Name: Pandemic-induced tech innovations lay groundwork for future
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Technology innovation was accelerated by the pandemic, particularly in the areas of visibility and going paperless, says Max Bernaldo, SVP of Business Development for Geodis in Americas, though the biggest industry challenge is integrating so many different global entities, such as suppliers and governments, into one platform. He predicts artificial intelligence (AI) and expanding automation will continue to rapidly transform the industry.TPM22, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Geodis

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An estimated 30% of Asia-Europe air cargo is routed via the Middle East, so the sudden closure of airspace in the Persian Gulf has left forwarders scrambling for capacity on freighters and passenger aircraft out of Asia. </p></div>

An estimated 30% of Asia-Europe air cargo is routed via the Middle East, so the sudden closure of airspace in the Persian Gulf has left forwarders scrambling for capacity on freighters and passenger aircraft out of Asia.

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Demand for direct Asia-Europe air cargo fills rerouted Middle East flights

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An estimated 30% of Asia-Europe air cargo capacity is routed via the Middle East, and with options through the region severely constrained by the US-Iran war, a rush for Asia-Europe air cargo capacity is pushing up prices. </p></div>

An estimated 30% of Asia-Europe air cargo capacity is routed via the Middle East, and with options through the region severely constrained by the US-Iran war, a rush for Asia-Europe air cargo capacity is pushing up prices.

Asia-Europe air cargo space tightens as rates, fuel surcharges soar

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Truck-air solutions are also taking off with rising interest from shippers as the Middle East war removes the popular sea-air services via Jebel Ali in the UAE as a viable option. </p></div>

Truck-air solutions are also taking off with rising interest from shippers as the Middle East war removes the popular sea-air services via Jebel Ali in the UAE as a viable option.

As war rages, multimodal demand surges on Asia-Europe landbridge

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tobias Meyer said companies are starting to consider offloading Asia export cargo at ports in the Indian subcontinent for eventual onward shipment into the Gulf region, but it has not yet emerged as a trend.</p></div>

Tobias Meyer said companies are starting to consider offloading Asia export cargo at ports in the Indian subcontinent for eventual onward shipment into the Gulf region, but it has not yet emerged as a trend.

Middle East transshipment options to emerge in the coming days: DHL CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Stefan Paul said almost 20% of global air freight capacity from the belly hold of passenger aircraft and via freighter aircraft charters has been cut from the market because Middle East airports are closed or flights have been otherwise canceled. </p></div>

Stefan Paul said almost 20% of global air freight capacity from the belly hold of passenger aircraft and via freighter aircraft charters has been cut from the market because Middle East airports are closed or flights have been otherwise canceled.

Air freight backlog set to gridlock Asia airports amid Middle East conflict: K+N CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier is implementing a second surcharge on US trades to recoup higher operating costs driven by the war in the Middle East, and is asking maritime regulators for permission to levy the fee immediately.</p></div>

The carrier is implementing a second surcharge on US trades to recoup higher operating costs driven by the war in the Middle East, and is asking maritime regulators for permission to levy the fee immediately.

Maersk again asks FMC to waive 30-day review period for emergency war surcharge

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The first vessel on the carrier’s Caribbean-North America service will call the port next week, offering Canadian exporters more transshipment options to other markets. </p></div>

The first vessel on the carrier’s Caribbean-North America service will call the port next week, offering Canadian exporters more transshipment options to other markets.

Montreal shippers get new north-south service from CMA CGM 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The decision to push back the late-April implementation is in response to industry appeals and the Middle East crisis, which has left Indian ports handling significant rerouted volumes of stranded Persian Gulf-bound containers. </p></div>

The decision to push back the late-April implementation is in response to industry appeals and the Middle East crisis, which has left Indian ports handling significant rerouted volumes of stranded Persian Gulf-bound containers.

