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Description: When COVID flooded capacity with an influx of containers, the challenge prompted Port X Logistics to combine information, people and technology to maximize cargo visibility. CEO Brian Kempisty talks about his company’s approach to enhancing the supply chain experience and plans for expansion. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Port X Logistics

When COVID flooded capacity with an influx of containers, the challenge prompted Port X Logistics to combine information, people and technology to maximize cargo visibility. CEO Brian Kempisty talks about his company’s approach to enhancing the supply chain experience and plans for expansion. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Port X Logistics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The tariff framework agreement between Washington and Hanoi, while still short on details, is expected to support Vietnam’s strong air cargo volume growth this year.</p></div>

The tariff framework agreement between Washington and Hanoi, while still short on details, is expected to support Vietnam’s strong air cargo volume growth this year.

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Tariff deal with US lifts high-flying Vietnamese air cargo demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The long-term effects of US tariffs and the removal of the de minimis exemption have disrupted established air cargo flows and is clouding the industry outlook for the year.</p></div>

The long-term effects of US tariffs and the removal of the de minimis exemption have disrupted established air cargo flows and is clouding the industry outlook for the year.

Trans-Pacific air cargo market flying into turbulent second half

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>From his hometown hub of Memphis, Fred Smith built FedEx from a $4 million inheritance to an $88 billion behemoth.  </p></div>

From his hometown hub of Memphis, Fred Smith built FedEx from a $4 million inheritance to an $88 billion behemoth.

Fred Smith, FedEx founder and visionary, dead at 80

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The loss of An-124 heavy-lift air capacity will force a modal shift to ocean or a reduction in cargo sizes to fit into smaller craft, experts say.</p></div>

The loss of An-124 heavy-lift air capacity will force a modal shift to ocean or a reduction in cargo sizes to fit into smaller craft, experts say.

Market seeks to navigate medium-term cuts to heavy-lift air cargo capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But a rise in demand for general cargo will not be enough to offset the sharp decline in e-commerce shipments that followed the US clampdown in May on low-value imports from China. </p></div>

But a rise in demand for general cargo will not be enough to offset the sharp decline in e-commerce shipments that followed the US clampdown in May on low-value imports from China.

Signs of air cargo recovery on the trans-Pacific as freighter aircraft return

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Despite significant injections of reefer capacity in early 2025, US cold chain stakeholders say they continue to face equipment scarcity issues.</p></div>

Despite significant injections of reefer capacity in early 2025, US cold chain stakeholders say they continue to face equipment scarcity issues.

Reefer fleet growth yet to show in availability of equipment

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A bill reintroduced in the House of Representatives would require customs fees to be directed to covering building and other capital costs related to inspections. </p></div>

A bill reintroduced in the House of Representatives would require customs fees to be directed to covering building and other capital costs related to inspections.

Ports ask Congress to help shift the costs of operating local customs offices

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With more ships expected to divert to the longer Cape of Good Hope route around southern Africa, shippers could find it more difficult to secure capacity for project cargoes. </p></div>

With more ships expected to divert to the longer Cape of Good Hope route around southern Africa, shippers could find it more difficult to secure capacity for project cargoes.

MPV availability likely to tighten in aftermath of latest Houthi attacks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The European automotive industry has been hammered by Washington’s import tariffs that are imposing a significant financial burden on the continent’s carmakers. </p></div>

The European automotive industry has been hammered by Washington’s import tariffs that are imposing a significant financial burden on the continent’s carmakers.

Volvo faces $1.2 billion write-down as US tariffs erode profitability

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The National Association of Waterfront Employers has sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee asking for continued support of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program.</p></div>

The National Association of Waterfront Employers has sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee asking for continued support of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program.

Ports fear emissions grants under threat amid EPA budget slashing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But the longer voyages are also seeing container shipping companies cutting the average fuel intensity per TEU mile and ensuring vessels are sailing full. </p></div>

But the longer voyages are also seeing container shipping companies cutting the average fuel intensity per TEU mile and ensuring vessels are sailing full.

Africa diversions drive sharp rise in ocean carrier emissions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Adoption of digital bills of lading has been stronger in Asia, but US traction is necessary to help container lines meet a 2030 commitment to fully move to electronic documents.</p></div>

Adoption of digital bills of lading has been stronger in Asia, but US traction is necessary to help container lines meet a 2030 commitment to fully move to electronic documents.

US Bank eBL trial for US exporter notches another step toward 2030 goal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Some customers and competitors were surprised by the timing of the surcharges, which are typically implemented in August or September, if at all, and only after volume spikes.</p></div>

Some customers and competitors were surprised by the timing of the surcharges, which are typically implemented in August or September, if at all, and only after volume spikes.

J.B. Hunt says surcharges necessary to maintain peak season service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The surcharges, which took effect Sunday, apply to select customers who exceed their peak-season allotment of containers out of the region. </p></div>

The surcharges, which took effect Sunday, apply to select customers who exceed their peak-season allotment of containers out of the region.

