Name: Marching toward sustainability, digitalization at the Port of Los Angeles
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As the industry moves toward technology, nurturing and upskilling its area’s workforce and advancing an aggressive environmental strategy have been top priorities at the Port of Los Angeles. At TPM23, Port Executive Director Gene Seroka talks about growing its supply chain workforce, pursuing assertive zero-emission goals in the coming years, and building upon its Port Optimizer, the country’s first port community system. TPM23, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Port of Los Angeles

<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>Vancouver and Prince Rupert recorded solid year-on-year gains in the eastbound trans-Pacific as they focused on improving their intermodal efficiency to the interior of Canada and the US.</p></div>

Vancouver and Prince Rupert recorded solid year-on-year gains in the eastbound trans-Pacific as they focused on improving their intermodal efficiency to the interior of Canada and the US.

Western Canadian ports push IPI advantage to grow Q1 imports from Asia

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>SC Ports’ board of directors voted Friday to approve a design project to determine how to convert part of a 210-acre parcel next to the North Charleston Terminal into a car carrier operation. </p></div>

SC Ports’ board of directors voted Friday to approve a design project to determine how to convert part of a 210-acre parcel next to the North Charleston Terminal into a car carrier operation.

Charleston port looks to develop ro/ro operation at ex-WestRock site

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The answer to emissions-cutting challenges facing the shipping industry cannot be overlapping regional measures or conflicting systems, Soren Toft told supply chain executives gathered at the IMO. </p></div>

The answer to emissions-cutting challenges facing the shipping industry cannot be overlapping regional measures or conflicting systems, Soren Toft told supply chain executives gathered at the IMO.

Shipping decarbonization will work best with global rules: MSC CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The National Shipper Advisory Committee, which guides the maritime regulator on ocean freight issues, meets once a year to drive policy decisions.</p></div>

The National Shipper Advisory Committee, which guides the maritime regulator on ocean freight issues, meets once a year to drive policy decisions.

FMC searching for new members to serve on shipper advisory board

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Terminal operators and port authorities must transition from their historic, passive roles as infrastructure caretakers into active orchestrators of integrated logistics ecosystems, writes Robbert van Trooijen.</p></div>

Terminal operators and port authorities must transition from their historic, passive roles as infrastructure caretakers into active orchestrators of integrated logistics ecosystems, writes Robbert van Trooijen.

Beyond the terminal gate: Why the future lies in logistical ecosystems

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>New legislation passed by the US House will help fight cargo crime, but theft prevention starts with identity verification, experts told a <i>Journal of Commerce</i> webcast.</p></div>

New legislation passed by the US House will help fight cargo crime, but theft prevention starts with identity verification, experts told a Journal of Commerce webcast.

Verify supply chain IDs, starting with drivers: logistics experts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The unanimous ruling in a case involving C.H. Robinson adds a new layer of responsibility for brokers to consider the safety history of the motor carriers they hire to haul loads.</p></div>

The unanimous ruling in a case involving C.H. Robinson adds a new layer of responsibility for brokers to consider the safety history of the motor carriers they hire to haul loads.

Supreme Court ruling strips broker protection linked to carrier safety

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The producer price indexes for truckload and LTL transportation in the US both leapt about 20% year over year in April, revealing growing pressure on supply chains.</p></div>

The producer price indexes for truckload and LTL transportation in the US both leapt about 20% year over year in April, revealing growing pressure on supply chains.

War-driven fuel prices send trucking PPIs, shipper costs skyward

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Carrier sources have reported an average berthing delay of two days for regular services and up to five days for ad-hoc vessel calls at both ports, with the problems driven by inadequate drayage capacity.</p></div>

Carrier sources have reported an average berthing delay of two days for regular services and up to five days for ad-hoc vessel calls at both ports, with the problems driven by inadequate drayage capacity.

Rising container dwells hobble vessel flows at India’s Nhava Sheva, Mundra ports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Lene Willum Dalsgaard, chief commercial officer of Air &amp; Sea at DSV, discusses how ownership and accountability at all levels of the organization benefits customers, the added value of a long-term mindset and the importance of technology in remaining strategic and relevant.  </p></div>

Lene Willum Dalsgaard, chief commercial officer of Air & Sea at DSV, discusses how ownership and accountability at all levels of the organization benefits customers, the added value of a long-term mindset and the importance of technology in remaining strategic and relevant.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>As customer expectations continue to evolve, they seek strategic partners who can quickly navigate global disruptions and keep supply chains resilient.  Lene Willum Dalsgaard, chief commercial officer of Air &amp; Sea at DSV, discusses how ownership and accountability at all levels of the organization benefits customers, the added value of a long-term mindset and the importance of technology in remaining strategic and relevant.  </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by DSV</b></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6395518230112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

As customer expectations continue to evolve, they seek strategic partners who can quickly navigate global disruptions and keep supply chains resilient. Lene Willum Dalsgaard, chief commercial officer of Air & Sea at DSV, discusses how ownership and accountability at all levels of the organization benefits customers, the added value of a long-term mindset and the importance of technology in remaining strategic and relevant. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by DSV

Keeping the supply chain flowing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p> Frank Sobotka, CEO of Air &amp; Sea at DSV, emphasizes the importance of organizational speed, the value of operating as a global player with a strong local presence and the reality that uncertainty has become the new normal.</p></div>

Frank Sobotka, CEO of Air & Sea at DSV, emphasizes the importance of organizational speed, the value of operating as a global player with a strong local presence and the reality that uncertainty has become the new normal.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Freight forwarding depends on striking the right balance between human expertise and advanced technology to deliver transparency and efficiency across the supply chain. Frank Sobotka, CEO of Air &amp; Sea at DSV, emphasizes the importance of organizational speed, the value of operating as a global player with a strong local presence and the reality that uncertainty has become the new normal. </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by DSV</b></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6395517338112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Freight forwarding depends on striking the right balance between human expertise and advanced technology to deliver transparency and efficiency across the supply chain. Frank Sobotka, CEO of Air & Sea at DSV, emphasizes the importance of organizational speed, the value of operating as a global player with a strong local presence and the reality that uncertainty has become the new normal. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by DSV

Achieving the perfect balance

<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

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As the industry moves toward technology, nurturing and upskilling its area’s workforce and advancing an aggressive environmental strategy have been top priorities at the Port of Los Angeles.</p></div>

As the industry moves toward technology, nurturing and upskilling its area’s workforce and advancing an aggressive environmental strategy have been top priorities at the Port of Los Angeles.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>As the industry moves toward technology, nurturing and upskilling its area’s workforce and advancing an aggressive environmental strategy have been top priorities at the Port of Los Angeles. At TPM23, Port Executive Director Gene Seroka talks about growing its supply chain workforce, pursuing assertive zero-emission goals in the coming years, and building upon its Port Optimizer, the country’s first port community system. </p><p><i>TPM23, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Port of Los Angeles </b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6324656489112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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