Name: Getting supply chain stakeholders on the same page
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Visibility gets a lot of buzz these days, but as Infor’s Bernard Goor points out, it can’t solve problems unless all the players have access to the data it yields — and the ability to act collaboratively on that data. Getting supply chain stakeholders on the same page with a single, synchronized view of the world is what’s needed to give everyone the ability to find exceptions and react to them in real time. TPM22, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Infor

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Given the volatile market environment, airlines have started reviewing fuel surcharges every two weeks as most long-haul freighter operators prepare to pass on the latest spike in prices to customers.</p></div>

Given the volatile market environment, airlines have started reviewing fuel surcharges every two weeks as most long-haul freighter operators prepare to pass on the latest spike in prices to customers.

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Air cargo carriers raise surcharges as jet fuel prices take off

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The forwarder joins several other companies in the transport and logistics sector that have also raised their profit guidance following better-than-expected results. </p></div>

The forwarder joins several other companies in the transport and logistics sector that have also raised their profit guidance following better-than-expected results.

K+N raises full-year forecast as market strengthens

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The forwarder gathered momentum through the second quarter, largely driven by the ongoing integration of Schenker business and strong performance from the air freight and contract logistics divisions. </p></div>

The forwarder gathered momentum through the second quarter, largely driven by the ongoing integration of Schenker business and strong performance from the air freight and contract logistics divisions.

DSV narrows full-year forecast after solid first half

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Mediterranean Shipping Co. is ordering the latest generation of widebody freighters from Boeing about four years after launching its air cargo division. </p></div>

Mediterranean Shipping Co. is ordering the latest generation of widebody freighters from Boeing about four years after launching its air cargo division.

MSC increasing air capacity with new Boeing order

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Carriers were due to restart flights to hubs in the region later in the summer, but a collapse of the ceasefire between the US and Iran has extended route suspensions.</p></div>

Carriers were due to restart flights to hubs in the region later in the summer, but a collapse of the ceasefire between the US and Iran has extended route suspensions.

Airlines put Middle East return on hold as hostilities resume

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Major carriers on the trade lane have notified customers of spot rate increases in excess of $1,000 per FEU effective Aug. 1, with forwarders saying the hikes could stick.</p></div>

Major carriers on the trade lane have notified customers of spot rate increases in excess of $1,000 per FEU effective Aug. 1, with forwarders saying the hikes could stick.

Latest trans-Pac rate push by carriers will test resilience of early peak

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The ability to commit enormous human and financial resources to deploy AI initiatives across divisions and geographies provides the world’s two largest forwarders with a competitive advantage over smaller forwarders.</p></div>

The ability to commit enormous human and financial resources to deploy AI initiatives across divisions and geographies provides the world’s two largest forwarders with a competitive advantage over smaller forwarders.

DSV, K+N scale up investment to capture AI-driven productivity gains

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Industry sources in Mumbai told the <i>Journal of Commerce</i> that ONE plans to offset its downsized West India-US East Coast capacity by routing cargo via Colombo in Sri Lanka.</p></div>

Industry sources in Mumbai told the Journal of Commerce that ONE plans to offset its downsized West India-US East Coast capacity by routing cargo via Colombo in Sri Lanka.

ONE seeks to transship India-USEC cargo after ending direct ‘WIN’ service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier, while releasing solid second-quarter financial results, said it has seen very high cargo volumes in July, but acknowledged there is a question mark over whether that strong demand will sustain in the coming months.</p></div>

The carrier, while releasing solid second-quarter financial results, said it has seen very high cargo volumes in July, but acknowledged there is a question mark over whether that strong demand will sustain in the coming months.

Tariffs, geopolitics, uncertain cargo demand cloud H2 outlook: CMA CGM

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Typhoon Noul hit Hong Kong and Shenzhen as key ports in eastern China continue to experience extensive delays and congestion more than two weeks after Typhoon Bavi moved through that region.</p></div>

Typhoon Noul hit Hong Kong and Shenzhen as key ports in eastern China continue to experience extensive delays and congestion more than two weeks after Typhoon Bavi moved through that region.

Shippers, carriers face fresh weather-related disruption following South China storm

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Last week's $604 million advisory verdict from a Dallas County jury isn’t final and will be appealed if approved, but liability is becoming a bigger issue for freight brokers.</p></div>

Last week's $604 million advisory verdict from a Dallas County jury isn’t final and will be appealed if approved, but liability is becoming a bigger issue for freight brokers.

