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>The Iran conflict, which began late in the first quarter, had little impact on the forwarder’s first-quarter business, accounting for just a 1.5% decline in ocean freight volumes.</p></div>

The Iran conflict, which began late in the first quarter, had little impact on the forwarder’s first-quarter business, accounting for just a 1.5% decline in ocean freight volumes.

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K+N develops new ocean markets, air freight measures to offset war impact

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Prices have more than doubled since the war started, and with fuel comprising almost 30% of operating expenses, the Hong Kong-based carrier has been forced to reduce capacity.</p></div>

Prices have more than doubled since the war started, and with fuel comprising almost 30% of operating expenses, the Hong Kong-based carrier has been forced to reduce capacity.

Cathay Pacific cuts flights as soaring jet fuel prices hit operating costs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the ceasefire marks the first diplomatic shift in the 40-day conflict, it is being regarded by transport operators as more of a controlled easing rather than an operational reset. </p></div>

While the ceasefire marks the first diplomatic shift in the 40-day conflict, it is being regarded by transport operators as more of a controlled easing rather than an operational reset.

US-Iran ceasefire unlikely to spur air freight return to Middle East: analysts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Global jet fuel prices have almost doubled since the Middle East war began on Feb. 28, piling additional expenses onto an operating component that before the conflict was already more than 30% of total costs.</p></div>

Global jet fuel prices have almost doubled since the Middle East war began on Feb. 28, piling additional expenses onto an operating component that before the conflict was already more than 30% of total costs.

Rising jet fuel costs challenging freighter viability as war enters second month

<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.

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

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>STG’s deal with a group of lenders who filed a lawsuit in New York last year clears the way for it to emerge from bankruptcy as the company has benefited from the rebound in intermodal demand.</p></div>

STG’s deal with a group of lenders who filed a lawsuit in New York last year clears the way for it to emerge from bankruptcy as the company has benefited from the rebound in intermodal demand.

STG clears final obstacle to exit bankruptcy as lender dispute ends

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The near-term view for the industry is heavily dependent on how quickly the war in the Middle East is resolved, experts said at the <i>Journal of Commerce</i>’s Breakbulk and Project Cargo Conference 2026.</p></div>

The near-term view for the industry is heavily dependent on how quickly the war in the Middle East is resolved, experts said at the Journal of Commerce’s Breakbulk and Project Cargo Conference 2026.

Oil supply worries, economic uncertainty cloud outlook for breakbulk sector

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A penalty only works when it reaches the decision-maker with enough force to change the decision; the one coming into effect at the port on May 1 does not, writes Paul Tonsager.</p></div>

A penalty only works when it reaches the decision-maker with enough force to change the decision; the one coming into effect at the port on May 1 does not, writes Paul Tonsager.

Revised empty box fee at NY-NJ misses mark on accountability: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Port of Quebec received clearance from Canada’s customs authority to handle and inspect international containers, part of the country’s long-term pivot away from trade with the US.</p></div>

The Port of Quebec received clearance from Canada’s customs authority to handle and inspect international containers, part of the country’s long-term pivot away from trade with the US.

Customs designation triggers QSL terminal project in Quebec City

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The truckload provider slashed its logistics division’s third-party carrier pool by 30% in the first quarter amid growing attention to truck safety nationwide and a federal crackdown on truck driver licensing. </p></div>

The truckload provider slashed its logistics division’s third-party carrier pool by 30% in the first quarter amid growing attention to truck safety nationwide and a federal crackdown on truck driver licensing.

Knight-Swift making safety-related cuts to brokerage fleet

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>New research from software vendor Altana found that some of the declining China-US trade flows last year morphed into complex, multi-leg supply chains routed through Mexico to qualify for USMCA treatment and thus avoid billions in tariffs. </p></div>

New research from software vendor Altana found that some of the declining China-US trade flows last year morphed into complex, multi-leg supply chains routed through Mexico to qualify for USMCA treatment and thus avoid billions in tariffs.

Tariff escalation led to enforcement gaps in Mexico rerouted goods: report

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The current pipeline of newbuilding programs for ultra-large container vessels vastly outstrips the construction of new berths intended to receive them, meaning we are literally building a fleet for which there may soon be no room at the inn, writes Robbert van Trooijen.</p></div>

The current pipeline of newbuilding programs for ultra-large container vessels vastly outstrips the construction of new berths intended to receive them, meaning we are literally building a fleet for which there may soon be no room at the inn, writes Robbert van Trooijen.

