Name: Kemmsies Talks Public-Private Partnerships for Infrastructure
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Description: Walter Kemmsies, chief economist at Moffatt & Nichol, comments on the need for improved U.S. transportation infrastructure. He says a solution lies in increased public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects. Kemmsies spoke at the annual trade and transportation conference of CONECT, the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade.

Walter Kemmsies, chief economist at Moffatt & Nichol, comments on the need for improved U.S. transportation infrastructure. He says a solution lies in increased public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects. Kemmsies spoke at the annual trade and transportation conference of CONECT, the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With demand on the corridor continuing to outstrip available capacity constrained by the Middle East war, any resumption of hostilities would keep upward pressure on rates. </p></div>

With demand on the corridor continuing to outstrip available capacity constrained by the Middle East war, any resumption of hostilities would keep upward pressure on rates.

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Asia-Europe air cargo rates remain elevated as Gulf tensions escalate

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Global cargo capacity has largely recovered to pre-shock levels, while international routes have yet to be seriously affected by jet fuel shortages, according to Xeneta.</p></div>

Global cargo capacity has largely recovered to pre-shock levels, while international routes have yet to be seriously affected by jet fuel shortages, according to Xeneta.

Air freight supply-demand factors adjust to war-disrupted market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tobias Meyer said 10 dedicated DHL Supply Chain warehouses with 7 million square feet of capacity will go live in North America this year, specifically targeting data center logistics.</p></div>

Tobias Meyer said 10 dedicated DHL Supply Chain warehouses with 7 million square feet of capacity will go live in North America this year, specifically targeting data center logistics.

DHL targeting US data center development to boost group revenues: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>DSV CEO Jens Lund, speaking during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Wednesday, said the integration of Schenker has been completed in more than 50 countries, with full integration still on tap by the end of this year.</p></div>

DSV CEO Jens Lund, speaking during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Wednesday, said the integration of Schenker has been completed in more than 50 countries, with full integration still on tap by the end of this year.

More job cuts in the works for Q2 as DSV-Schenker integration continues: Lund

<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.

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

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Bank of Canada says the country’s maritime trade connectivity has dropped severely in the last decade just as the country looks to shift its international trade away from the US. </p></div>

The Bank of Canada says the country’s maritime trade connectivity has dropped severely in the last decade just as the country looks to shift its international trade away from the US.

Eroding connections expose Canada’s ports, shippers: central bank

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Taiwan’s number two carrier has been involved in three service launches this year, with plans to add 22 container ships to its fleet between now and early 2030. </p></div>

Taiwan’s number two carrier has been involved in three service launches this year, with plans to add 22 container ships to its fleet between now and early 2030.

Yang Ming to develop cargo base to offset trade, geopolitical uncertainties

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Weather-related port congestion in January and February caused higher terminal storage costs while the war in the Middle East raised operating expenses late in the quarter.</p></div>

Weather-related port congestion in January and February caused higher terminal storage costs while the war in the Middle East raised operating expenses late in the quarter.

Hapag-Lloyd posts Q1 net loss in ‘unsatisfactory’ start to 2026

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier is increasing capacity in response to growth in Indian imports from China and other Asian production markets in recent years, propelled by input sourcing to support rapid industrial development.</p></div>

The carrier is increasing capacity in response to growth in Indian imports from China and other Asian production markets in recent years, propelled by input sourcing to support rapid industrial development.

Maersk joins race to target burgeoning China-India trade with capacity boost

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Without the funding element, shipping groups and environmental campaigners argue that the so-called net-zero framework will be unable to provide crucial funding for shipping’s decarbonization journey.</p></div>

Without the funding element, shipping groups and environmental campaigners argue that the so-called net-zero framework will be unable to provide crucial funding for shipping’s decarbonization journey.

IMO carbon pricing mechanism ‘dead in the water’: DNV

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Forwarding costs are being upended by AI-enabled automation, forcing companies to decide what coordination and administrative work needs to be done at origin versus destination. </p></div>

Forwarding costs are being upended by AI-enabled automation, forcing companies to decide what coordination and administrative work needs to be done at origin versus destination.

AI throwing wrench into arbitrage machine for forwarding labor

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Even before the war-driven spike in gasoline prices, the US automotive industry was expecting lower vehicle sales due to import tariffs and higher borrowing costs for vehicle buyers. </p></div>

Even before the war-driven spike in gasoline prices, the US automotive industry was expecting lower vehicle sales due to import tariffs and higher borrowing costs for vehicle buyers.

Prolonged Middle East war to weigh on sputtering US auto demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The war with Iran, now in its third month, is the prime mover behind the economic uncertainty, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates indicated in their latest Global Port Tracker. </p></div>

The war with Iran, now in its third month, is the prime mover behind the economic uncertainty, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates indicated in their latest Global Port Tracker.

Weak consumer confidence, rising inflation dim peak season hopes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>FMCSA set a May 14 deadline for carriers and brokers to update their registration information before switching to “Motus,” a system that includes ID verification tools. </p></div>

FMCSA set a May 14 deadline for carriers and brokers to update their registration information before switching to “Motus,” a system that includes ID verification tools.

US DOT readies new trucker registration system to help fight fraud

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>If current market conditions continue, analyst Larry Gross believes there will be fresh gains in domestic intermodal share. </p></div>

If current market conditions continue, analyst Larry Gross believes there will be fresh gains in domestic intermodal share.

