Name: New kid on the coast: CULines joins the big players on the trans-Pacific trade
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Over the last year, China United Lines has opened services to Europe, the Middle East, and now the US West Coast. Co-CEO Lars Christiansen talks about the challenges the line has faced in entering the trans-Pacific trade, such as longer-than-expected waits for the return of equipment, and about positive developments he sees in container shipping, including an increased recognition of the importance of digitalization and customers’ growing preference for longer-term contracts. TPM22 Long Beach, California Sponsored by China United Lines

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The German integrator was able to offset tariff-driven volatility in the second quarter through cost-cutting measures but is facing “more of the same” in Q3, according to its CFO. </p></div>

The German integrator was able to offset tariff-driven volatility in the second quarter through cost-cutting measures but is facing “more of the same” in Q3, according to its CFO.

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DHL posts solid half-year profit despite Q2 drag on express, ocean volumes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Company executives pointed to the rollout of the Trump administration’s tariff policy in April as driving disruption throughout the second quarter. </p></div>

Company executives pointed to the rollout of the Trump administration’s tariff policy in April as driving disruption throughout the second quarter.

CH Robinson cautious on second-half outlook amid trade volatility

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While not yet reflected in freight rates, analysts and forwarders report growing space constraints out of Southeast Asian origins. </p></div>

While not yet reflected in freight rates, analysts and forwarders report growing space constraints out of Southeast Asian origins.

Tariff-linked trade flow shift tightens Asian air freight capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The 90-day pause in tariffs was long enough for US importers to advance most of their cargo shipments by ocean, according to analysts.</p></div>

The 90-day pause in tariffs was long enough for US importers to advance most of their cargo shipments by ocean, according to analysts.

Ocean frontloading cuts air freight demand on trans-Pacific

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The negative foreign exchange effects were most noticeable in the forwarder’s US dollar-denominated ocean freight business, where earnings fell sharply in the second quarter.</p></div>

The negative foreign exchange effects were most noticeable in the forwarder’s US dollar-denominated ocean freight business, where earnings fell sharply in the second quarter.

Post-tariff foreign currency headwinds hit Kuehne + Nagel’s H1, Q2 profit

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Robert Loya takes the helm of HTA as the drayage industry struggles with stagnant pricing power, increased operating costs and strong competition from new entrants, including AI-enabled platforms. </p></div>

Robert Loya takes the helm of HTA as the drayage industry struggles with stagnant pricing power, increased operating costs and strong competition from new entrants, including AI-enabled platforms.

Industry veteran tapped as new CEO of Harbor Trucking Association

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While some planned larger projects are facing delays due to challenging market conditions, new facilities will benefit from renewed fiscal support from Washington. </p></div>

While some planned larger projects are facing delays due to challenging market conditions, new facilities will benefit from renewed fiscal support from Washington.

Extended tax credits for chip manufacturers to boost heavy-lift cargo demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>TGS Logistics said state grants for electric trucks failed to stem higher costs for new equipment amid a soft rate environment.  </p></div>

TGS Logistics said state grants for electric trucks failed to stem higher costs for new equipment amid a soft rate environment.

Second California drayage operator shuts business, cites electric truck costs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Trans-Pacific rates are falling sharply, but the ability of carriers to withdraw capacity, the potential for continued diversions away from the Red Sea, and long-term changes to the global trade landscape due to US tariff policy mean liners have levers to pull.</p></div>

Trans-Pacific rates are falling sharply, but the ability of carriers to withdraw capacity, the potential for continued diversions away from the Red Sea, and long-term changes to the global trade landscape due to US tariff policy mean liners have levers to pull.

Ocean carriers still have cards to play despite weakening container market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The number of unique services on routes navigating through Houthi-controlled waters has doubled since the third quarter of last year, according to data from eeSea, as carriers who do not call Israel feel growing comfort sailing the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.</p></div>

The number of unique services on routes navigating through Houthi-controlled waters has doubled since the third quarter of last year, according to data from eeSea, as carriers who do not call Israel feel growing comfort sailing the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

Red Sea ‘revival’ taking place as regional carriers lead the way

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ports say they stand to lose about $1 billion in funding for maintenance work because the US Army Corps of Engineers’ budget is not treating so-called donor ports equally. </p></div>

Ports say they stand to lose about $1 billion in funding for maintenance work because the US Army Corps of Engineers’ budget is not treating so-called donor ports equally.

Big US ports ask Congress to follow law for equal funding of dredging work

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Marine terminal operators may be forced to resell or even abandon cranes if the tariffs take effect, which would further erode US port productivity.</p></div>

Marine terminal operators may be forced to resell or even abandon cranes if the tariffs take effect, which would further erode US port productivity.

Looming US tariffs put economic viability of STS cranes in doubt

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>DSV will start adding the first few country operations of DB Schenker into its network from Aug. 1 in an integration process expected to be completed by 2028.</p></div>

DSV will start adding the first few country operations of DB Schenker into its network from Aug. 1 in an integration process expected to be completed by 2028.

