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Description: JOC Inland Distribution Conference Panelist and Knichel Logistics President Kristy Knichel discusses 2020 customer budget concerns, opportunities, and the ups and downs of precision scheduled railroading. 2019 JOC Inland Distribution Conference, Chicago

JOC Inland Distribution Conference Panelist and Knichel Logistics President Kristy Knichel discusses 2020 customer budget concerns, opportunities, and the ups and downs of precision scheduled railroading. 2019 JOC Inland Distribution Conference, Chicago

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The challenge begins when a shipper decides that waiting for a delayed vessel is more expensive than paying a premium for air freight, industry leaders told the group’s conference in Miami. </p></div>

The challenge begins when a shipper decides that waiting for a delayed vessel is more expensive than paying a premium for air freight, industry leaders told the group’s conference in Miami.

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Maritime delays can drive costly, complex switch to air freight: Tiaca

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Despite the implementation of the updated Air Cargo Advance Screening requirements being pushed back to May 2027, compliance will be difficult, industry leaders told the Tiaca conference.</p></div>

Despite the implementation of the updated Air Cargo Advance Screening requirements being pushed back to May 2027, compliance will be difficult, industry leaders told the Tiaca conference.

Air cargo will struggle to meet revised CBP advance data timeline: Tiaca

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the rate of expansion has begun to flatten out, data center investment by big tech is expected to increase over 40% year over year to $1 trillion in 2027, noted the air cargo analyst. </p></div>

While the rate of expansion has begun to flatten out, data center investment by big tech is expected to increase over 40% year over year to $1 trillion in 2027, noted the air cargo analyst.

Slowing AI demand growth masks hyperscaler spending boom: Rotate

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>After years of capacity shocks, geopolitical conflict and shifting trade policies, a panel of shipper executives told a Tiaca conference they placed greater value on reliable logistics partners and less on securing the lowest possible freight rate.</p></div>

After years of capacity shocks, geopolitical conflict and shifting trade policies, a panel of shipper executives told a Tiaca conference they placed greater value on reliable logistics partners and less on securing the lowest possible freight rate.

Air cargo shippers prize proactive counsel over crisis-driven rate hikes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Demand by hyperscalers is driving the volume, particularly on the trans-Pacific, but general high-tech products and restocking ahead of November’s online shopping promotions are also filling freighters.</p></div>

Demand by hyperscalers is driving the volume, particularly on the trans-Pacific, but general high-tech products and restocking ahead of November’s online shopping promotions are also filling freighters.

Demand for AI infrastructure propels air cargo peak season

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The latest express service from the carrier comes as spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific hover near their 2026 high late into the traditional peak shipping season.</p></div>

The latest express service from the carrier comes as spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific hover near their 2026 high late into the traditional peak shipping season.

Zim launches third China-USWC express service to tap freight surge

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The event aims to foster a greater understanding of how charges for container usage and storage can best incentivize cargo flow, the US Federal Maritime Commission said.</p></div>

The event aims to foster a greater understanding of how charges for container usage and storage can best incentivize cargo flow, the US Federal Maritime Commission said.

FMC to host detention and demurrage ‘research symposium’

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>All the vessels deployed on the ME1/IOS loop are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, which industry observers believe points to a more consequential shift in the carrier’s overall risk assessment of the Red Sea corridor.</p></div>

All the vessels deployed on the ME1/IOS loop are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, which industry observers believe points to a more consequential shift in the carrier’s overall risk assessment of the Red Sea corridor.

Gemini partners say will shift India-North Europe service to Suez routing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Almost all of the groups that submitted comments to the US Trade Representative said fees targeting China’s maritime industry would hurt an array of US industries due to higher transportation costs and reduced export competitiveness.</p></div>

Almost all of the groups that submitted comments to the US Trade Representative said fees targeting China’s maritime industry would hurt an array of US industries due to higher transportation costs and reduced export competitiveness.

USTR urged to suspend Chinese ship fees until January or later

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The <i>Journal of Commerce</i> Breakbulk Ship Capacity Indicator fell to its lowest level since the index was launched in February 2025, indicating a decrease in available ship capacity for breakbulk and heavy-lift cargoes.</p></div>

The Journal of Commerce Breakbulk Ship Capacity Indicator fell to its lowest level since the index was launched in February 2025, indicating a decrease in available ship capacity for breakbulk and heavy-lift cargoes.

