Name: Optimizing the supply chain
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During times of disruption, technology has the potential to bring stability and agility in the supply chain, but where does it make sense in the supply chain? Glenn Jones, senior vice president of product management at Blume Global, talks about WiseTech’s strategic acquisition of Blume Global, the challenges of control towers, and the real power of machine learning. TPM23, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Blume Global

<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.

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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>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.

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>As tariff fatigue sets in, US retailers are concentrating more on their product delivery needs rather than adjusting their supply chains on the fly to the vagaries of the Trump administration’s trade policy.</p></div>

As tariff fatigue sets in, US retailers are concentrating more on their product delivery needs rather than adjusting their supply chains on the fly to the vagaries of the Trump administration’s trade policy.

US tariff volatility no longer driving trans-Pacific trade plans

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Marseilles-based carrier said the unstable operating environment was disrupting trade flows and leading to growing uncertainty about demand in the major markets.</p></div>

The Marseilles-based carrier said the unstable operating environment was disrupting trade flows and leading to growing uncertainty about demand in the major markets.

CMA CGM’s Q2 earnings slide as geopolitics, tariffs hit shipping business

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Having tentatively returned to Red Sea transits, multipurpose and heavy-lift vessels are again shunning the route in favor of the safer but longer passage around southern Africa.</p></div>

Having tentatively returned to Red Sea transits, multipurpose and heavy-lift vessels are again shunning the route in favor of the safer but longer passage around southern Africa.

New Houthi attacks slash MPV northbound transits via Red Sea

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The company did not disclose the identity of the potential Chinese investor in the $23 billion deal, although it is widely thought to be Cosco Shipping Holdings.</p></div>

The company did not disclose the identity of the potential Chinese investor in the $23 billion deal, although it is widely thought to be Cosco Shipping Holdings.

Hutchison confirms Chinese investor interest in BlackRock-TiL ports sale

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But with many details of the framework agreement still to be thrashed out over the coming weeks, it will do little to address the uncertainty hanging over the trade lane.</p></div>

But with many details of the framework agreement still to be thrashed out over the coming weeks, it will do little to address the uncertainty hanging over the trade lane.

Trans-Atlantic trade dispute averted as US, EU reach weekend deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deal is DAT’s third in seven months as the freight marketplace seeks to build a multifaceted and trusted truckload transactional platform.</p></div>

The deal is DAT’s third in seven months as the freight marketplace seeks to build a multifaceted and trusted truckload transactional platform.

DAT acquiring Convoy automation platform from Flexport

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>US Customs and Border Protection requires importers to maintain a bond for estimated duties owed, a number that has increased significantly as new tariffs take effect.</p></div>

US Customs and Border Protection requires importers to maintain a bond for estimated duties owed, a number that has increased significantly as new tariffs take effect.

US importers scramble to manage huge hike in bond outlay linked to higher tariffs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>GenLogs is offering data on shipper drayage volumes, available carriers and asset location at the Port of Miami as part of a broadening of its highway sensor-based platform. </p></div>

GenLogs is offering data on shipper drayage volumes, available carriers and asset location at the Port of Miami as part of a broadening of its highway sensor-based platform.

Trucking intelligence provider expands visibility product into drayage market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Asian Development Bank also warned in a note Wednesday that escalating tariffs and further trade friction would further dim intra-Asia growth prospects. </p></div>

The Asian Development Bank also warned in a note Wednesday that escalating tariffs and further trade friction would further dim intra-Asia growth prospects.

Intra-Asia trade faces fresh turmoil from potential hefty US tariffs: HPH Trust

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>J.B. Hunt Transport and Knight-Swift Transportation — the largest US truckload providers — are shifting assets within their networks as shippers react to supply chain challenges created by higher US tariffs on imports. </p></div>

J.B. Hunt Transport and Knight-Swift Transportation — the largest US truckload providers — are shifting assets within their networks as shippers react to supply chain challenges created by higher US tariffs on imports.

Truckload carriers balance networks as tariff uncertainty shifts demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the intermodal piece of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal could face some obstacles, UP CEO Jim Vena and his team have shown a willingness to try new approaches in growing their intermodal franchise, writes Ted Prince.</p></div>

While the intermodal piece of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal could face some obstacles, UP CEO Jim Vena and his team have shown a willingness to try new approaches in growing their intermodal franchise, writes Ted Prince.

Resolution of ‘major issues’ now takes spotlight in UP-NS merger process

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Union Pacific said the acquisition of its smaller rival would improve service by reducing interchanges while taking market share from Canada’s Class I railroads and the truckload market.</p></div>

Union Pacific said the acquisition of its smaller rival would improve service by reducing interchanges while taking market share from Canada’s Class I railroads and the truckload market.

UP looks to create first coast-to-coast railroad with $85 billion NS deal

<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>Glenn Jones, senior vice president of product management at Blume Global, talks about WiseTech’s strategic acquisition of Blume Global, the challenges of control towers, and the real power of machine learning.</p></div>

Glenn Jones, senior vice president of product management at Blume Global, talks about WiseTech’s strategic acquisition of Blume Global, the challenges of control towers, and the real power of machine learning.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>During times of disruption, technology has the potential to bring stability and agility in the supply chain, but where does it make sense in the supply chain? Glenn Jones, senior vice president of product management at Blume Global, talks about WiseTech’s strategic acquisition of Blume Global, the challenges of control towers, and the real power of machine learning.</p><p><i>TPM23, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Blume Global</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6326840320112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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