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Disruptions have become the new norm in the industry over the last decade, necessitating a shift in the way ports traditionally operate. Being both a breakbulk and container port, the Port of New Orleans’ service offerings solidifies its role as a “gateway to North America.” Cameron Gibson, Port NOLA’s business development manager, discusses the port’s continued investments and how it’s building for the future. Breakbulk24, New Orleans, Louisiana Sponsored by the Port of New Orleans

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With solid revenue maintained through most of 2026 and a strong end-of-year performance expected, the group has raised its full-year profit forecast by almost 8%.</p></div>

With solid revenue maintained through most of 2026 and a strong end-of-year performance expected, the group has raised its full-year profit forecast by almost 8%.

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Express unit to drive ‘robust’ peak season for DHL Group

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Freighter operators are adjusting aircraft deployment, schedules and allocations as booking activity takes off on trans-Pacific, intra-Asia and Africa routes.</p></div>

Freighter operators are adjusting aircraft deployment, schedules and allocations as booking activity takes off on trans-Pacific, intra-Asia and Africa routes.

Airlines move capacity to booming China, Hong Kong outbound markets

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Volume on the Asia-North America trade lane has recovered rapidly from the summer slowdown, with demand growth shrugging off soaring fuel prices and elevated rates. </p></div>

Volume on the Asia-North America trade lane has recovered rapidly from the summer slowdown, with demand growth shrugging off soaring fuel prices and elevated rates.

AI air cargo boom sets up strong peak season on the trans-Pacific

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But whether the market’s mid-year resilience will carry through to the end-of-year peak season remains unclear with rates beginning to ease.  </p></div>

But whether the market’s mid-year resilience will carry through to the end-of-year peak season remains unclear with rates beginning to ease.

Asian exports lift air freight demand as summer slowdown fails to bite

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>New rules on low-value European imports are already changing market behavior, but the full impact on volume has yet to be measured just one month after the elimination of the de minimis exemption.</p></div>

New rules on low-value European imports are already changing market behavior, but the full impact on volume has yet to be measured just one month after the elimination of the de minimis exemption.

Air cargo rates, volume slump after EU duty-free tax reform

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>This year has seen multiple projects planned, started or nearing completion as gateways both big and small prepare for larger ships and expanding trade outside of China.  </p></div>

This year has seen multiple projects planned, started or nearing completion as gateways both big and small prepare for larger ships and expanding trade outside of China.

US East, Gulf coast ports launch projects aimed at growth over next decade

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Economic indicators that pointed to a soft year for the breakbulk market in 2026 have been overcome by busy US carriers, attendees at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges Breakbulk Summit were told.</p></div>

Economic indicators that pointed to a soft year for the breakbulk market in 2026 have been overcome by busy US carriers, attendees at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges Breakbulk Summit were told.

Breakbulk trade strength comes despite green fuel uncertainty

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Industry insiders say the Nov. 3 ballot measure would give the union a new way to marshal popular support against future investment by Los Angeles marine terminals in projects that could include automation.</p></div>

Industry insiders say the Nov. 3 ballot measure would give the union a new way to marshal popular support against future investment by Los Angeles marine terminals in projects that could include automation.

LA ballot measure seen as new ILWU attempt to block port automation

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier was commenting as Taiwan’s Big Three container lines reported that they saw a surge in revenues in the third quarter due to higher freight rates and buoyant cargo volumes.</p></div>

The carrier was commenting as Taiwan’s Big Three container lines reported that they saw a surge in revenues in the third quarter due to higher freight rates and buoyant cargo volumes.

Panama restrictions, intra-Asia peak to support carrier Q4 revenues: Yang Ming

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Port employers and the local longshore union have a new five-year labor deal in place following government-mandated arbitration proceedings that started over a year ago.  </p></div>

Port employers and the local longshore union have a new five-year labor deal in place following government-mandated arbitration proceedings that started over a year ago.

Arbitration ends long-running contract standoff at Port of Montreal 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Smaller transactional freight brokers will be able to offer contractual managed transportation using AI agents to reengineer established processes and unlock value in “unstructured” data. </p></div>

Smaller transactional freight brokers will be able to offer contractual managed transportation using AI agents to reengineer established processes and unlock value in “unstructured” data.

