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Sponsored: After two years of supply chain disruption, ocean carriers are enjoying their new position on top of the heap, according to Laufer Group’s Mark Laufer, while BCOs are doing everything they can to cement relationships in this new environment. In the end, he says, this should result in a more equal relationship between shippers and carriers, which will in turn yield in a smoother contracting process and a more logical pricing process. TPM22, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Laufer Group Related Beyond TPM podcast: Can the culture of ocean carriers fundamentally evolve?

<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.

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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>Prices have more than doubled since the war started, and with fuel comprising almost 30% of operating expenses, the Hong Kong-based carrier has been forced to reduce capacity.</p></div>

Prices have more than doubled since the war started, and with fuel comprising almost 30% of operating expenses, the Hong Kong-based carrier has been forced to reduce capacity.

Cathay Pacific cuts flights as soaring jet fuel prices hit operating costs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Khor Fakkan and Fujairah in the UAE and Sohar in Oman had kept carriers restricted to imports since the war began due to severe yard space and cargo evacuation constraints. </p></div>

Khor Fakkan and Fujairah in the UAE and Sohar in Oman had kept carriers restricted to imports since the war began due to severe yard space and cargo evacuation constraints.

Disrupted Middle East-India shipments restart as choked supply chains ease

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But CEO Vincent Clerc said while the carrier assesses the situation with the view of eventually restarting some services through the region, Maersk would be taking a cautious approach, with the safety of seafarers the “first priority.” </p></div>

But CEO Vincent Clerc said while the carrier assesses the situation with the view of eventually restarting some services through the region, Maersk would be taking a cautious approach, with the safety of seafarers the “first priority.”

Maersk mulls potential Red Sea return as hopes rise over US-Iran deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The software vendor said shippers can move away from having intermediaries manage bookings by automating the process and tying it to performance data that FourKites holds. </p></div>

The software vendor said shippers can move away from having intermediaries manage bookings by automating the process and tying it to performance data that FourKites holds.

FourKites takes aim at automating ocean bookings for shippers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Cargo shippers and forwarders have found themselves taking on more of the burden for inland transport, relying on barges and trucks to fill in the gaps and even expanding their own fleets of heavy-duty rail cars.</p></div>

Cargo shippers and forwarders have found themselves taking on more of the burden for inland transport, relying on barges and trucks to fill in the gaps and even expanding their own fleets of heavy-duty rail cars.

Growth in energy-linked project cargo exacerbates US rail car shortage

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But the carrier’s ability to continue that cost recovery will depend on the long-term impact of high energy prices on consumer demand and how the industry manages its fast-growing order book, Vincent Clerc says. </p></div>

But the carrier’s ability to continue that cost recovery will depend on the long-term impact of high energy prices on consumer demand and how the industry manages its fast-growing order book, Vincent Clerc says.

Maersk passing $500 million monthly fuel bill to customers ‘in full’: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>One analyst says it is almost certain that rates in some parts of the country will climb because of the missing capacity next week, especially in warmer agriculture-dominant states now producing their first crop of the season.</p></div>

One analyst says it is almost certain that rates in some parts of the country will climb because of the missing capacity next week, especially in warmer agriculture-dominant states now producing their first crop of the season.

Annual ‘Roadcheck’ likely to tighten US trucking capacity, boost rates 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Logistics and transportation veterans decried Amazon’s announcement this week that it is offering bundled supply chain services as merely a repackaging of current capabilities; others weren’t as quick to dismiss it. </p></div>

Logistics and transportation veterans decried Amazon’s announcement this week that it is offering bundled supply chain services as merely a repackaging of current capabilities; others weren’t as quick to dismiss it.

Amazon’s 3PL foray: marketing ploy or existential threat to 3PLs?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The acquisition of German logistics software company Logward continues a trend of visibility vendors extending beyond data provision to areas such as transportation management, booking and allocation.</p></div>

The acquisition of German logistics software company Logward continues a trend of visibility vendors extending beyond data provision to areas such as transportation management, booking and allocation.

Shippeo acquires software provider to link data to decision-making

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A long-term decline in US forest product production is being accelerated by the increasing use of composite materials that require less wood and trade policy complications abroad.  </p></div>

A long-term decline in US forest product production is being accelerated by the increasing use of composite materials that require less wood and trade policy complications abroad.

Structural demand shifts pulverizing US forest exports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier’s purchase of FirstFleet raised its truck count substantially, but overall capacity still contracted in the first quarter, according to the <i>Journal of Commerce</i>’s index.</p></div>

The carrier’s purchase of FirstFleet raised its truck count substantially, but overall capacity still contracted in the first quarter, according to the Journal of Commerce’s index.

Werner acquisition boosts Truckload Capacity Index despite low demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A <i>Journal of Commerce</i> review found several instances where the promotional trucking awards appear to reflect service performance, rather than a strong safety culture or the skill of the drivers behind the wheel.</p></div>

A Journal of Commerce review found several instances where the promotional trucking awards appear to reflect service performance, rather than a strong safety culture or the skill of the drivers behind the wheel.

