Name: JOC Uncharted: Episode 11
Uploaded: Jul 29, 2020, 9:40 AM EDT

This episode of JOC Uncharted features a one-on-one conversation with Shelley Simpson, president of highway services at J.B. Hunt Transport. Simpson notes that dislocation of capacity, not necessarily a shortage, as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads is a major issue. The challenge starts with labor, she said, and getting people back to work. Following that, K Logistics Group CEO Janan Knust discusses where the Latin American market is going and how technology will support it. Lastly, Eric Johnson, JOC’s senior editor of technology, provides the JOC Uncharted weekly commentary. For more information on all current and future episodes, please CLICK HERE . Total Run Time: 46:07 JOC News Update  0:13  Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, JOC.com and The Journal of Commerce, Maritime & Trade, IHS Markit One-On-One with J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson 3:15  William Cassidy, Senior Editor, Trucking, JOC, Maritime & Trade, IHS Markit Shelley Simpson, Executive Vice President; Chief Commercial Officer; President of Highway Services, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Ad Spot 23:00  JOC Uncharted Intermodal Drayage at a Crossroads 23:27  Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, JOC, Maritime & Trade, IHS Markit Janan Knust, CEO, KGroup Logistics Commentary  42:46 Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, JOC, Maritime & Trade, IHS Markit For information on all current and future episodes, please CLICK HERE .

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Freighter operators are adjusting aircraft deployment, schedules and allocations as booking activity takes off on trans-Pacific, intra-Asia and Africa routes.</p></div>

Freighter operators are adjusting aircraft deployment, schedules and allocations as booking activity takes off on trans-Pacific, intra-Asia and Africa routes.

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Airlines move capacity to booming China, Hong Kong outbound markets

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Volume on the Asia-North America trade lane has recovered rapidly from the summer slowdown, with demand growth shrugging off soaring fuel prices and elevated rates. </p></div>

Volume on the Asia-North America trade lane has recovered rapidly from the summer slowdown, with demand growth shrugging off soaring fuel prices and elevated rates.

AI air cargo boom sets up strong peak season on the trans-Pacific

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But whether the market’s mid-year resilience will carry through to the end-of-year peak season remains unclear with rates beginning to ease.  </p></div>

But whether the market’s mid-year resilience will carry through to the end-of-year peak season remains unclear with rates beginning to ease.

Asian exports lift air freight demand as summer slowdown fails to bite

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>New rules on low-value European imports are already changing market behavior, but the full impact on volume has yet to be measured just one month after the elimination of the de minimis exemption.</p></div>

New rules on low-value European imports are already changing market behavior, but the full impact on volume has yet to be measured just one month after the elimination of the de minimis exemption.

Air cargo rates, volume slump after EU duty-free tax reform

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the AI equipment boom competes with e-commerce for air freight capacity out of Asia, the fast-growing tech shipments offer better yields and more opportunities for logistics providers. </p></div>

While the AI equipment boom competes with e-commerce for air freight capacity out of Asia, the fast-growing tech shipments offer better yields and more opportunities for logistics providers.

Data center demand offers forwarders value-added services beyond air freight

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Construction of the $2.3 billion Savannah Container Terminal is expected to start in January 2028, with the facility expected to handle the largest container ships once it's completed in the 2030s. </p></div>

Construction of the $2.3 billion Savannah Container Terminal is expected to start in January 2028, with the facility expected to handle the largest container ships once it's completed in the 2030s.

Savannah’s new terminal sets 2028 work start following permit approval

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Two vessels from the same feeder operator were hit in the waterway, with one catching fire and sinking while the other has limped to a safe anchorage.</p></div>

Two vessels from the same feeder operator were hit in the waterway, with one catching fire and sinking while the other has limped to a safe anchorage.

Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz after attack

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A key concern of hubs in the region is that as container services move to the shorter Suez route, they'll begin to overlap ships on services still sailing around southern Africa, creating a bunching effect at the ports. </p></div>

A key concern of hubs in the region is that as container services move to the shorter Suez route, they'll begin to overlap ships on services still sailing around southern Africa, creating a bunching effect at the ports.

Rising Suez vessel transits have North Europe hubs on edge

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Despite the worsening conflict, analyst Linerlytica is expecting a full-scale return to the Red Sea route within the first quarter of 2027. </p></div>

Despite the worsening conflict, analyst Linerlytica is expecting a full-scale return to the Red Sea route within the first quarter of 2027.

Suez transits on the rise even as Houthi-Saudi hostilities escalate

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container shipping analyst Lars Jensen checks in from Africa, where he’s six weeks into an 18-month journey to explore firsthand the logistics opportunities and challenges on the continent.</p></div>

Container shipping analyst Lars Jensen checks in from Africa, where he’s six weeks into an 18-month journey to explore firsthand the logistics opportunities and challenges on the continent.

A few positive surprises as African logistics journey begins

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers are placing more emphasis on faster fulfillment and more modern facilities, with Midwestern states and key consumer markets gaining ground.</p></div>

Shippers are placing more emphasis on faster fulfillment and more modern facilities, with Midwestern states and key consumer markets gaining ground.

