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Description: In recent years, more companies are integrating with software partners to better serve their customers. Tom Perrone, senior vice president of global professional services at Project44, discusses Project44’s partnership with companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch and his thoughts on where AI can be useful to the industry. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Project44

In recent years, more companies are integrating with software partners to better serve their customers. Tom Perrone, senior vice president of global professional services at Project44, discusses Project44’s partnership with companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch and his thoughts on where AI can be useful to the industry. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Project44

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Group CEO Tobias Meyer said DHL’s freight division was affected by a weak global economy as well as a peak season in ocean freight that “failed to materialize.”</p></div>

Group CEO Tobias Meyer said DHL’s freight division was affected by a weak global economy as well as a peak season in ocean freight that “failed to materialize.”

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DHL Global Forwarding sees Q3 revenue drop on lower ocean rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With calculations based on weight, the burden of CO2 emissions generated by passenger aircraft is being unfairly placed on the freight carried below decks, forwarders say. </p></div>

With calculations based on weight, the burden of CO2 emissions generated by passenger aircraft is being unfairly placed on the freight carried below decks, forwarders say.

Belly freight shouldering airlines’ CO2 emissions burden: forwarders

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Even another round of US tariffs and ongoing geopolitical concerns would be unlikely to blunt the growth, with airlines able to rapidly adjust capacity to support shifting trade flows, delegates at a global air cargo forum were told.</p></div>

Even another round of US tariffs and ongoing geopolitical concerns would be unlikely to blunt the growth, with airlines able to rapidly adjust capacity to support shifting trade flows, delegates at a global air cargo forum were told.

Air freight growth remains solid as verticals support nonstop momentum

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But the forwarding and logistics company said its ocean freight business dropped amid low demand and high vessel capacity. </p></div>

But the forwarding and logistics company said its ocean freight business dropped amid low demand and high vessel capacity.

Expeditors’ Q3 earnings beat forecast on air freight, customs gains

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>International lanes that don’t touch the US are growing package volumes faster as higher US tariffs disrupt established patterns, UPS said in its latest earnings report. </p></div>

International lanes that don’t touch the US are growing package volumes faster as higher US tariffs disrupt established patterns, UPS said in its latest earnings report.

UPS volumes grow overseas in Q3 as China-to-US shipments drop 27%

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Stephen Edwards’ five-year tenure at Norfolk is marked by major capacity expansions at its two marine terminals, along with new vessel and rail services. </p></div>

Stephen Edwards’ five-year tenure at Norfolk is marked by major capacity expansions at its two marine terminals, along with new vessel and rail services.

CEO Edwards leaving Port of Virginia at end of year

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The yawning imbalance between China’s imports and exports is another way functional ocean capacity, like with port congestion, is being sapped by forces beyond the control of ocean carriers. </p></div>

The yawning imbalance between China’s imports and exports is another way functional ocean capacity, like with port congestion, is being sapped by forces beyond the control of ocean carriers.

Widening China import-export imbalance soaking up container capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Current plans call for the development of a 600-meter quay and a 49-acre backup ecosystem able to handle 800,000 TEUs annually.</p></div>

Current plans call for the development of a 600-meter quay and a 49-acre backup ecosystem able to handle 800,000 TEUs annually.

APM Terminals to build Bangladesh’s deepest container terminal at Chittagong

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Europe’s third-largest port offset a sharp drop in US trade with solid increases in imports from China, Malaysia and India, while seeing big gains in intra-Europe volumes.  </p></div>

Europe’s third-largest port offset a sharp drop in US trade with solid increases in imports from China, Malaysia and India, while seeing big gains in intra-Europe volumes.

Robust Asia, Europe trade drives up Hamburg’s container volumes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As contract tendering season on the European trades gets underway, carriers are stepping up capacity management efforts to elevate spot rates and better match supply with demand.</p></div>

As contract tendering season on the European trades gets underway, carriers are stepping up capacity management efforts to elevate spot rates and better match supply with demand.