MPV operators more optimistic as congestion, vessel delays tighten capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The incentive program will run through fiscal 2039-40 and is meant to neutralize China’s inherent competitive advantages as a container production hub, industry sources say.</p></div>

The incentive program will run through fiscal 2039-40 and is meant to neutralize China’s inherent competitive advantages as a container production hub, industry sources say.

India launches $1 billion plan to boost domestic container manufacturing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Long a champion of artificial intelligence agents as a way to more efficiently operate in truck brokerage, C.H. Robinson on Monday said it now has agents running quoting and booking requests in key markets.</p></div>

Long a champion of artificial intelligence agents as a way to more efficiently operate in truck brokerage, C.H. Robinson on Monday said it now has agents running quoting and booking requests in key markets.

C.H. Robinson expands AI investment to forwarding functions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The railroad is metering the movement of containers destined for inland hubs in order not to overwhelm the terminals with cargo; it could be another week before service returns to normal.</p></div>

The railroad is metering the movement of containers destined for inland hubs in order not to overwhelm the terminals with cargo; it could be another week before service returns to normal.

BNSF boosts New Mexico manpower to manage freight flow after flood

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The plan, revealed by TFI CEO Alain Bédard, is to build an asset-light less-than-truckload network using contractors while its unionized subsidiary TForce regroups under new management. </p></div>

The plan, revealed by TFI CEO Alain Bédard, is to build an asset-light less-than-truckload network using contractors while its unionized subsidiary TForce regroups under new management.

TFI looks to build non-union US LTL network beyond TForce Freight

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Intermodal marketing companies and railroads are using ongoing bid negotiations to raise rates in annual agreements for 2027. </p></div>

Intermodal marketing companies and railroads are using ongoing bid negotiations to raise rates in annual agreements for 2027.

Window for record intermodal savings closing as rate hikes loom

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The largest US less-than-truckload carrier said shipments decreased 1.4% year over year for the four months through September, but it expects to gain business in new verticals. </p></div>

The largest US less-than-truckload carrier said shipments decreased 1.4% year over year for the four months through September, but it expects to gain business in new verticals.

FedEx Freight shipments drop but fuel, rates boost revenue

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The change comes as Schneider is now publicly supporting the $85 billion UP-NS merger after previously taking no position on the deal. </p></div>

The change comes as Schneider is now publicly supporting the $85 billion UP-NS merger after previously taking no position on the deal.

Schneider switching East Coast partner to Norfolk Southern

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sam Tibbs, Trochi Data, explores the challenges of truckload pricing, from incomplete market data and skewed rate distributions to fuel volatility, carrier costs and strategies for improving efficiency.</p></div>

Sam Tibbs, Trochi Data, explores the challenges of truckload pricing, from incomplete market data and skewed rate distributions to fuel volatility, carrier costs and strategies for improving efficiency.

Pricing truckload freight in a volatile market | Live at Inland

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Andrew Lynch, group vice president, domestic intermodal, at Norfolk Southern, discusses the proposed merger with Union Pacific, expanding rail options from coast to coast, and working with BCOs to understand freight flows.</p></div>

Andrew Lynch, group vice president, domestic intermodal, at Norfolk Southern, discusses the proposed merger with Union Pacific, expanding rail options from coast to coast, and working with BCOs to understand freight flows.

Defining the future of intermodal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Kathy Faulk, Global Supply Chain Consultant, shares lessons from evaluating technology and logistics providers, including due diligence, integrations, KPIs, implementation planning and the importance of choosing a strategic partner.</p></div>

Kathy Faulk, Global Supply Chain Consultant, shares lessons from evaluating technology and logistics providers, including due diligence, integrations, KPIs, implementation planning and the importance of choosing a strategic partner.

Choosing the right supply chain partner | Live at Inland

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>JOC Inland Distribution Conference Panelist Kristy Knichel discusses 2020 customer budget concerns, opportunities, and the ups and downs of precision scheduled railroading. </p></div>

JOC Inland Distribution Conference Panelist Kristy Knichel discusses 2020 customer budget concerns, opportunities, and the ups and downs of precision scheduled railroading.

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