Name: Elevating trust as currency in global trade
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"The key is that we have to change together," said Kuehne+Nagel Senior Vice President and Head of Global Trades Paolo Montrone on the topic of translating trust and relationship management into tangible results. He also discusses how the fundamental role of freight forwarders — using assets, technology, and all innovation available to help clients succeeed in compeyotively managing a complex business — has not changed, and won't in the future. TPM22, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Kuehne+Nagel

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Absorbing its largest and most complex takeover to date was initially expected to take at least two years to complete, but will now be fully wrapped 20 months after the DB Schenker acquisition closed. </p></div>

Absorbing its largest and most complex takeover to date was initially expected to take at least two years to complete, but will now be fully wrapped 20 months after the DB Schenker acquisition closed.

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DSV moves to transform its business as Schenker integration accelerates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Momentum from robust growth on some Asian export trade lanes following the Christmas holidays has now slowed, with forwarders and analysts expecting muted demand over the coming two weeks.</p></div>

Momentum from robust growth on some Asian export trade lanes following the Christmas holidays has now slowed, with forwarders and analysts expecting muted demand over the coming two weeks.

Solid January demand to largely mute Lunar New Year air freight rush

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The parcel giant saw its forwarding and third-party logistics business drop in the fourth quarter due to higher tariffs, and says the weakness will carry over into the first quarter of 2026.  </p></div>

The parcel giant saw its forwarding and third-party logistics business drop in the fourth quarter due to higher tariffs, and says the weakness will carry over into the first quarter of 2026.

Changes in US trade policy hitting UPS’ supply chain business

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The multimodal option is aimed at shippers wanting predictability in cross-border shipments and the ability to control costs.</p></div>

The multimodal option is aimed at shippers wanting predictability in cross-border shipments and the ability to control costs.

DHL launches road-air service on busy China-Europe trade lane 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A drop in air freight charter rates has put the option of project cargoes moving by air back on the table.</p></div>

A drop in air freight charter rates has put the option of project cargoes moving by air back on the table.

Fast-tracked project schedules boost heavy-lift air freight volumes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier reported a steep drop in profitability as declining rates combined with higher costs of rerouting ships around southern Africa and startup expenses for the Gemini network.</p></div>

The carrier reported a steep drop in profitability as declining rates combined with higher costs of rerouting ships around southern Africa and startup expenses for the Gemini network.

Fourth-quarter rate slump drags down Hapag-Lloyd's 2025 financials

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The entire port workforce had walked off the job almost two weeks ago to protest a government decision to lease the port’s busiest terminal to DP World.</p></div>

The entire port workforce had walked off the job almost two weeks ago to protest a government decision to lease the port’s busiest terminal to DP World.

Bangladesh boxes begin to move as Chittagong port workers suspend strike

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ship operators say a return to the Red Sea hinges on broad shipper acceptance across multi-shipper voyages, according to a survey conducted by One World Shipbrokers. </p></div>

Ship operators say a return to the Red Sea hinges on broad shipper acceptance across multi-shipper voyages, according to a survey conducted by One World Shipbrokers.

MPV carriers emphatic on no resumption of Suez transits under current conditions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The new vessels are shorter and narrower than most 400-meter megaships that are mostly confined to the Asia-Europe trade, giving the carrier more deployment options across its global network. </p></div>

The new vessels are shorter and narrower than most 400-meter megaships that are mostly confined to the Asia-Europe trade, giving the carrier more deployment options across its global network.

Maersk widens deployment options with order for ‘flexible’ new ships

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The likely sale this year of the Port of New York and New Jersey’s largest marine terminal portends possible changes to how it will be operated in the long run. </p></div>

The likely sale this year of the Port of New York and New Jersey’s largest marine terminal portends possible changes to how it will be operated in the long run.

Maher’s next buyer faces billions in upgrades, decisions on capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The digital trade body argues that online sellers outside the EU were able to scale rapidly by exploiting gaps in customs and regulatory enforcement that European businesses could not legally replicate.</p></div>

The digital trade body argues that online sellers outside the EU were able to scale rapidly by exploiting gaps in customs and regulatory enforcement that European businesses could not legally replicate.

Polish trade group hits out at ‘unequal rules’ for Chinese e-commerce platforms

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Both sides had been engaged in protracted negotiations to break the trade deadlock that had cut India’s imports to the US East Coast by more than 30% over the past six months.</p></div>

Both sides had been engaged in protracted negotiations to break the trade deadlock that had cut India’s imports to the US East Coast by more than 30% over the past six months.

US agrees to slash tariffs on imports from India after reaching trade deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The software company with a network of thousands of proprietary roadside cameras has been primarily serving freight brokers with capacity sourcing and fraud mitigation tools. </p></div>

The software company with a network of thousands of proprietary roadside cameras has been primarily serving freight brokers with capacity sourcing and fraud mitigation tools.

Tech vendor GenLogs lands $60 million to target shippers, banks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With few opportunities for large-scale consolidation and freight rates under growing pressure from slowing volumes and the largest-ever order book, liners will need to look elsewhere to save costs; it won’t be long before AI offers up ready solutions, writes Peter Tirschwell.</p></div>

With few opportunities for large-scale consolidation and freight rates under growing pressure from slowing volumes and the largest-ever order book, liners will need to look elsewhere to save costs; it won’t be long before AI offers up ready solutions, writes Peter Tirschwell.

AI primed to offer ocean carriers many and varied ways to cut expenses

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move comes after Spain turned away three US-flag ships and a Danish multipurpose vessel on the grounds they were carrying military cargo bound for Israel.</p></div>

The move comes after Spain turned away three US-flag ships and a Danish multipurpose vessel on the grounds they were carrying military cargo bound for Israel.

