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Since starting trans-Pacific service from China into the US West Coast, China United Lines has seen its carrier business grow its e-commerce base and a second overseas headquarters. Lars Christiansen, co-CEO of China United Lines, shares his thoughts on how the company adjusted during the pandemic, his take on the container shipping outlook, and what keeps him up at night. TPM23, Long Beach, California Sponsored by China United Lines

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An estimated 30% of Asia-Europe air cargo is routed via the Middle East, so the sudden closure of airspace in the Persian Gulf has left forwarders scrambling for capacity on freighters and passenger aircraft out of Asia. </p></div>

An estimated 30% of Asia-Europe air cargo is routed via the Middle East, so the sudden closure of airspace in the Persian Gulf has left forwarders scrambling for capacity on freighters and passenger aircraft out of Asia.

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Demand for direct Asia-Europe air cargo fills rerouted Middle East flights

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An estimated 30% of Asia-Europe air cargo capacity is routed via the Middle East, and with options through the region severely constrained by the US-Iran war, a rush for Asia-Europe air cargo capacity is pushing up prices. </p></div>

An estimated 30% of Asia-Europe air cargo capacity is routed via the Middle East, and with options through the region severely constrained by the US-Iran war, a rush for Asia-Europe air cargo capacity is pushing up prices.

Asia-Europe air cargo space tightens as rates, fuel surcharges soar

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Truck-air solutions are also taking off with rising interest from shippers as the Middle East war removes the popular sea-air services via Jebel Ali in the UAE as a viable option. </p></div>

Truck-air solutions are also taking off with rising interest from shippers as the Middle East war removes the popular sea-air services via Jebel Ali in the UAE as a viable option.

As war rages, multimodal demand surges on Asia-Europe landbridge

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tobias Meyer said companies are starting to consider offloading Asia export cargo at ports in the Indian subcontinent for eventual onward shipment into the Gulf region, but it has not yet emerged as a trend.</p></div>

Tobias Meyer said companies are starting to consider offloading Asia export cargo at ports in the Indian subcontinent for eventual onward shipment into the Gulf region, but it has not yet emerged as a trend.

Middle East transshipment options to emerge in the coming days: DHL CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Stefan Paul said almost 20% of global air freight capacity from the belly hold of passenger aircraft and via freighter aircraft charters has been cut from the market because Middle East airports are closed or flights have been otherwise canceled. </p></div>

Stefan Paul said almost 20% of global air freight capacity from the belly hold of passenger aircraft and via freighter aircraft charters has been cut from the market because Middle East airports are closed or flights have been otherwise canceled.

Air freight backlog set to gridlock Asia airports amid Middle East conflict: K+N CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The comments by the US Secretary of State heighten the Trump administration’s involvement a week after the top federal maritime regulator flagged the ship detentions. </p></div>

The comments by the US Secretary of State heighten the Trump administration’s involvement a week after the top federal maritime regulator flagged the ship detentions.

Rubio, in escalation, criticizes China for detaining Panama-flag ships

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Kurt Slocombe will guide the Western Canadian port in completing a transload and logistics facility while attempting to create a boom in commodity exports and recover volume share lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. </p></div>

Kurt Slocombe will guide the Western Canadian port in completing a transload and logistics facility while attempting to create a boom in commodity exports and recover volume share lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Veteran PRPA, Fairview terminal executive to lead Prince Rupert port

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With more than 50% of the city-state's bunker fuel imported via the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since the war started on Feb. 28, suppliers are feeling the pinch.</p></div>

With more than 50% of the city-state's bunker fuel imported via the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since the war started on Feb. 28, suppliers are feeling the pinch.

Singapore bunker supply continues to run down as Middle East war drags on

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier is implementing a second surcharge on US trades to recoup higher operating costs driven by the war in the Middle East, and is asking maritime regulators for permission to levy the fee immediately.</p></div>

The carrier is implementing a second surcharge on US trades to recoup higher operating costs driven by the war in the Middle East, and is asking maritime regulators for permission to levy the fee immediately.

Maersk again asks FMC to waive 30-day review period for emergency fuel surcharge

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The first vessel on the carrier’s Caribbean-North America service will call the port next week, offering Canadian exporters more transshipment options to other markets. </p></div>

The first vessel on the carrier’s Caribbean-North America service will call the port next week, offering Canadian exporters more transshipment options to other markets.