Agentic AI to bring outsized capabilities to smaller freight brokers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The heads of three subcommittees want greater scrutiny of the carrier’s vessels used on US services after a recent media report quoted Trump administration officials accusing China-backed Cosco of espionage in US ports.</p></div>

The heads of three subcommittees want greater scrutiny of the carrier’s vessels used on US services after a recent media report quoted Trump administration officials accusing China-backed Cosco of espionage in US ports.

House committees urge Coast Guard to increase Cosco ship inspections

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The proposals stem from a December 2024 investigation that found Spain created unfavorable conditions for US trade by barring US-flag vessels from its ports.</p></div>

The proposals stem from a December 2024 investigation that found Spain created unfavorable conditions for US trade by barring US-flag vessels from its ports.

FMC floats port fees for Spanish ships, import restrictions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container shipping analyst Lars Jensen checks in from Africa, where he’s six weeks into an 18-month journey to explore firsthand the logistics opportunities and challenges on the continent.</p></div>

Container shipping analyst Lars Jensen checks in from Africa, where he’s six weeks into an 18-month journey to explore firsthand the logistics opportunities and challenges on the continent.

A few positive surprises as African logistics journey begins

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The company told analysts during its third-quarter earnings call some customers moved freight elsewhere after it increased truckload rates, only to return through mini-bids as they reassessed capacity and pricing. </p></div>

The company told analysts during its third-quarter earnings call some customers moved freight elsewhere after it increased truckload rates, only to return through mini-bids as they reassessed capacity and pricing.

J.B. Hunt regains truckload freight as shippers confront higher rates, tighter capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>For-hire motor carriers added jobs year over year in September for the first time in 41 months as higher pay and an uptick in demand drew more employees. </p></div>

For-hire motor carriers added jobs year over year in September for the first time in 41 months as higher pay and an uptick in demand drew more employees.

Trucking employment rising despite fuel, economic headwinds

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The electric vehicle manufacturer is importing goods into Los Angeles and Long Beach and railing them to its two factories in the Houston area, according to multiple sources. </p></div>

The electric vehicle manufacturer is importing goods into Los Angeles and Long Beach and railing them to its two factories in the Houston area, according to multiple sources.

Tesla driving intermodal surge from Southern California to Houston

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As factory orders and production “pick up a gear,” the Cass Freight Shipments Index is looking more solid entering the fourth quarter.</p></div>

As factory orders and production “pick up a gear,” the Cass Freight Shipments Index is looking more solid entering the fourth quarter.

US shipment volumes rose in September, buoyed by manufacturing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Record port congestion in Shanghai and Ningbo, data center-driven imports, and resilient retail ordering is pushing the US ocean peak season into November. </p></div>

Record port congestion in Shanghai and Ningbo, data center-driven imports, and resilient retail ordering is pushing the US ocean peak season into November.

Asia port congestion extends ocean peak season 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Angi Acocella, MIT, talks about new research examining how shippers and carriers behave across market cycles—and why today’s pricing, volume consistency and facility performance may matter more than yesterday’s relationships.</p></div>

Angi Acocella, MIT, talks about new research examining how shippers and carriers behave across market cycles—and why today’s pricing, volume consistency and facility performance may matter more than yesterday’s relationships.

Are shippers elephants or goldfish? | Live at Inland

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Jack Hixson, product owner at Gnosis Freight, describes how the company’s three-tier ROI framework can help transform logistics from a cost center to a competitive edge, improve employees’ quality of life, and deliver measurable savings while strengthening customer service.</p></div>

Jack Hixson, product owner at Gnosis Freight, describes how the company’s three-tier ROI framework can help transform logistics from a cost center to a competitive edge, improve employees’ quality of life, and deliver measurable savings while strengthening customer service.

Turning logistics into a competitive advantage

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Cameron Gibson, Port NOLA’s business development manager, discusses the port’s continued investments and how it’s building for the future.</p></div>

Cameron Gibson, Port NOLA’s business development manager, discusses the port’s continued investments and how it’s building for the future.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Disruptions have become the new norm in the industry over the last decade, necessitating a shift in the way ports traditionally operate. Being both a breakbulk and container port, the Port of New Orleans’ service offerings solidifies its role as a “gateway to North America.” Cameron Gibson, Port NOLA’s business development manager, discusses the port’s continued investments and how it’s building for the future.</p><p><i>Breakbulk24, New Orleans, Louisiana</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by the Port of New Orleans</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6354870663112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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