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Following a 2022 acquisition of XPO’s intermodal division, STG Logistics has seen significant growth in its intermodal business. Troy Tibbetts, executive vice president of sales and marketing at STG Logistics, talks about how the company is measuring growth, what trends he is seeing in the market and what STG Logistics plans to lean into for 2024. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by STG Logistics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The automotive sector is driving the unseasonally strong volumes as manufacturers expedite shipments from Europe to the US to avoid new duties coming in April.</p></div>

The automotive sector is driving the unseasonally strong volumes as manufacturers expedite shipments from Europe to the US to avoid new duties coming in April.

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Trans-Atlantic air cargo demand surges ahead of US tariffs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The ability to shift capacity to alternative growth markets combined with a diversified cargo mix will insulate the airline from US moves to target e-commerce imports from China, according to its chairman.</p></div>

The ability to shift capacity to alternative growth markets combined with a diversified cargo mix will insulate the airline from US moves to target e-commerce imports from China, according to its chairman.

‘Resilient’ Cathay Pacific ready to offset any e-commerce decline: chairman

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While strong e-commerce demand last year filled all available air freight capacity out of China and kept the industry in peak season mode, recent US moves to clamp down on low-value Chinese imports have rattled the market.</p></div>

While strong e-commerce demand last year filled all available air freight capacity out of China and kept the industry in peak season mode, recent US moves to clamp down on low-value Chinese imports have rattled the market.

Air cargo rates tumble as market adjusts to looming ‘de minimis’ changes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Contract logistics was the star performer in the company’s portfolio in 2024, with gross profit rising 4% to $4 billion.</p></div>

Contract logistics was the star performer in the company’s portfolio in 2024, with gross profit rising 4% to $4 billion.

K+N sees volatility ahead from uncertain demand, geopolitical risks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The sector is off to a strong start to the year, but tariff-driven trade tensions and other concerns could have a negative impact on the global air freight market, according to industry groups. </p></div>

The sector is off to a strong start to the year, but tariff-driven trade tensions and other concerns could have a negative impact on the global air freight market, according to industry groups.

Numerous risk factors threatening to slow robust air cargo demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Running loops with fewer ships will not be the current priority for an oversupplied industry, but new entrants may be more inclined to look at a lean, efficient product that has a competitive service edge in the key hubs it serves, writes Jeremy Masters.</p></div>

Running loops with fewer ships will not be the current priority for an oversupplied industry, but new entrants may be more inclined to look at a lean, efficient product that has a competitive service edge in the key hubs it serves, writes Jeremy Masters.

Is there an option for carriers to take ‘hub-and-spoke’ to next level?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The port will berth vessels at its smaller Ocean Terminal two miles downriver from the main Garden City terminal in order to cut waiting times outside the port and reduce ship backlogs.  </p></div>

The port will berth vessels at its smaller Ocean Terminal two miles downriver from the main Garden City terminal in order to cut waiting times outside the port and reduce ship backlogs.

Savannah’s ‘parking spot’ targets idle time for ships, main terminal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ports across the continent are struggling to clear bottlenecks as containers stack up in terminals and delay inland and feeder connections.</p></div>

Ports across the continent are struggling to clear bottlenecks as containers stack up in terminals and delay inland and feeder connections.

New alliance vessel plans add to ongoing port congestion in Europe

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Multiple sources who spoke with the <i>Journal of Commerce</i> have confirmed ongoing negotiations between the two liners covering India’s larger westbound trades to the US East Coast and North Europe. </p></div>

Multiple sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce have confirmed ongoing negotiations between the two liners covering India’s larger westbound trades to the US East Coast and North Europe.

CMA CGM, ONE in India VSA talks as standalone capacity pressures rise

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Freight rate declines coupled with ship supply and cargo demand worries are rippling through the MPV sector. </p></div>

Freight rate declines coupled with ship supply and cargo demand worries are rippling through the MPV sector.

Geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs start to weigh on MPV market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The country’s competition watchdog is reviewing whether DP World’s acquisition of the logistics provider could lead to higher costs for shippers.</p></div>

The country’s competition watchdog is reviewing whether DP World’s acquisition of the logistics provider could lead to higher costs for shippers.

Australian shippers back competition probe into DP World’s deal for Silk Logistics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Federal Maritime Commission is looking at areas where ships are having transit troubles with an eye on how US maritime influence can fix those problems.</p></div>

The Federal Maritime Commission is looking at areas where ships are having transit troubles with an eye on how US maritime influence can fix those problems.

FMC probes ocean chokepoints as Trump looks to rule the waves

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Fresh questions about the direction of the US economy after the tariff chaos unleashed by the Trump administration in recent weeks has container lines resetting their rate expectations for the 2025–26 service year.</p></div>

Fresh questions about the direction of the US economy after the tariff chaos unleashed by the Trump administration in recent weeks has container lines resetting their rate expectations for the 2025–26 service year.

Tariffs, falling spot market weaken contract resolve of trans-Pac carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The dizzying pace of the Trump administration’s moves against longtime US trading partners is putting shippers at risk of facing hefty new costs as a result of tariff “stacking.” </p></div>

The dizzying pace of the Trump administration’s moves against longtime US trading partners is putting shippers at risk of facing hefty new costs as a result of tariff “stacking.”