Safety assumptions appear misguided in ‘carrier of the year’ honors

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But the window to lock in those savings over long-haul trucking will shrink because railroads eventually will increase their spot and contract pricing, too.</p></div>

But the window to lock in those savings over long-haul trucking will shrink because railroads eventually will increase their spot and contract pricing, too.

Shippers banked record discounts via intermodal in Q1: ISI

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Mike Bozza, port deputy director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, outlines how a $45 billion capital plan is driving modernization, safety and capacity over the next decade; policy changes needed to maintain premier gateway status; and sustainability initiatives being put in place to attain net-zero status by 2050. </p></div>

Mike Bozza, port deputy director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, outlines how a $45 billion capital plan is driving modernization, safety and capacity over the next decade; policy changes needed to maintain premier gateway status; and sustainability initiatives being put in place to attain net-zero status by 2050.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>As black swan events become more frequent, successful ports are not only addressing today’s challenges but also planning for long-term resilience and growth. Mike Bozza, port deputy director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, outlines how a $45 billion capital plan is driving modernization, safety and capacity over the next decade; policy changes needed to maintain premier gateway status; and sustainability initiatives being put in place to attain net-zero status by 2050. </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6394984127112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

As black swan events become more frequent, successful ports are not only addressing today’s challenges but also planning for long-term resilience and growth. Mike Bozza, port deputy director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, outlines how a $45 billion capital plan is driving modernization, safety and capacity over the next decade; policy changes needed to maintain premier gateway status; and sustainability initiatives being put in place to attain net-zero status by 2050. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Building adaptable ports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sunandan Ray, head of US freight forwarding at DP World, shares insights on the advantages of building an in-house, owned-and-operated digital platform; how a global forwarding network enhances service flexibility; and key challenges faced by the business.</p></div>

Sunandan Ray, head of US freight forwarding at DP World, shares insights on the advantages of building an in-house, owned-and-operated digital platform; how a global forwarding network enhances service flexibility; and key challenges faced by the business.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Looking ahead, the importance of flexibility, resilience, and fully integrated, end-to-end supply chain strategies will only continue to grow as companies adapt to ongoing disruptions. Sunandan Ray, head of US freight forwarding at DP World, shares insights on the advantages of building an in-house, owned-and-operated digital platform; how a global forwarding network enhances service flexibility; and key challenges faced by the business.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by DP World</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6394985025112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Looking ahead, the importance of flexibility, resilience, and fully integrated, end-to-end supply chain strategies will only continue to grow as companies adapt to ongoing disruptions. Sunandan Ray, head of US freight forwarding at DP World, shares insights on the advantages of building an in-house, owned-and-operated digital platform; how a global forwarding network enhances service flexibility; and key challenges faced by the business. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by DP World

Building resilience with end-to-end service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Casper Ellerbaek, executive vice president and global head of ocean freight at DHL, discusses how the business is using different modes of transport to avoid delays, shifting toward low-carbon shipping as a core strategy and planning ahead for future challenges.</p></div>

Casper Ellerbaek, executive vice president and global head of ocean freight at DHL, discusses how the business is using different modes of transport to avoid delays, shifting toward low-carbon shipping as a core strategy and planning ahead for future challenges.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Global shipping routes continue to face disruptions and uncertainty, so forwarders need to be more flexible and avoid replying on just one route or method to meet their customers’ needs. Casper Ellerbaek, executive vice president and global head of ocean freight at DHL, discusses how the business is using different modes of transport to avoid delays, shifting toward low-carbon shipping as a core strategy and planning ahead for future challenges.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by DHL</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6394880335112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Global shipping routes continue to face disruptions and uncertainty, so forwarders need to be more flexible and avoid replying on just one route or method to meet their customers’ needs. Casper Ellerbaek, executive vice president and global head of ocean freight at DHL, discusses how the business is using different modes of transport to avoid delays, shifting toward low-carbon shipping as a core strategy and planning ahead for future challenges. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by DHL

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ocean carriers are enjoying their new position on top of the heap, says Laufer Group’s Mark Laufer, while BCOs are doing everything they can to cement relationships. </p></div>

Ocean carriers are enjoying their new position on top of the heap, says Laufer Group’s Mark Laufer, while BCOs are doing everything they can to cement relationships.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Sponsored: After two years of supply chain disruption, ocean carriers are enjoying their new position on top of the heap, according to Laufer Group’s Mark Laufer, while BCOs are doing everything they can to cement relationships in this new environment. In the end, he says, this should result in a more equal relationship between shippers and carriers, which will in turn yield in a smoother contracting process and a more logical pricing process.</p><p><i>TPM22, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Laufer Group</i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-the-culture-of-ocean-carriers-fundamentally-evolve/id1560171595?i=1000547710441">Related Beyond TPM podcast: Can the culture of ocean carriers fundamentally evolve?</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-medium center-element"><img src="/images/phoenix/5659917_1.0.jpg"></img></div><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6309595326112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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