Name: Flexing its tech know-how
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Description: Earlier this year, Flexport ramped up tech offerings with artificial intelligence at the core of its rollout strategy. Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen delves into the thinking behind that strategy and the company’s tech path moving forward. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Flexport

Earlier this year, Flexport ramped up tech offerings with artificial intelligence at the core of its rollout strategy. Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen delves into the thinking behind that strategy and the company’s tech path moving forward. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Flexport

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The loss of An-124 heavy-lift air capacity will force a modal shift to ocean or a reduction in cargo sizes to fit into smaller craft, experts say.</p></div>

The loss of An-124 heavy-lift air capacity will force a modal shift to ocean or a reduction in cargo sizes to fit into smaller craft, experts say.

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Market seeks to navigate medium-term cuts to heavy-lift air cargo capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But a rise in demand for general cargo will not be enough to offset the sharp decline in e-commerce shipments that followed the US clampdown in May on low-value imports from China. </p></div>

But a rise in demand for general cargo will not be enough to offset the sharp decline in e-commerce shipments that followed the US clampdown in May on low-value imports from China.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The acquisition of Cole Group brings Mullen trade consulting and additional non-asset logistics leverage in the US and Canada.</p></div>

The acquisition of Cole Group brings Mullen trade consulting and additional non-asset logistics leverage in the US and Canada.

Acquisition expands Canada’s Mullen Group customs brokerage, forwarding

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday stated that President Donald Trump’s tariffs exceed his authority. </p></div>

The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday stated that President Donald Trump’s tariffs exceed his authority.

Federal court ruling blocking tariffs resets shipping outlook

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Demand for goods traditionally shipped by air has been weakened by global economic issues, high inflation in destination markets and geopolitical issues that have impacted trade flows. </p></div>

Demand for goods traditionally shipped by air has been weakened by global economic issues, high inflation in destination markets and geopolitical issues that have impacted trade flows.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A wide-ranging report commissioned by Canada’s Labor Ministry says British Columbia’s ports are vulnerable to strikes in part because of disparate longshore unions involved in contract talks. </p></div>

A wide-ranging report commissioned by Canada’s Labor Ministry says British Columbia’s ports are vulnerable to strikes in part because of disparate longshore unions involved in contract talks.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>It is reasonable to assume the larger container carriers are now going to earn above historical returns, but they will not be immune from significant dips when supply significantly exceeds demand, writes Jeremy Masters.</p></div>

It is reasonable to assume the larger container carriers are now going to earn above historical returns, but they will not be immune from significant dips when supply significantly exceeds demand, writes Jeremy Masters.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While just 2% to 3% of global container traffic transits the key chokepoint, any restrictions would further tie up global vessel capacity and cut off the ports of Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi. </p></div>

While just 2% to 3% of global container traffic transits the key chokepoint, any restrictions would further tie up global vessel capacity and cut off the ports of Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi.

Closure of Strait of Hormuz would further stretch global container capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Economies of scale are prompting shippers to superscale project cargoes, putting pressure on carriers and forwarders. </p></div>

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Heavier power cargoes challenge transport, infrastructure limitations

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>OTR Capital argues DAT, the largest load board for truckload freight in North America, violated a non-compete clause when it acquired factoring company Outgo in May. </p></div>

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Court orders DAT to temporarily halt trucking factoring service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A trio of bills would change US shipping law to reflect the current wariness surrounding China’s maritime industry and promote cargo preference for US fleets. </p></div>

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Congress takes aim at China’s maritime industry with new legislation

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The lack of interoperability between a wide-ranging set of tracking hardware products presents an obstacle for customs authorities to overcome, a new report has found. </p></div>

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Cargo landing at the country’s ports in July will be 20% higher than the forecast made just last month by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. </p></div>

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Pause on tariffs prompts US retailers to upgrade summer import forecast

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Demand from Cargado’s freight broker customers to add US-Canada carriers to its vetted network led the company to move to the northern border. </p></div>

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Cross-border truckload marketplace expands into Canada

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>UP’s new protection program for high-value freight comes amid heightened concerns over cargo theft in the US and will cost users $100 per container.</p></div>

UP’s new protection program for high-value freight comes amid heightened concerns over cargo theft in the US and will cost users $100 per container.

Union Pacific will offer shippers enhanced liability coverage for cargo theft

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Instead of rising in May as would typically be expected, US freight volumes dropped, and that is having an impact on pricing, freight indicators reveal. </p></div>

Instead of rising in May as would typically be expected, US freight volumes dropped, and that is having an impact on pricing, freight indicators reveal.

US trucking rate momentum stalls amid volume decline: Cass, PPIs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Truckload carriers told the Wells Fargo industrial conference their market is tightening slowly, but enforcement of cabotage and language rules may speed the process. </p></div>

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Schneider, J.B. Hunt see US truck capacity shrinking in H2

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The intermodal yard and attached warehouse park would be developed about 50 miles outside the city and are part of a $170 million investment plan unveiled by the railroad.  </p></div>

The intermodal yard and attached warehouse park would be developed about 50 miles outside the city and are part of a $170 million investment plan unveiled by the railroad.

Canadian National to move forward on new Chicago-area logistics hub

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>SalSon Logistics CEO Jason Fisk discusses navigating a complex port ecosystem and understanding a clientele with diverse needs.</p></div>

SalSon Logistics CEO Jason Fisk discusses navigating a complex port ecosystem and understanding a clientele with diverse needs.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>SalSon Logistics boasts a rare statistic these days: a 98% on-time delivery performance rate. SalSon CEO Jason Fisk discusses navigating a complex port ecosystem and understanding a clientele with diverse needs.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by SalSon Logistics</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6374356397112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

SalSon Logistics boasts a rare statistic these days: a 98% on-time delivery performance rate. SalSon CEO Jason Fisk discusses navigating a complex port ecosystem and understanding a clientele with diverse needs. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by SalSon Logistics

Delivering on success

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen delves into the thinking behind the company's tech rollout strategy and its path moving forward.</p></div>

Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen delves into the thinking behind the company's tech rollout strategy and its path moving forward.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Earlier this year, Flexport ramped up tech offerings with artificial intelligence at the core of its rollout strategy. Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen delves into the thinking behind that strategy and the company’s tech path moving forward.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Flexport</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6374355192112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Flexing its tech know-how

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Flexport COO Sanne Manders talks about what sets the company apart from competitors and how it is helping customers navigate volatility.</p></div>

Flexport COO Sanne Manders talks about what sets the company apart from competitors and how it is helping customers navigate volatility.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Flexport is meeting customers where they want to be with its recent release of tech offerings, including upgrades to its Control Tower product. Flexport COO Sanne Manders talks about what sets the company apart from competitors and how it is helping customers navigate volatility.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Flexport</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6374356073112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Flexport is meeting customers where they want to be with its recent release of tech offerings, including upgrades to its Control Tower product. Flexport COO Sanne Manders talks about what sets the company apart from competitors and how it is helping customers navigate volatility. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Flexport

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