Escalating tariff costs are ‘massive’ financial shift for US importers: experts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While shippers might have expected ocean carriers to make application programming interfaces widely available by 2025, negative incentives have inhibited that progress. </p></div>

While shippers might have expected ocean carriers to make application programming interfaces widely available by 2025, negative incentives have inhibited that progress.

Lack of carrier API progress belies market adaptation to other visibility options

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A revision to monthly employment data shows a smaller pool of employees at for-hire trucking companies and a potential tilt toward brokers and small carriers.  </p></div>

A revision to monthly employment data shows a smaller pool of employees at for-hire trucking companies and a potential tilt toward brokers and small carriers.

Revised US payroll numbers underscore truckload market shift

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Executives from CSX and Norfolk Southern say that while the market is no longer as strongly pro-shipper as it was a year ago, conditions have yet to shift in favor of rail carriers.</p></div>

Executives from CSX and Norfolk Southern say that while the market is no longer as strongly pro-shipper as it was a year ago, conditions have yet to shift in favor of rail carriers.

Railroads acknowledge little movement on intermodal contract rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Some analysts see green shoots that could signal higher US freight demand, but those encouraging signs remain fragile in an uncertain economy.</p></div>

Some analysts see green shoots that could signal higher US freight demand, but those encouraging signs remain fragile in an uncertain economy.

Tariff uncertainty casts shadow on US trucking demand, pricing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Reshuffling port calls because of a potential Trump administration fee on Chinese-built and -operated ships would place additional strain on the US intermodal supply chain, railroad executives say.</p></div>

Reshuffling port calls because of a potential Trump administration fee on Chinese-built and -operated ships would place additional strain on the US intermodal supply chain, railroad executives say.

Proposed US tax on Chinese ship calls could pressure intermodal networks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>US-bound spot truck shipments from Canada are shrinking but rates are rising, while Mexico-US spot market shipments outpace pricing, according to DAT Freight &amp; Analytics. </p></div>

US-bound spot truck shipments from Canada are shrinking but rates are rising, while Mexico-US spot market shipments outpace pricing, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.

Cross-border spot truck rates rise as shippers ride tariff rollercoaster

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Kyle Henderson, co-founder and CEO of Vizion, expands on TradeView, the inspiration behind its AI agent and Vizion's new offerings for container tracking solutions. </p></div>

Kyle Henderson, co-founder and CEO of Vizion, expands on TradeView, the inspiration behind its AI agent and Vizion's new offerings for container tracking solutions.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In 2024, Vizion launched its TradeView platform, allowing customers comprehensive visibility ranging from 10 years in the past to three months into the future. Kyle Henderson, co-founder and CEO of Vizion, expands on TradeView, the inspiration behind its AI agent and its new offerings for container tracking solutions. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Vizion</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370198102112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

In 2024, Vizion launched its TradeView platform, allowing customers comprehensive visibility ranging from 10 years in the past to three months into the future. Kyle Henderson, co-founder and CEO of Vizion, expands on TradeView, the inspiration behind its AI agent and its new offerings for container tracking solutions. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Vizion

Revolutionizing container tracking

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Eugene Seroka talks about building a resilient supply chain and staying ahead of the curve. </p></div>

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Eugene Seroka talks about building a resilient supply chain and staying ahead of the curve.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>This year marks the Port of Los Angeles’ 25th year of being the busiest container seaport in the Western Hemisphere, a remarkable milestone in an industry that has seen bigger ships, technological leaps, tighter regulations and ocean alliances. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Eugene Seroka talks about building a resilient supply chain and staying ahead of the curve. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by the Port of Los Angeles</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370196431112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

This year marks the Port of Los Angeles’ 25th year of being the busiest container seaport in the Western Hemisphere, a remarkable milestone in an industry that has seen bigger ships, technological leaps, tighter regulations and ocean alliances. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Eugene Seroka talks about building a resilient supply chain and staying ahead of the curve. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by the Port of Los Angeles

Strategizing against unknowns

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”</p></div>

Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Global protectionism and geopolitical shifts are prompting companies to delay real estate decisions. Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”</p><p><i>Inland24, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6363936408112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Global protectionism and geopolitical shifts are prompting companies to delay real estate decisions. Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.” Inland24, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties

The 1.5-year impact rule

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Troy Tibbetts, executive vice president of sales and marketing at STG Logistics, talks about how the company is measuring growth, what trends he is seeing in the market and what STG Logistics plans to lean into for 2024. </p></div>

Troy Tibbetts, executive vice president of sales and marketing at STG Logistics, talks about how the company is measuring growth, what trends he is seeing in the market and what STG Logistics plans to lean into for 2024.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Following a 2022 acquisition of XPO’s intermodal division, STG Logistics has seen significant growth in its intermodal business. Troy Tibbetts, executive vice president of sales and marketing at STG Logistics, talks about how the company is measuring growth, what trends he is seeing in the market and what STG Logistics plans to lean into for 2024. </p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by STG Logistics</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6350344707112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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