Montreal shippers get new north-south service from CMA CGM 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The World Shipping Council argued unsuccessfully that a section of OSRA-22 aimed at US exports was an overreach by the country’s maritime regulator. </p></div>

The World Shipping Council argued unsuccessfully that a section of OSRA-22 aimed at US exports was an overreach by the country’s maritime regulator.

Appeals court upholds FMC rules on carrier refusal-to-deal, export policies

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Forcing liners to wait for the 30-day notice period to end before implementing war-related surcharges reflects a multi-year ascendency of shipper influence in Washington and the corresponding decline in carrier heft, writes Peter Tirschwell.</p></div>

Forcing liners to wait for the 30-day notice period to end before implementing war-related surcharges reflects a multi-year ascendency of shipper influence in Washington and the corresponding decline in carrier heft, writes Peter Tirschwell.

FMC rejection of carriers’ surcharge waiver shows shift in US shipping politics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Agency Chairman Laura DiBella said the “intensified inspections” of the vessels appear to be retaliation for Panama canceling the port concessions held at Balboa and Cristóbal by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Hutchison.   </p></div>

Agency Chairman Laura DiBella said the “intensified inspections” of the vessels appear to be retaliation for Panama canceling the port concessions held at Balboa and Cristóbal by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Hutchison.

FMC ‘monitoring’ recent detention of Panama-flag ships at Chinese ports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Wary of potential US actions to undermine the agreement, EU lawmakers inserted three clauses into the deal that provide “strong and clear safeguards.”</p></div>

Wary of potential US actions to undermine the agreement, EU lawmakers inserted three clauses into the deal that provide “strong and clear safeguards.”

European Union approves US trade deal, but sets firm conditions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the price of fuel has historically served as a tailwind for modal conversion, in and of itself, it is insufficient to guarantee success, writes Ted Prince.</p></div>

While the price of fuel has historically served as a tailwind for modal conversion, in and of itself, it is insufficient to guarantee success, writes Ted Prince.

Jump in diesel prices alone not enough to boost intermodal fortunes – analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The agreement is the first of its kind between rail freight companies in Rotterdam is and part of ongoing efforts to share information across the busy multimodal network at Europe’s largest port</p></div>

The agreement is the first of its kind between rail freight companies in Rotterdam is and part of ongoing efforts to share information across the busy multimodal network at Europe’s largest port

Rotterdam rail operators ink deal to tackle delays, reliability

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Omani port operated by APM Terminals is one of the alternative container drop-off points in the region being used by ocean carriers unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. </p></div>

The Omani port operated by APM Terminals is one of the alternative container drop-off points in the region being used by ocean carriers unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Drone strike closes key Middle East transit hub of Salalah

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The American Trucking Associations’ February truck tonnage report showed a 2.6% month-over-month increase, making it the largest sequential gain in three years.</p></div>

The American Trucking Associations’ February truck tonnage report showed a 2.6% month-over-month increase, making it the largest sequential gain in three years.

Diesel shock puts floor under trucking rates as demand shows some life

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Iran-driven fuel spike has created the widest intermodal cost advantage in years, but capturing it — and keeping it — requires something railroads have rarely practiced: orchestrated intermodal, writes Paul Tonsager.</p></div>

The Iran-driven fuel spike has created the widest intermodal cost advantage in years, but capturing it — and keeping it — requires something railroads have rarely practiced: orchestrated intermodal, writes Paul Tonsager.