Impact of C.H. Robinson verdict on broker liability uncertain

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The railroads say the answers they were required to file to questions posed by the Surface Transportation Board include customer protections that go beyond those contained in the original merger application.</p></div>

The railroads say the answers they were required to file to questions posed by the Surface Transportation Board include customer protections that go beyond those contained in the original merger application.

UP, NS file supplemental merger information with US regulators

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>BasicBlock’s deal for carrier dispatch and load board provider TrueNorth signals that owner-operators and small fleets need technology to find profitable loads. </p></div>

BasicBlock’s deal for carrier dispatch and load board provider TrueNorth signals that owner-operators and small fleets need technology to find profitable loads.

Factoring company acquisition aimed at better equipping small truckload carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Research by a technology vendor to global forwarders found that CargoWise’s major pricing model change last fall hasn’t yet resulted in major cost increases.</p></div>

Research by a technology vendor to global forwarders found that CargoWise’s major pricing model change last fall hasn’t yet resulted in major cost increases.

CargoWise customers content but wary about AI, pricing changes: report

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Less-than-truckload companies searching for freight are digging deeper into economic indicators for signs of demand that still hasn’t hit their docks.</p></div>

Less-than-truckload companies searching for freight are digging deeper into economic indicators for signs of demand that still hasn’t hit their docks.

LTL carriers waiting for US freight demand to catch up with expectations

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>More shippers are looking to secure capacity through dedicated trucking agreements, and carriers such as Werner are strengthening their dedicated services.</p></div>

More shippers are looking to secure capacity through dedicated trucking agreements, and carriers such as Werner are strengthening their dedicated services.

Capacity constraints pushing shippers toward dedicated trucking: Werner

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>TFI’s less-than-truckload US subsidiary is working to reduce a surge in freight volumes blamed on low “blanket pricing” offered to 3PLs that wound up costing it money. </p></div>

TFI’s less-than-truckload US subsidiary is working to reduce a surge in freight volumes blamed on low “blanket pricing” offered to 3PLs that wound up costing it money.

TForce to hike 3PL rates as volumes flood LTL network

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>LTL rates are rising in a mid-single-digit range as shipments got heavier and more frequent throughout the second quarter, carrier executives say. </p></div>

LTL rates are rising in a mid-single-digit range as shipments got heavier and more frequent throughout the second quarter, carrier executives say.

‘Pockets’ of improvement seen raising US LTL demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Brendan Dugan, deputy executive director at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses how data center construction is supporting structural steel imports, why lumber and plywood cargo has softened, and how investments in rail, indoor storage and electric cargo-handling equipment are positioning Camden for steadier year-round growth.</p></div>

Brendan Dugan, deputy executive director at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses how data center construction is supporting structural steel imports, why lumber and plywood cargo has softened, and how investments in rail, indoor storage and electric cargo-handling equipment are positioning Camden for steadier year-round growth.

Building momentum amid uncertainty

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing at Trans American Trucking &amp; Warehouse, discusses his involvement in the Congressional Trucking Caucus, how tech will help to prevent bridge accidents, achieving unified operations across states, and his thoughts on chameleon carriers.</p></div>

Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing at Trans American Trucking & Warehouse, discusses his involvement in the Congressional Trucking Caucus, how tech will help to prevent bridge accidents, achieving unified operations across states, and his thoughts on chameleon carriers.

Making safety a priority

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Kristi App, chief commercial officer at the Port of New Orleans, talks about plans for the old terminals when LIT opens and redevelopment opportunities, as well as the recent joint venture between the port, Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited.</p></div>

Kristi App, chief commercial officer at the Port of New Orleans, talks about plans for the old terminals when LIT opens and redevelopment opportunities, as well as the recent joint venture between the port, Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited.

Reinvention and redevelopment

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Visibility gets a lot of buzz these days, but as Infor’s Bernard Goor points out, it can’t solve problems unless all the players have access to the data it yields — and the ability to act collaboratively on that data.</p></div>

Visibility gets a lot of buzz these days, but as Infor’s Bernard Goor points out, it can’t solve problems unless all the players have access to the data it yields — and the ability to act collaboratively on that data.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Visibility gets a lot of buzz these days, but as Infor’s Bernard Goor points out, it can’t solve problems unless all the players have access to the data it yields — and the ability to act collaboratively on that data. Getting supply chain stakeholders on the same page with a single, synchronized view of the world is what’s needed to give everyone the ability to find exceptions and react to them in real time.</p><p><i>TPM22, Long Beach, California</i></p><p>Sponsored by Infor</p><div class="wrapper-medium center-element"><img src="/images/phoenix/5659922_1.0.jpg"></img></div><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6309417108112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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