Landside infrastructure is container shipping’s next great chokepoint

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tariff refunds might be available for many breakbulk companies, but they still need to prepare for the possibility of new levies, conference attendees were told.</p></div>

Tariff refunds might be available for many breakbulk companies, but they still need to prepare for the possibility of new levies, conference attendees were told.

Breakbulk26: Shippers urged to pivot from typical view of tariffs, trade compliance

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A “clean-up effort” against unsafe and illegal trucking firms is cutting enough capacity to spur even bigger rate hikes, the company’s CEO says.</p></div>

A “clean-up effort” against unsafe and illegal trucking firms is cutting enough capacity to spur even bigger rate hikes, the company’s CEO says.

US truckload rate hikes to grow more aggressive: Knight-Swift

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The jump in domestic intermodal volumes shows how quickly freight can move to rail when truckload pricing increases, but whether that shift sustains depends on how railroads handle the surge in cargo.</p></div>

The jump in domestic intermodal volumes shows how quickly freight can move to rail when truckload pricing increases, but whether that shift sustains depends on how railroads handle the surge in cargo.

Soaring truck rates power major rebound in domestic intermodal volume

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is revising the excess empty container fee in place since 2023 as off-dock depots become the focal point of trucker ire.</p></div>

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is revising the excess empty container fee in place since 2023 as off-dock depots become the focal point of trucker ire.

NY-NJ updating port tariff to combat rising backlog of empty boxes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO at Cervo AI, explains how the company’s approach to AI integration stands out by tackling both automation and compliance, how embedding institutional knowledge into AI models is critical for success, and why strong partnerships are essential to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment.</p></div>

Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO at Cervo AI, explains how the company’s approach to AI integration stands out by tackling both automation and compliance, how embedding institutional knowledge into AI models is critical for success, and why strong partnerships are essential to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Global trade is inherently complex and often frustrating, but AI has the potential to ease that burden. Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO at Cervo AI, explains how the company’s approach to AI integration stands out by tackling both automation and compliance, how embedding institutional knowledge into AI models is critical for success, and why strong partnerships are essential to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Cervo AI</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6394009857112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Global trade is inherently complex and often frustrating, but AI has the potential to ease that burden. Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO at Cervo AI, explains how the company’s approach to AI integration stands out by tackling both automation and compliance, how embedding institutional knowledge into AI models is critical for success, and why strong partnerships are essential to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Cervo AI

Optimizing AI integration and deployment

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ken Kellaway, president and CEO at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, discusses the longest freight recessions in recent history, choosing partners dedicated to compliance, the danger of pricing to the bottom, and the impact that the future of USMCA will have on the industry. </p></div>

Ken Kellaway, president and CEO at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, discusses the longest freight recessions in recent history, choosing partners dedicated to compliance, the danger of pricing to the bottom, and the impact that the future of USMCA will have on the industry.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Regulation compliance is a top priority in intermodal logistics to create market stability. Ken Kellaway, president and CEO at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, discusses the longest freight recessions in recent history, choosing partners dedicated to compliance, the danger of pricing to the bottom, and the impact that the future of USMCA will have on the industry. </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by RoadOne IntermodaLogistics</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6393998550112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Regulation compliance is a top priority in intermodal logistics to create market stability. Ken Kellaway, president and CEO at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, discusses the longest freight recessions in recent history, choosing partners dedicated to compliance, the danger of pricing to the bottom, and the impact that the future of USMCA will have on the industry. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by RoadOne IntermodaLogistics

Playing by the rules

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Heidi Benko, vice president of product management and strategy at Infor, shares insights on breaking down cultural, data and structural silos; unlocking AI’s potential; and enabling seamless interaction across systems through a shared language. </p></div>

Heidi Benko, vice president of product management and strategy at Infor, shares insights on breaking down cultural, data and structural silos; unlocking AI’s potential; and enabling seamless interaction across systems through a shared language. 

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Successfully shipping goods requires vast amounts of data. Creating a connected ecosystem where high-quality data from all partners is continuously updated and refined will drive faster, more accurate decisions. Heidi Benko, vice president of product management and strategy at Infor, shares insights on breaking down cultural, data and structural silos; unlocking AI’s potential; and enabling seamless interaction across systems through a shared language. </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Infor</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6393999243112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Successfully shipping goods requires vast amounts of data. Creating a connected ecosystem where high-quality data from all partners is continuously updated and refined will drive faster, more accurate decisions. Heidi Benko, vice president of product management and strategy at Infor, shares insights on breaking down cultural, data and structural silos; unlocking AI’s potential; and enabling seamless interaction across systems through a shared language.  TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Infor

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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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