Domestic intermodal share improvement remains elusive, for now

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>One analyst says it is almost certain that rates in some parts of the country will climb because of the missing capacity next week, especially in warmer agriculture-dominant states now producing their first crop of the season.</p></div>

One analyst says it is almost certain that rates in some parts of the country will climb because of the missing capacity next week, especially in warmer agriculture-dominant states now producing their first crop of the season.

Annual ‘Roadcheck’ likely to tighten US trucking capacity, boost rates 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier’s purchase of FirstFleet raised its truck count substantially, but overall capacity still contracted in the first quarter, according to the <i>Journal of Commerce</i>’s index.</p></div>

The carrier’s purchase of FirstFleet raised its truck count substantially, but overall capacity still contracted in the first quarter, according to the Journal of Commerce’s index.

Werner acquisition boosts Truckload Capacity Index despite low demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A <i>Journal of Commerce</i> review found several instances where the promotional trucking awards appear to reflect service performance, rather than a strong safety culture or the skill of the drivers behind the wheel.</p></div>

A Journal of Commerce review found several instances where the promotional trucking awards appear to reflect service performance, rather than a strong safety culture or the skill of the drivers behind the wheel.

Safety assumptions appear misguided in ‘carrier of the year’ honors

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Rosetta Iacono, senior director, growth and commercial relations at the Montreal Port Authority, discusses the impact of Phase 1 of the Contrecœur expansion project, the port’s location providing a strategic advantage, and its ability to offer customers flexibility through connections to both CN and CPKC.</p></div>

Rosetta Iacono, senior director, growth and commercial relations at the Montreal Port Authority, discusses the impact of Phase 1 of the Contrecœur expansion project, the port’s location providing a strategic advantage, and its ability to offer customers flexibility through connections to both CN and CPKC.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Despite significant uncertainty in 2025, global trade surpassed expectations in certain trade lanes, with diversification increasing and overall volumes demonstrating resilience. Rosetta Iacono, senior director, growth and commercial relations at the Montreal Port Authority, discusses the impact of Phase 1 of the Contrecœur expansion project, the port’s location providing a strategic advantage, and its ability to offer customers flexibility through connections to both CN and CPKC. </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Montreal Port Authority</b> </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6395518133112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Despite significant uncertainty in 2025, global trade surpassed expectations in certain trade lanes, with diversification increasing and overall volumes demonstrating resilience. Rosetta Iacono, senior director, growth and commercial relations at the Montreal Port Authority, discusses the impact of Phase 1 of the Contrecœur expansion project, the port’s location providing a strategic advantage, and its ability to offer customers flexibility through connections to both CN and CPKC. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Montreal Port Authority

Gateway to industry growth

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Troy Shen, CEO of Cervo, joins TPM Today to discuss how AI is shaping the global trade management world amid continued tariff volatility.</p></div>

Troy Shen, CEO of Cervo, joins TPM Today to discuss how AI is shaping the global trade management world amid continued tariff volatility.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>On this episdoe of TPM Today, Troy Shen, CEO of Cervo, joins Eric Johnson to break down how AI is helping trade leaders navigate chaos and make better decisions in real time.</p><p>• How customs brokers are increasing capacity and accuracy with new technology</p><p>• The latest on the IEEPA refund process</p><p>• What new 301 investigations and 232 tariffs mean for importers now. </p><p>This episode was streamed live on April 24, 2026 on <a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/">TPM Today</a>.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="OemKNiw3cxE"></dynamic-object></div></div>

On this episdoe of TPM Today, Troy Shen, CEO of Cervo, joins Eric Johnson to break down how AI is helping trade leaders navigate chaos and make better decisions in real time. • How customs brokers are increasing capacity and accuracy with new technology • The latest on the IEEPA refund process • What new 301 investigations and 232 tariffs mean for importers now. This episode was streamed live on April 24, 2026 on TPM Today .

TPM TODAY | Importers, This Is Your Wake-Up Call: New Tariffs, New Risks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Mike Bozza, port deputy director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, outlines how a $45 billion capital plan is driving modernization, safety and capacity over the next decade; policy changes needed to maintain premier gateway status; and sustainability initiatives being put in place to attain net-zero status by 2050. </p></div>

Mike Bozza, port deputy director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, outlines how a $45 billion capital plan is driving modernization, safety and capacity over the next decade; policy changes needed to maintain premier gateway status; and sustainability initiatives being put in place to attain net-zero status by 2050.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>As black swan events become more frequent, successful ports are not only addressing today’s challenges but also planning for long-term resilience and growth. Mike Bozza, port deputy director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, outlines how a $45 billion capital plan is driving modernization, safety and capacity over the next decade; policy changes needed to maintain premier gateway status; and sustainability initiatives being put in place to attain net-zero status by 2050. </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6394984127112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

As black swan events become more frequent, successful ports are not only addressing today’s challenges but also planning for long-term resilience and growth. Mike Bozza, port deputy director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, outlines how a $45 billion capital plan is driving modernization, safety and capacity over the next decade; policy changes needed to maintain premier gateway status; and sustainability initiatives being put in place to attain net-zero status by 2050. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Building adaptable ports

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Walter Kemmsies, chief economist at Moffatt &amp; Nichol, comments on the need for improved U.S. transportation infrastructure.</p></div>

Walter Kemmsies, chief economist at Moffatt & Nichol, comments on the need for improved U.S. transportation infrastructure.

<div class="phx-topic"><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="rfmsA9RmXIE"></dynamic-object></div><p>Walter Kemmsies, chief economist at Moffatt &amp; Nichol, comments on the need for improved U.S. transportation infrastructure. He says a solution lies in increased public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects. Kemmsies spoke at the annual trade and transportation conference of CONECT, the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade.</p></div>

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