DB Schenker adds to DSV coffers as multi-year integration begins

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The legislation aims to incentivize a domestic crane industry and move US ports away from China’s dominant manufacturer.</p></div>

The legislation aims to incentivize a domestic crane industry and move US ports away from China’s dominant manufacturer.

Congress eyes a tax credit for reshoring port crane manufacturing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A steady increase in non-seasonally adjusted trucking employment shows there’s more life in trucking than one might expect following lackluster carrier earnings reports. </p></div>

A steady increase in non-seasonally adjusted trucking employment shows there’s more life in trucking than one might expect following lackluster carrier earnings reports.

US trucking employment rising steadily despite soft freight market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But the increase in truck counts at large truckload providers is more about anticipated growth than any change in current demand. </p></div>

But the increase in truck counts at large truckload providers is more about anticipated growth than any change in current demand.

Truckload capacity index turns upward as carriers cautiously add trucks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Well-financed LTL trucking companies are investing in network expansion despite flat revenues and falling shipment counts as shippers demand more speed. </p></div>

Well-financed LTL trucking companies are investing in network expansion despite flat revenues and falling shipment counts as shippers demand more speed.

LTL carriers expanding US networks despite low freight demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p> Brendan Dugan, assistant executive director and chief commercial officer at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses customers’ front-loading of steel imports, increased lumber and plywood cargo, and how the business is reducing carbon emissions.</p></div>

Brendan Dugan, assistant executive director and chief commercial officer at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses customers’ front-loading of steel imports, increased lumber and plywood cargo, and how the business is reducing carbon emissions.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Fluctuating trade regulations from the Trump administration have impacted numerous initiatives throughout the industry, one of these being steel commodities. Brendan Dugan, assistant executive director and chief commercial officer at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses customers’ front-loading of steel imports, increased lumber and plywood cargo, and how the business is reducing carbon emissions.</p><p><i>Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by South Jersey Port Corporation</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6375973340112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Fluctuating trade regulations from the Trump administration have impacted numerous initiatives throughout the industry, one of these being steel commodities. Brendan Dugan, assistant executive director and chief commercial officer at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses customers’ front-loading of steel imports, increased lumber and plywood cargo, and how the business is reducing carbon emissions. Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana Sponsored by South Jersey Port Corporation

Contingency planning

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Angi Acocella joins TPM Today to discuss research she's doing in the world of truckload procurement for MIT's FreightLab, how the commercial sector partners with academia, and what's next in freight technology</p></div>

Angi Acocella joins TPM Today to discuss research she's doing in the world of truckload procurement for MIT's FreightLab, how the commercial sector partners with academia, and what's next in freight technology

<div class="phx-topic"><p>On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson connects with Angi Acocella, research scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology FreightLab, to explore how academic research is transforming truckload procurement.</p><p>• How procurement is evolving through data and innovation</p><p>• How MIT collaborates with the freight industry</p><p>• What’s next in freight tech</p><p>Get a closer look at how top research is shaping the future of transportation.</p><p><i>This episode was streamed live on July 11, 2025 on </i><a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/"><i>TPM Today</i></a></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="rfNhFPPsF4w"></dynamic-object></div></div>

On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson connects with Angi Acocella, research scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology FreightLab, to explore how academic research is transforming truckload procurement. • How procurement is evolving through data and innovation • How MIT collaborates with the freight industry • What’s next in freight tech Get a closer look at how top research is shaping the future of transportation. This episode was streamed live on July 11, 2025 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | What happens when MIT takes on freight trucking?

<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

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Over the last year, China United Lines has opened services to Europe, the Middle East, and now the US West Coast. Co-CEO Lars Christiansen talks about the challenges the line has faced in entering the trans-Pacific trade, such as longer-than-expected waits for the return of equipment, and about positive developments he sees in container shipping, including an increased recognition of the importance of digitalization and customers’ growing preference for longer-term contracts.</p></div>

Over the last year, China United Lines has opened services to Europe, the Middle East, and now the US West Coast. Co-CEO Lars Christiansen talks about the challenges the line has faced in entering the trans-Pacific trade, such as longer-than-expected waits for the return of equipment, and about positive developments he sees in container shipping, including an increased recognition of the importance of digitalization and customers’ growing preference for longer-term contracts.

<div class="phx-topic"><p></p><p></p><p>Over the last year, China United Lines has opened services to Europe, the Middle East, and now the US West Coast. Co-CEO Lars Christiansen talks about the challenges the line has faced in entering the trans-Pacific trade, such as longer-than-expected waits for the return of equipment, and about positive developments he sees in container shipping, including an increased recognition of the importance of digitalization and customers’ growing preference for longer-term contracts.  <i>TPM22 Long Beach, California</i></p><p>Sponsored by China United Lines</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6306118058112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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