India delays cabotage rewind plan amid carrier pressure, Middle East reroutings

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The agreement is the first of its kind between rail freight companies in Rotterdam is and part of ongoing efforts to share information across the busy multimodal network at Europe’s largest port</p></div>

The agreement is the first of its kind between rail freight companies in Rotterdam is and part of ongoing efforts to share information across the busy multimodal network at Europe’s largest port

Rotterdam rail operators ink deal to tackle delays, reliability

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The World Shipping Council argued unsuccessfully that a section of OSRA-22 aimed at US exports was an overreach by the country’s maritime regulator. </p></div>

The World Shipping Council argued unsuccessfully that a section of OSRA-22 aimed at US exports was an overreach by the country’s maritime regulator.

Appeals court upholds FMC rules on carrier refusal-to-deal, export policies

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Forcing liners to wait for the 30-day notice period to end before implementing war-related surcharges reflects a multi-year ascendency of shipper influence in Washington and the corresponding decline in carrier heft, writes Peter Tirschwell.</p></div>

Forcing liners to wait for the 30-day notice period to end before implementing war-related surcharges reflects a multi-year ascendency of shipper influence in Washington and the corresponding decline in carrier heft, writes Peter Tirschwell.

FMC rejection of carriers’ surcharge waiver shows shift in US shipping politics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Agency Chairman Laura DiBella said the “intensified inspections” of the vessels appear to be retaliation for Panama canceling the port concessions held at Balboa and Cristóbal by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Hutchison.   </p></div>

Agency Chairman Laura DiBella said the “intensified inspections” of the vessels appear to be retaliation for Panama canceling the port concessions held at Balboa and Cristóbal by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Hutchison.

FMC ‘monitoring’ recent detention of Panama-flag ships at Chinese ports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Wary of potential US actions to undermine the agreement, EU lawmakers inserted three clauses into the deal that provide “strong and clear safeguards.”</p></div>

Wary of potential US actions to undermine the agreement, EU lawmakers inserted three clauses into the deal that provide “strong and clear safeguards.”

European Union approves US trade deal, but sets firm conditions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Omani port operated by APM Terminals is one of the alternative container drop-off points in the region being used by ocean carriers unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. </p></div>

The Omani port operated by APM Terminals is one of the alternative container drop-off points in the region being used by ocean carriers unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Drone strike closes key Middle East transit hub of Salalah

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The American Trucking Associations’ February truck tonnage report showed a 2.6% month-over-month increase, making it the largest sequential gain in three years.</p></div>

The American Trucking Associations’ February truck tonnage report showed a 2.6% month-over-month increase, making it the largest sequential gain in three years.

Diesel shock puts floor under trucking rates as demand shows some life

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Iran-driven fuel spike has created the widest intermodal cost advantage in years, but capturing it — and keeping it — requires something railroads have rarely practiced: orchestrated intermodal, writes Paul Tonsager.</p></div>

The Iran-driven fuel spike has created the widest intermodal cost advantage in years, but capturing it — and keeping it — requires something railroads have rarely practiced: orchestrated intermodal, writes Paul Tonsager.

War hands railroads the ‘gift’ of higher diesel prices

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Union Pacific for the second time in five weeks is resetting freight-all-kinds rates on key lanes for rail-owned boxes used by intermodal marketing companies.</p></div>

Union Pacific for the second time in five weeks is resetting freight-all-kinds rates on key lanes for rail-owned boxes used by intermodal marketing companies.

UP adjusts intermodal pricing to win back volume as truckload rates climb

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Michael Rentz, chief revenue officer at Gnosis Freight, emphasizes the importance of being an originator of proprietary data and prioritizing sovereign and private data when utilizing AI, how strong partnership fosters low-cost strategies, and why people remain the industry’s most precious resource.</p></div>

Michael Rentz, chief revenue officer at Gnosis Freight, emphasizes the importance of being an originator of proprietary data and prioritizing sovereign and private data when utilizing AI, how strong partnership fosters low-cost strategies, and why people remain the industry’s most precious resource.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>A paradigm shift, driven by data and generative AI, is underway in the international logistics arena. Companies that effectively leverage proprietary data are gaining a competitive edge, particularly in the depth and quality of insight they provide to customers. Michael Rentz, chief revenue officer at Gnosis Freight, emphasizes the importance of being an originator of proprietary data and prioritizing sovereign and private data when utilizing AI, how strong partnership fosters low-cost strategies, and why people remain the industry’s most precious resource.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Gnosis Freight</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6392358274112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