War hands railroads the ‘gift’ of higher diesel prices

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Jeff Bellerud, chief commercial officer at The Northwest Seaport Alliance, discusses three key performance indicators, the role of collaboration as a competitive advantage and implementing shore power by 2040 to support a zero-emissions future.</p></div>

Jeff Bellerud, chief commercial officer at The Northwest Seaport Alliance, discusses three key performance indicators, the role of collaboration as a competitive advantage and implementing shore power by 2040 to support a zero-emissions future.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Amid a challenging year on the West Coast, ports are homing in on exceptional service and innovative programs to capture discretionary cargo from Canadian ports. Jeff Bellerud, chief commercial officer at The Northwest Seaport Alliance, discusses three key performance indicators, the role of collaboration as a competitive advantage and implementing shore power by 2040 to support a zero-emissions future.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by The Northwest Seaport Alliance</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6392457564112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Amid a challenging year on the West Coast, ports are homing in on exceptional service and innovative programs to capture discretionary cargo from Canadian ports. Jeff Bellerud, chief commercial officer at The Northwest Seaport Alliance, discusses three key performance indicators, the role of collaboration as a competitive advantage and implementing shore power by 2040 to support a zero-emissions future. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by The Northwest Seaport Alliance

Zeroing in on service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Michael Aldwell, executive vice president, global sea logistics, and board member at Kuehne+Nagel, explains how companies can prepare by securing the right partners and assets, leveraging technology for real-time visibility, and adopting strategies to manage Olympic-related disruptions, as well as the impact of acquiring IMC Logistics.  </p></div>

Michael Aldwell, executive vice president, global sea logistics, and board member at Kuehne+Nagel, explains how companies can prepare by securing the right partners and assets, leveraging technology for real-time visibility, and adopting strategies to manage Olympic-related disruptions, as well as the impact of acquiring IMC Logistics.  

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The closure of Los Angeles’ Vincent Thomas Bridge, compounded by the city hosting the Olympic Games in 2028, is set to significantly alter traffic patterns for shippers moving cargo into and out of Southern California. Michael Aldwell, executive vice president, global sea logistics, and board member at Kuehne+Nagel, explains how companies can prepare by securing the right partners and assets, leveraging technology for real-time visibility, and adopting strategies to manage Olympic-related disruptions, as well as the impact of acquiring IMC Logistics.  </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Kuehne+Nagel</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6392460830112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The closure of Los Angeles’ Vincent Thomas Bridge, compounded by the city hosting the Olympic Games in 2028, is set to significantly alter traffic patterns for shippers moving cargo into and out of Southern California. Michael Aldwell, executive vice president, global sea logistics, and board member at Kuehne+Nagel, explains how companies can prepare by securing the right partners and assets, leveraging technology for real-time visibility, and adopting strategies to manage Olympic-related disruptions, as well as the impact of acquiring IMC Logistics.   TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Kuehne+Nagel

Managing the SoCal cargo crunch

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Fabio Brocca, chief product officer at Xeneta, discusses why the lowest rate is not always the best choice, the future of tendering, the role of index-linked contracts and three areas where AI is transforming the shipping industry. </p></div>

Fabio Brocca, chief product officer at Xeneta, discusses why the lowest rate is not always the best choice, the future of tendering, the role of index-linked contracts and three areas where AI is transforming the shipping industry. 

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Shippers are navigating a new normal where volatility is the rule, not the exception. This is increasing the need for visibility and transparency through reliable, neutral market data intelligence that supports decision-making. Fabio Brocca, chief product officer at Xeneta, discusses why the lowest rate is not always the best choice, the future of tendering, the role of index-linked contracts and three areas where AI is transforming the shipping industry. </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Xeneta</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6392460132112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Shippers are navigating a new normal where volatility is the rule, not the exception. This is increasing the need for visibility and transparency through reliable, neutral market data intelligence that supports decision-making. Fabio Brocca, chief product officer at Xeneta, discusses why the lowest rate is not always the best choice, the future of tendering, the role of index-linked contracts and three areas where AI is transforming the shipping industry.  TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Xeneta

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Lars Christiansen, co-CEO of China United Lines, shares his thoughts on how the company adjusted during the pandemic, his take on the container shipping outlook, and what keeps him up at night.</p></div>

Lars Christiansen, co-CEO of China United Lines, shares his thoughts on how the company adjusted during the pandemic, his take on the container shipping outlook, and what keeps him up at night.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Since starting trans-Pacific service from China into the US West Coast, China United Lines has seen its carrier business grow its e-commerce base and a second overseas headquarters. Lars Christiansen, co-CEO of China United Lines, shares his thoughts on how the company adjusted during the pandemic, his take on the container shipping outlook, and what keeps him up at night.</p><p><i>TPM23, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by China United Lines</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6326836009112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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