J.B. Hunt hits some shippers with big surcharges in Southern California

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The journey time, about two to three days better than typical industry metrics, comes despite congestion in other parts of partner CPKC’s network.</p></div>

The journey time, about two to three days better than typical industry metrics, comes despite congestion in other parts of partner CPKC’s network.

Schneider says MMX service delivering four-day Mexico-Chicago transit time

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Still, analyst Larry Gross suspects that the early strength seen in the first half of the year is substantially composed of volume that has been “borrowed” from a peak season that will be “late and tepid” as a result.</p></div>

Still, analyst Larry Gross suspects that the early strength seen in the first half of the year is substantially composed of volume that has been “borrowed” from a peak season that will be “late and tepid” as a result.

North American intermodal notches solid first half despite trade turmoil

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The routing impasse between the railroads threatens supply chain disruptions for ocean carrier CMA CGM, which has cargo booked on the service that is due to begin later this week.</p></div>

The routing impasse between the railroads threatens supply chain disruptions for ocean carrier CMA CGM, which has cargo booked on the service that is due to begin later this week.

BNSF-UP dispute threatens Oakland-SLC service, triggers STB petition

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Amanda Coates, chief commercial officer for the Port of New Orleans, talks about the economic impact of these ports, Port NOLA’s rail connectivity and gateway fluidity, and continued progress on the Louisiana International Terminal. </p></div>

Amanda Coates, chief commercial officer for the Port of New Orleans, talks about the economic impact of these ports, Port NOLA’s rail connectivity and gateway fluidity, and continued progress on the Louisiana International Terminal.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The Lower Mississippi River ports of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, South Louisiana, St. Bernard and Plaquemines collectively move 500 million tons of cargo annually. Amanda Coates, chief commercial officer for the Port of New Orleans, talks about the economic impact of these ports, Port NOLA’s rail connectivity and gateway fluidity, and continued progress on the Louisiana International Terminal. </p><p><i>Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by the Port of New Orleans</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6375716339112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The Lower Mississippi River ports of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, South Louisiana, St. Bernard and Plaquemines collectively move 500 million tons of cargo annually. Amanda Coates, chief commercial officer for the Port of New Orleans, talks about the economic impact of these ports, Port NOLA’s rail connectivity and gateway fluidity, and continued progress on the Louisiana International Terminal. Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana Sponsored by the Port of New Orleans

A collaborative effort

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Jane Wong, vice president of customer experience at Century Supply Chain Solutions, discusses how VIZIV, the company’s supply chain optimization platform, is aiding decision making; how Century is combining use of AI with human expertise; and how it fosters collaboration and trust.</p></div>

Jane Wong, vice president of customer experience at Century Supply Chain Solutions, discusses how VIZIV, the company’s supply chain optimization platform, is aiding decision making; how Century is combining use of AI with human expertise; and how it fosters collaboration and trust.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The logistics industry has been facing a lot of uncertainty, including rising costs and shifting trade policies. Jane Wong, vice president of customer experience at Century Supply Chain Solutions, discusses how VIZIV, the company’s supply chain optimization platform, is aiding decision making; how Century is combining use of AI with human expertise; and how it fosters collaboration and trust.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Century Supply Chain Solutions</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6375716067112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The logistics industry has been facing a lot of uncertainty, including rising costs and shifting trade policies. Jane Wong, vice president of customer experience at Century Supply Chain Solutions, discusses how VIZIV, the company’s supply chain optimization platform, is aiding decision making; how Century is combining use of AI with human expertise; and how it fosters collaboration and trust. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Century Supply Chain Solutions

Adaptability and scalability

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p> Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing for Trans-American Trucking and Warehouse, delves into the importance of trucking permit harmonization and how regulations can be communicated.</p></div>

Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing for Trans-American Trucking and Warehouse, delves into the importance of trucking permit harmonization and how regulations can be communicated.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Trucking permit harmonization aims to standardize the process for oversize and overweight trucks across different states and jurisdictions. Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing for Trans-American Trucking and Warehouse, delves into the importance of the harmonization, how regulations can be communicated to law enforcement officers and the communication between rail and trucking groups to improve safety measures.</p><p><i>Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Trans-American Trucking and Warehouse</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6375681849112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Trucking permit harmonization aims to standardize the process for oversize and overweight trucks across different states and jurisdictions. Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing for Trans-American Trucking and Warehouse, delves into the importance of the harmonization, how regulations can be communicated to law enforcement officers and the communication between rail and trucking groups to improve safety measures. Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana Sponsored by Trans-American Trucking and Warehouse

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Port X Logistics CEO Brian Kempisty talks about the company’s approach to enhancing the supply chain experience and plans for expansion.</p></div>

Port X Logistics CEO Brian Kempisty talks about the company’s approach to enhancing the supply chain experience and plans for expansion.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>When COVID flooded capacity with an influx of containers, the challenge prompted Port X Logistics to combine information, people and technology to maximize cargo visibility. CEO Brian Kempisty talks about his company’s approach to enhancing the supply chain experience and plans for expansion.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Port X Logistics</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370639589112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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