Capacity cuts support series of rate hikes on Asia-Europe ocean trade

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move comes less than two weeks after Democrats were overwhelmingly successful on Election Day, winning a number of key state and local races where affordability and the rising cost of every day products were key issues.</p></div>

The move comes less than two weeks after Democrats were overwhelmingly successful on Election Day, winning a number of key state and local races where affordability and the rising cost of every day products were key issues.

White House rolls back tariffs on broad list of food and ag imports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>California is revoking 17,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses, while a US court has ordered a temporary stay on the US Department of Transportation’s new non-domiciled CDL rule. </p></div>

California is revoking 17,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses, while a US court has ordered a temporary stay on the US Department of Transportation’s new non-domiciled CDL rule.

Battle over non-domiciled CDLs deepens in California

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Partnering with Better Trucks, Uber is building a “middle-mile” network for last-mile deliveries as shippers seek lower-cost transportation solutions. </p></div>

Partnering with Better Trucks, Uber is building a “middle-mile” network for last-mile deliveries as shippers seek lower-cost transportation solutions.

Uber Freight pushes deeper into last-mile freight market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers using truckload visibility platforms need accurate data to run their supply chains, but face hurdles in onboarding carriers in Europe. </p></div>

Shippers using truckload visibility platforms need accurate data to run their supply chains, but face hurdles in onboarding carriers in Europe.

European shippers bemoan data impact of truckload carrier onboarding challenge

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The South Coast Air Quality Management District governing board has approved an emissions reduction plan that requires the ports to develop and implement charging and fueling infrastructure and invest in zero or near-zero-emission trucks, locomotives and cargo handling equipment.</p></div>

The South Coast Air Quality Management District governing board has approved an emissions reduction plan that requires the ports to develop and implement charging and fueling infrastructure and invest in zero or near-zero-emission trucks, locomotives and cargo handling equipment.

LA-LB emissions agreement with AQMD sets realistic timelines: stakeholders

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move represents the latest effort by the two railroads to jointly convince shippers to shift more truckload freight to rail by addressing intermodal’s slower transits. </p></div>

The move represents the latest effort by the two railroads to jointly convince shippers to shift more truckload freight to rail by addressing intermodal’s slower transits.

BNSF, CSX launch faster cross-country intermodal service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The comments from Joe Hinrichs follow a report that CSX’s board of directors was displeased that UP allegedly contacted Hinrichs first about a potential UP-CSX combination and only turned to Norfolk Southern after receiving a tepid response. </p></div>

The comments from Joe Hinrichs follow a report that CSX’s board of directors was displeased that UP allegedly contacted Hinrichs first about a potential UP-CSX combination and only turned to Norfolk Southern after receiving a tepid response.

Former CSX CEO denies that UP came to him first on potential merger

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Intermodal needs to put itself in a position where it can perform against trucking through all the stages of the economic cycle, writes analyst Larry Gross. </p></div>

Intermodal needs to put itself in a position where it can perform against trucking through all the stages of the economic cycle, writes analyst Larry Gross.

Data shows US intermodal has a long-term growth problem

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The new details clarify the role the two railroads will play in Schneider’s just-launched Fast Track product, which comes with a 95% on-time guarantee. </p></div>

The new details clarify the role the two railroads will play in Schneider’s just-launched Fast Track product, which comes with a 95% on-time guarantee.

UP, CSX give priority loading to Schneider’s new intermodal service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Nick McGrath, vice president of sales engineering at Gnosis Freight, discusses the importance of 99.99% accuracy in container tracking, tailoring customer solutions and why Gnosis is often mistaken for a visibility company. </p></div>

Nick McGrath, vice president of sales engineering at Gnosis Freight, discusses the importance of 99.99% accuracy in container tracking, tailoring customer solutions and why Gnosis is often mistaken for a visibility company.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>As many companies are making investment decisions for 2026 and beyond, there is an enhanced focus on technology. But tech solutions are not one-size-fits-all, and client business models differ greatly. Nick McGrath, vice president of sales engineering at Gnosis Freight, discusses the importance of 99.99% accuracy in container tracking, tailoring customer solutions and why Gnosis is often mistaken for a visibility company. </p><p><i>Inland25, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Gnosis Freight</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6385009301112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