FMC weighs hefty fees, port bans for Spanish vessels

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While linehaul performance has largely returned to normal for US Class I railroads, delays and bottlenecks triggered by the severe winter storm two weeks ago have now moved downstream to terminals in Chicago, Cincinnati and Memphis.</p></div>

While linehaul performance has largely returned to normal for US Class I railroads, delays and bottlenecks triggered by the severe winter storm two weeks ago have now moved downstream to terminals in Chicago, Cincinnati and Memphis.

Key inland rail terminals battle post-storm congestion, driver complaints

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The shock in spot market rates after the recent snowstorm and frigid temperatures has rivaled the severe winter weather of February 2021, which kickstarted an entire year of rising rates for shippers.</p></div>

The shock in spot market rates after the recent snowstorm and frigid temperatures has rivaled the severe winter weather of February 2021, which kickstarted an entire year of rising rates for shippers.

Disruptive winter weather in US jolts spot truck rates to big gains

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Still, the company’s CFO cautioned that no one should “get out over their skis” from the standpoint of freight recovery expectations.</p></div>

Still, the company’s CFO cautioned that no one should “get out over their skis” from the standpoint of freight recovery expectations.

ODFL ‘cautiously optimistic’ about LTL demand despite lackluster Q4

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Spot intermodal savings reached record levels in the fourth quarter, but railroads might hold back on raising rates as the disruptive winter weather has skewed trucking rates.  </p></div>

Spot intermodal savings reached record levels in the fourth quarter, but railroads might hold back on raising rates as the disruptive winter weather has skewed trucking rates.

Spot intermodal savings spiked in Q4, but providers remain cautious

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Technology has promised much over the past 20 years, but it hasn’t really changed the core functions of most logistics practitioners.  The era of AI is undoubtedly upon us, and with it, the potential to change how cargo movement is managed.</p></div>

Technology has promised much over the past 20 years, but it hasn’t really changed the core functions of most logistics practitioners. The era of AI is undoubtedly upon us, and with it, the potential to change how cargo movement is managed.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Technology has promised much over the past 20 years, but it hasn’t really changed the core functions of most logistics practitioners, whether it’s cargo owners managing transportation, or 3PLs assisting those cargo owners. But the era of AI is undoubtedly upon us, and with it, the potential to change not just the ease with which cargo movement is managed, but how it’s managed.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6388681988112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Technology has promised much over the past 20 years, but it hasn’t really changed the core functions of most logistics practitioners, whether it’s cargo owners managing transportation, or 3PLs assisting those cargo owners. But the era of AI is undoubtedly upon us, and with it, the potential to change not just the ease with which cargo movement is managed, but how it’s managed.

Logistics world awaiting true disruption

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Grant Sernick, head of sales and marketing at 3rdWave, joins TPM Today to discuss his belief that AI can only work when it joins the logistics context currently stuck in silos.</p></div>

Grant Sernick, head of sales and marketing at 3rdWave, joins TPM Today to discuss his belief that AI can only work when it joins the logistics context currently stuck in silos.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>We are drowning in data but starving for context. And according to Grant Sernick of 3rdwave, that is exactly why most AI initiatives in logistics are going to hit a wall.</p><p>If your AI doesn’t know the difference between a high-priority SKU and a low-value filler, it’s just faster noise.</p><p>Grant joins host Eric Johnson on TPM Today to explain why the future of supply chain tech isn’t about better bots—it’s about better context.</p><p>• Why AI agents fail without a unified data layer. </p><p>• The massive disconnect between Transportation and Trade Compliance. </p><p>• How to finally close the gap between “Where is my box?” and “Where is my revenue?”</p><p>This episode was streamed live on January 23, 2026 on <a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/">TPM Today</a>. </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="0d-cBOtngEM"></dynamic-object></div></div>

We are drowning in data but starving for context. And according to Grant Sernick of 3rdwave, that is exactly why most AI initiatives in logistics are going to hit a wall. If your AI doesn’t know the difference between a high-priority SKU and a low-value filler, it’s just faster noise. Grant joins host Eric Johnson on TPM Today to explain why the future of supply chain tech isn’t about better bots—it’s about better context. • Why AI agents fail without a unified data layer. • The massive disconnect between Transportation and Trade Compliance. • How to finally close the gap between “Where is my box?” and “Where is my revenue?” This episode was streamed live on January 23, 2026 on TPM Today .

TPM TODAY | Stop tracking containers. Start tracking products.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical. </p></div>

Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical. The Journal of Commerce is reporting on what a merged transcontinental railroad would mean for shippers, and Senior Intermodal Editor Ari Ashe will address at TPM. </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6388179525112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical. The Journal of Commerce is reporting on what a merged transcontinental railroad would mean for shippers, and Senior Intermodal Editor Ari Ashe will address at TPM.

Could a merged UP-NS attract cargo to West Coast?

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Senior Vice President Paolo Montrone on the hard work involved translating trust and relationship management into tangible results that improve supply chain business.</p></div>

Senior Vice President Paolo Montrone on the hard work involved translating trust and relationship management into tangible results that improve supply chain business.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>"The key is that we have to change together," said Kuehne+Nagel Senior Vice President and Head of Global Trades Paolo Montrone on the topic of translating trust and relationship management into tangible results. He also discusses how the fundamental role of freight forwarders — using assets, technology, and all innovation available to help clients succeeed in compeyotively managing a complex business — has not changed, and won't in the future.</p><p><i>TPM22, Long Beach, California</i></p><p>Sponsored by Kuehne+Nagel</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6308283626112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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