A paradigm shift, driven by data and generative AI, is underway in the international logistics arena. Companies that effectively leverage proprietary data are gaining a competitive edge, particularly in the depth and quality of insight they provide to customers. Michael Rentz, chief revenue officer at Gnosis Freight, emphasizes the importance of being an originator of proprietary data and prioritizing sovereign and private data when utilizing AI, how strong partnership fosters low-cost strategies, and why people remain the industry’s most precious resource. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Gnosis Freight

Optimizing AI in logistics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ryan Houfek, chief commercial officer at DCLI, explains how the chassis market shift happened, the technology investments delivering added value for customers and his perspective on the ongoing FMC investigation into chassis restrictions.</p></div>

Ryan Houfek, chief commercial officer at DCLI, explains how the chassis market shift happened, the technology investments delivering added value for customers and his perspective on the ongoing FMC investigation into chassis restrictions.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The chassis market has evolved from a carrier-dominated pool model into a more competitive, multi-stakeholder landscape. Ryan Houfek, chief commercial officer at DCLI, explains how the shift happened, the technology investments delivering added value for customers and his perspective on the ongoing FMC investigation into chassis restrictions.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by DCLI</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6392358846112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The chassis market has evolved from a carrier-dominated pool model into a more competitive, multi-stakeholder landscape. Ryan Houfek, chief commercial officer at DCLI, explains how the shift happened, the technology investments delivering added value for customers and his perspective on the ongoing FMC investigation into chassis restrictions. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by DCLI

Navigating the chassis shift

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Eric Casey, chief operating officer at Port Houston, shares his views on handling increased volumes, how investment in terminal upgrades over the next five years will impact efficiency and the port’s broader commitment to ensure no part of the system lags as expansion continues.</p></div>

Eric Casey, chief operating officer at Port Houston, shares his views on handling increased volumes, how investment in terminal upgrades over the next five years will impact efficiency and the port’s broader commitment to ensure no part of the system lags as expansion continues.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Despite fluctuations caused by tariffs and other geopolitical issues, Port Houston has managed to sustain 4% growth. Eric Casey, chief operating officer at Port Houston, shares his views on handling increased volumes, how investment in terminal upgrades over the next five years will impact efficiency and the port’s broader commitment to ensure no part of the system lags as expansion continues.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Port Houston</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6392284263112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Despite fluctuations caused by tariffs and other geopolitical issues, Port Houston has managed to sustain 4% growth. Eric Casey, chief operating officer at Port Houston, shares his views on handling increased volumes, how investment in terminal upgrades over the next five years will impact efficiency and the port’s broader commitment to ensure no part of the system lags as expansion continues. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Port Houston

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Technology innovation, particularly visibility and going paperless, was accelerated by the pandemic, but the biggest industry challenge is integrating so many different global entities, such as suppliers and governments, into one platform,  says Geodis in Americas' Max Bernaldo.</p></div>

Technology innovation, particularly visibility and going paperless, was accelerated by the pandemic, but the biggest industry challenge is integrating so many different global entities, such as suppliers and governments, into one platform, says Geodis in Americas' Max Bernaldo.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Technology innovation was accelerated by the pandemic, particularly in the areas of visibility and going paperless, says Max Bernaldo, SVP of Business Development for Geodis in Americas, though the biggest industry challenge is integrating so many different global entities, such as suppliers and governments, into one platform. He predicts artificial intelligence (AI) and expanding automation will continue to rapidly transform the industry.<i>TPM22, Long Beach, California</i> Sponsored by Geodis</p><div class="wrapper-medium center-element"><img src="/images/phoenix/5659926_1.0.jpg"></img></div><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6306218253112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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