As many companies are making investment decisions for 2026 and beyond, there is an enhanced focus on technology. But tech solutions are not one-size-fits-all, and client business models differ greatly. Nick McGrath, vice president of sales engineering at Gnosis Freight, discusses the importance of 99.99% accuracy in container tracking, tailoring customer solutions and why Gnosis is often mistaken for a visibility company. Inland25, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by Gnosis Freight

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Marisa Martin and Udaya Shrivastava from ORBCOMM focus on the importance of collaboration and technology in the supply chain, highlighting the need for proactive strategies to address cargo theft and enhance security and efficiency moving into 2026.</p></div>

Marisa Martin and Udaya Shrivastava from ORBCOMM focus on the importance of collaboration and technology in the supply chain, highlighting the need for proactive strategies to address cargo theft and enhance security and efficiency moving into 2026.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Marisa Martin and Udaya Shrivastava, ORBCOMM, focus on the importance of collaboration and technology in the supply chain industry. They highlight the growing emphasis on addressing issues like cargo theft and the need for proactive strategies, including risk analysis and data utilization, to enhance security and operational efficiency moving forward into 2026. Marisa and Udaya underscore the significance of making informed investments in technology and maintaining a focus on solving core industry challenges to drive value for customers.</p><p>Inland25, Chicago, Illinois</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6382795855112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Marisa Martin and Udaya Shrivastava, ORBCOMM, focus on the importance of collaboration and technology in the supply chain industry. They highlight the growing emphasis on addressing issues like cargo theft and the need for proactive strategies, including risk analysis and data utilization, to enhance security and operational efficiency moving forward into 2026. Marisa and Udaya underscore the significance of making informed investments in technology and maintaining a focus on solving core industry challenges to drive value for customers. Inland25, Chicago, Illinois

Collaboration and technology in the supply chain industry | Live at Inland

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Mike Regan, TranzAct Technologies, emphasizes the need for updated procurement methods and cost-to-serve metrics in the evolving LTL industry, stressing proactive communication and collaboration to navigate market uncertainties and improve operational efficiency.</p></div>

Mike Regan, TranzAct Technologies, emphasizes the need for updated procurement methods and cost-to-serve metrics in the evolving LTL industry, stressing proactive communication and collaboration to navigate market uncertainties and improve operational efficiency.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Mike Regan, TranzAct Technologies, discussed the significant changes occurring in the LTL industry, emphasizing the importance of updating procurement methodologies and understanding the cost-to-serve metrics for effective partnerships with carriers. He highlighted the need for proactive communication and strategic thinking to navigate the uncertainties in the market while advocating for collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. </p><p>Inland25, Chicago, Illinois</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6382795855112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Mike Regan, TranzAct Technologies, discussed the significant changes occurring in the LTL industry, emphasizing the importance of updating procurement methodologies and understanding the cost-to-serve metrics for effective partnerships with carriers. He highlighted the need for proactive communication and strategic thinking to navigate the uncertainties in the market while advocating for collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. Inland25, Chicago, Illinois

Emphasizing procurement and cost-to-serve metrics | Live at Inland

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tom Perrone, senior vice president of global professional services at Project44, discusses Project44’s partnership with companies such as Abercrombie &amp; Fitch and his thoughts on where AI can be useful to the industry. </p></div>

Tom Perrone, senior vice president of global professional services at Project44, discusses Project44’s partnership with companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch and his thoughts on where AI can be useful to the industry.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In recent years, more companies are integrating with software partners to better serve their customers. Tom Perrone, senior vice president of global professional services at Project44, discusses Project44’s partnership with companies such as Abercrombie &amp; Fitch and his thoughts on where AI can be useful to the industry. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Project44</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6374744499112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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