Name: JOC Uncharted: Episode 23
Uploaded: Nov 4, 2020, 10:56 AM EST

The latest episode of JOC Uncharted, available at 11 a.m. Eastern, features a discussion with John Janson, logistics director of SanMar. US importers and shippers need to engage more deeply with their transportation and logistics suppliers as well as their customers as they face fresh waves of supply disruption and uncertainty. That’s the message John Janson, global logistics director for US apparel importer SanMar, delivers as he sees supply chains leap from crisis to crisis. In an interview with JOC senior editor William B. Cassidy, Janson describes how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt everything from ocean freight scheduling to small-package delivery, and how shippers can protect their businesses and prepare for disruption that may come in 2021. Eric Johnson, senior editor at JOC/IHS Markit, will provide the JOC Uncharted weekly commentary. For more information on all current and future episodes, please CLICK HERE . Total Run Time: 25:53 JOC News Update  0:16  Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, The Journal of Commerce and JOC.com, Maritime & Trade, IHS Markit Ad Spot 2:54 JOC Uncharted One-On-One With SanMar’s John Janson 3:24 William Cassidy, Senior Editor, Trucking and Domestic Transportation, JOC, Maritime & Trade, IHS Markit John Janson, Logistics Director, SanMar Commentary 22:00 Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, JOC, Maritime & Trade, IHS Markit

<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.

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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>The momentum generated by air and ocean demand during the quarter is expected to continue through the second half of the year, the company's CEO said.</p></div>

The momentum generated by air and ocean demand during the quarter is expected to continue through the second half of the year, the company's CEO said.

DHL delivers solid Q2 result on booming Express sector

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Solid peak season demand and elevated rates on the two trade lanes lifted the top line numbers and is leading the carrier to another highly profitable year. </p></div>

Solid peak season demand and elevated rates on the two trade lanes lifted the top line numbers and is leading the carrier to another highly profitable year.

OOCL revenue, volume boosted by robust Q3 on trans-Pacific, Asia-Europe

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The planned April departure of Hapag-Lloyd is the latest reshuffle in liner partnerships on the trade that has seen six of the top 10 global carriers rework their services in recent months. </p></div>

The planned April departure of Hapag-Lloyd is the latest reshuffle in liner partnerships on the trade that has seen six of the top 10 global carriers rework their services in recent months.

Asia-ECSA services see further shift as Hapag exits MSC/ONE Ipanema/SX1 loop

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers want to avoid locking in inflated rates as excess capacity and softening demand hang over the trade lane and may push down prices, analysts told a <i>Journal of Commerce</i> webcast. </p></div>

Shippers want to avoid locking in inflated rates as excess capacity and softening demand hang over the trade lane and may push down prices, analysts told a Journal of Commerce webcast.

Uncertainty clouds Asia-Europe 2027 ocean contract negotiations

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sri Lanka’s flagship port, which has long dominated hub activity in the region but now has emerging rivals in India, is pushing capacity expansion plans to better respond to swings in container flows.   </p></div>

Sri Lanka’s flagship port, which has long dominated hub activity in the region but now has emerging rivals in India, is pushing capacity expansion plans to better respond to swings in container flows.

Colombo moves to boost box capacity as trade volatility lifts hub demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The growing strength of the Asia-Pacific car export market justifies the billion-dollar spend on newbuilds, according to the major car carrier operators. </p></div>

The growing strength of the Asia-Pacific car export market justifies the billion-dollar spend on newbuilds, according to the major car carrier operators.

Wallenius, Grimaldi eye billions of dollars in new vessel orders

<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 deal nearly triples CEVA’s North American contract logistics capacity and strengthens its integrated logistics services in the US and Canada.</p></div>

The deal nearly triples CEVA’s North American contract logistics capacity and strengthens its integrated logistics services in the US and Canada.

CMA CGM closes $1.4 billion FedEx Supply Chain acquisition

<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>For railroads and their intermodal partners, the question is what happens to truck-to-rail conversion when the largest truck broker gets larger and better at pricing truck capacity, writes Paul Tonsager.</p></div>

For railroads and their intermodal partners, the question is what happens to truck-to-rail conversion when the largest truck broker gets larger and better at pricing truck capacity, writes Paul Tonsager.

Robinson-RXO deal raises the bar for truck-to-rail conversion: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deal — the largest in logistics so far this year — expands C.H. Robinson’s expedited and last-mile network and builds density across its North American logistics platform.</p></div>

The deal — the largest in logistics so far this year — expands C.H. Robinson’s expedited and last-mile network and builds density across its North American logistics platform.

C.H. Robinson acquires logistics provider RXO for $5.8 billion

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The nationwide decrease in truck drivers is colliding with strong import demand tied to the Texas infrastructure boom and healthy resin exports. </p></div>

The nationwide decrease in truck drivers is colliding with strong import demand tied to the Texas infrastructure boom and healthy resin exports.

Houston drayage rates rising faster than other US port markets

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Union Pacific is banking on creating new truckload conversion opportunities through a transcontinental network, while J.B. Hunt and Swift see the deepest pool of convertible freight in shorter hauls.</p></div>

Union Pacific is banking on creating new truckload conversion opportunities through a transcontinental network, while J.B. Hunt and Swift see the deepest pool of convertible freight in shorter hauls.

Providers map out long-term plans for intermodal conversions

<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>The latest episode of JOC Uncharted features a discussion with John Janson, logistics director of SanMar, who will describe how the pandemic continues to disrupt supply chains.
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The latest episode of JOC Uncharted features a discussion with John Janson, logistics director of SanMar, who will describe how the pandemic continues to disrupt supply chains.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The latest episode of JOC Uncharted, available at 11 a.m. Eastern, features a discussion with John Janson, logistics director of SanMar. US importers and shippers need to engage more deeply with their transportation and logistics suppliers as well as their customers as they face fresh waves of supply disruption and uncertainty. That’s the message John Janson, global logistics director for US apparel importer SanMar, delivers as he sees supply chains leap from crisis to crisis. In an interview with JOC senior editor William B. Cassidy, Janson describes how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt everything from ocean freight scheduling to small-package delivery, and how shippers can protect their businesses and prepare for disruption that may come in 2021.</p><p></p><p>Eric Johnson, senior editor at JOC/IHS Markit, will provide 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: 25:53 </b></p><h4>JOC News Update  </h4><p><b>0:16</b>        Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, The Journal of Commerce and JOC.com, Maritime &amp; Trade, IHS Markit </p><h4>Ad Spot  </h4><p><b>2:54</b>        JOC Uncharted </p><h4>One-On-One With SanMar’s John Janson  </h4><p><b>3:24</b>        William Cassidy, Senior Editor, Trucking and Domestic Transportation, JOC, Maritime &amp; Trade, IHS Markit </p><p>John Janson, Logistics Director, SanMar </p><h4>Commentary </h4><p><b>22:00</b>      Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, JOC, Maritime &amp; Trade, IHS Markit </p></div>

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