Higher trucking, fuel costs reshaping US warehousing markets

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The ruling highlights growing unease in the European Union over Beijing’s investment in the bloc’s transport and logistics sector. </p></div>

The ruling highlights growing unease in the European Union over Beijing’s investment in the bloc’s transport and logistics sector.

Germany blocks Cosco bid for Zippel over ‘security concerns’

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The agency says the ocean carrier will be subject to fines of up to $25,000 a day if it has determined that the late payment to an Oregon-based shipper is “willful and knowing.”  </p></div>

The agency says the ocean carrier will be subject to fines of up to $25,000 a day if it has determined that the late payment to an Oregon-based shipper is “willful and knowing.”

FMC questions Cosco on late payment of reparations to ag shipper

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While New Jersey state officials say the worker classification law is not a major change, the port drayage industry is concerned about higher costs and the potential exit of drivers.</p></div>

While New Jersey state officials say the worker classification law is not a major change, the port drayage industry is concerned about higher costs and the potential exit of drivers.

NY-NJ port truckers on edge as new labor law goes into effect

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The electric vehicle manufacturer is importing goods into Los Angeles and Long Beach and railing them to its two factories in the Houston area, according to multiple sources. </p></div>

The electric vehicle manufacturer is importing goods into Los Angeles and Long Beach and railing them to its two factories in the Houston area, according to multiple sources.

Tesla driving intermodal surge from Southern California to Houston

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As factory orders and production “pick up a gear,” the Cass Freight Shipments Index is looking more solid entering the fourth quarter.</p></div>

As factory orders and production “pick up a gear,” the Cass Freight Shipments Index is looking more solid entering the fourth quarter.

US shipment volumes rose in September, buoyed by manufacturing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A 17-cent per-mile gain in the national average DAT spot rate over two weeks heralds more volatile transactional pricing in the fourth quarter.</p></div>

A 17-cent per-mile gain in the national average DAT spot rate over two weeks heralds more volatile transactional pricing in the fourth quarter.

US truckload spot rates climbing again after summer decline

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The trade war between the US and Canada is wreaking damage on the Canadian economy and depressing demand for freight transportation, writes Larry Gross.</p></div>

The trade war between the US and Canada is wreaking damage on the Canadian economy and depressing demand for freight transportation, writes Larry Gross.

North American intermodal trends varying widely by geography

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The need for new services, multimodal networks, and AI-driven technology is encouraging acquisitions across the logistics landscape.</p></div>

The need for new services, multimodal networks, and AI-driven technology is encouraging acquisitions across the logistics landscape.

C. H. Robinson-RXO deal part of ‘meaningful consolidation’ in logistics space

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>What’s ahead for freight? Paul Bingham, S&amp;P Global, shares his economic outlook, including resilient consumer spending, AI-driven infrastructure demand, capacity constraints and the forces shaping transportation over the next 6–12 months.</p></div>

What’s ahead for freight? Paul Bingham, S&P Global, shares his economic outlook, including resilient consumer spending, AI-driven infrastructure demand, capacity constraints and the forces shaping transportation over the next 6–12 months.

Freight, growth and the road ahead | Live at Inland

<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.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>This episode of JOC Uncharted features a one-on-one conversation with Shelley Simpson, president of highway services at J.B. Hunt Transport, and a discussion on the  proliferation of logistics tech in Latin America.</p></div>

This episode of JOC Uncharted features a one-on-one conversation with Shelley Simpson, president of highway services at J.B. Hunt Transport, and a discussion on the proliferation of logistics tech in Latin America.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>This episode of JOC Uncharted features a one-on-one conversation with Shelley Simpson, president of highway services at J.B. Hunt Transport. Simpson notes that dislocation of capacity, not necessarily a shortage, as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads is a major issue. The challenge starts with labor, she said, and getting people back to work. </p><p></p><p>Following that, K Logistics Group CEO Janan Knust discusses where the Latin American market is going and how technology will support it.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, Eric Johnson, JOC’s senior editor of technology, provides the JOC Uncharted weekly commentary. For more information on all current and future episodes, please <a href="https://subscribe.joc.com/uncharted/">CLICK HERE</a>.</p><p></p><p><b>Total Run Time: 46:07 </b></p><h4>JOC News Update  </h4><p><b>0:13</b>        Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, JOC.com and The Journal of Commerce, Maritime &amp; Trade, IHS Markit </p><h4>One-On-One with J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson </h4><p><b>3:15</b>        William Cassidy, Senior Editor, Trucking, JOC, Maritime &amp; Trade, IHS Markit </p><p>Shelley Simpson, Executive Vice President; Chief Commercial Officer; President of Highway Services, J.B. Hunt Transport Services </p><h4>Ad Spot  </h4><p><b>23:00</b>       JOC Uncharted </p><h4>Intermodal Drayage at a Crossroads </h4><p><b>2</b><b>3:27   </b>   Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, JOC, Maritime &amp; Trade, IHS Markit </p><p>Janan Knust, CEO, KGroup Logistics </p><h4>Commentary   </h4><p><b>42:46</b>      Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, JOC, Maritime &amp; Trade, IHS Markit </p><p></p><p>For information on all current and future episodes, please <a href="https://subscribe.joc.com/uncharted/">CLICK HERE</a>. </p></div>

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