trade Representative claims has disadvantaged US workers.

USTR proposes sweeping forced labor tariffs on virtually all US trading partners

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The coming legislation is part of a larger effort by Prime Minister Mark Carney to double non-US exports within the decade and boost supply chain resilience by investing in ports and curbing freight disruptions.</p></div>

The coming legislation is part of a larger effort by Prime Minister Mark Carney to double non-US exports within the decade and boost supply chain resilience by investing in ports and curbing freight disruptions.

Canada readies ambitious legislation to reform supply chain

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman said it is continuing an investigation into whether the intermodal provider “misled investors about having prepared its financial statements consistent with relevant accounting rules.”</p></div>

Shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman said it is continuing an investigation into whether the intermodal provider “misled investors about having prepared its financial statements consistent with relevant accounting rules.”

Hub Group COO, CFO leave company after $77 million accounting error

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US maritime regulator said the ocean carrier will also refund third parties that paid detention bills and will limit future billing to shippers and consignees. </p></div>

The US maritime regulator said the ocean carrier will also refund third parties that paid detention bills and will limit future billing to shippers and consignees.

FMC collects civil penalty from Maersk on detention bills

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>TMV said the new funding will seed companies that want to apply new technologies to the maritime industry, shipbuilding and related infrastructure. </p></div>

TMV said the new funding will seed companies that want to apply new technologies to the maritime industry, shipbuilding and related infrastructure.

Early-stage tech fund targets maritime industry with $200 million

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Stock building by manufacturers is contributing to higher shipment weights at large LTL carriers, as is the transfer of freight from truckload carriers.</p></div>

Stock building by manufacturers is contributing to higher shipment weights at large LTL carriers, as is the transfer of freight from truckload carriers.

LTL shipments get heavier as US manufacturing gains steam

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A new platform that would score the dock efficiency of US LTL shippers could help restrain rising LTL costs — if shippers share the data.</p></div>

A new platform that would score the dock efficiency of US LTL shippers could help restrain rising LTL costs — if shippers share the data.

‘Scoring’ seen giving US LTL shippers pricing leverage with carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deal will see WWEX’s transportation brokerage services directly connected to e-commerce management tools used by small and medium-sized businesses.</p></div>

The deal will see WWEX’s transportation brokerage services directly connected to e-commerce management tools used by small and medium-sized businesses.

Parent of e-commerce software provider acquires top freight broker WWEX

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With its spin-off completed, standalone carrier FedEx Freight wants to reverse recent volume declines by filling more trailers with non-industrial freight.</p></div>

With its spin-off completed, standalone carrier FedEx Freight wants to reverse recent volume declines by filling more trailers with non-industrial freight.

Independent FedEx Freight looks to roll into new markets

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>After a difficult first quarter of declining container volumes, the Northwest Seaport Alliance wants to incorporate the best features of both landlord and operating ports to better meet the needs of its exporter and importer customers.</p></div>

After a difficult first quarter of declining container volumes, the Northwest Seaport Alliance wants to incorporate the best features of both landlord and operating ports to better meet the needs of its exporter and importer customers.

Seattle-Tacoma evolving toward hybrid landlord-operating port model

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ben Silas, chief commercial officer at EFM Global, joins TPM Today to discuss the impact of changing global rules around the carnet system and temporary imports.</p></div>

Ben Silas, chief commercial officer at EFM Global, joins TPM Today to discuss the impact of changing global rules around the carnet system and temporary imports.

TPM TODAY | Will Your Cargo Survive the June 1 Carnet Shift?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>James Houghtalin, executive vice president at Cosco Shipping Lines North America, discusses the company’s focus on efficiency, flexibility, and offering diverse service options to meet customer needs while promoting sustainability through emission reductions, expanding electric truck fleets and ensuring workplace safety through training.</p></div>

James Houghtalin, executive vice president at Cosco Shipping Lines North America, discusses the company’s focus on efficiency, flexibility, and offering diverse service options to meet customer needs while promoting sustainability through emission reductions, expanding electric truck fleets and ensuring workplace safety through training.

Resilient, efficient, eco-friendly service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Paul Brashier, vice president, global supply chain at ITS Logistics, explains why the industry must remain vigilant in combating theft and fraud, how ITS’ US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index evolved from an internal resource into a key market barometer, and why training people to use AI effectively is essential for making informed decisions.</p></div>

Paul Brashier, vice president, global supply chain at ITS Logistics, explains why the industry must remain vigilant in combating theft and fraud, how ITS’ US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index evolved from an internal resource into a key market barometer, and why training people to use AI effectively is essential for making informed decisions.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Bjorn Vang Jensen, vice president of Global Logistics for Electrolux, Singapore, gives his assessment on what he says was a lack of a peak season, and talks about how shipper/carrier relations have ch</p></div>

Bjorn Vang Jensen, vice president of Global Logistics for Electrolux, Singapore, gives his assessment on what he says was a lack of a peak season, and talks about how shipper/carrier relations have ch

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Bjorn Vang Jensen, vice president of Global Logistics for Electrolux, Singapore, gives his assessment on what he says was a lack of a peak season, and talks about how shipper/carrier relations have changed recently as he attends TPM Asia in Shenzhen.  </p><p></p><p></p><p><b>TPM Asia Videos </b></p><p></p><p>[Editorial note: image removed/no longer available]</p><p><u>POHA's Moseley Talks Panama Canal Progress, Port Challenges in 2012 </u></p><p></p><p>[Editorial note: image removed/no longer available]</p><p><u>Jefferies' Leung on Shipping Prospects for 2012 </u></p><p></p><p>[Editorial note: image removed/no longer available]</p><p><u>TSA's Conrad Asseses the Peak Season, Capacity Directions</u></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="07imxrhHkys?rel=0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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