During the pandemic, freight forwarders played a major role in keeping cargo moving in the midst of chaos. As the industry continues to evolve, Laufer Group CEO Mark Laufer talks about carrier culture, where he sees freight forwarding in the future and whether digitization will impact it. TPM23, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Laufer Group

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Still, the buoyant mood of carriers contrasts with global forwarders that have low levels of exposure to e-commerce shipments and are under pressure to find capacity for traditional customers. </p></div>

Still, the buoyant mood of carriers contrasts with global forwarders that have low levels of exposure to e-commerce shipments and are under pressure to find capacity for traditional customers.

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Robust e-commerce demand a gift for air cargo carriers: airline executives

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Eight straight months of double-digit volume growth in global air freight markets has kept freighters full and flying at peak utilization, and continued demand is expected to outstrip available capacity through Q4 and beyond. </p></div>

Eight straight months of double-digit volume growth in global air freight markets has kept freighters full and flying at peak utilization, and continued demand is expected to outstrip available capacity through Q4 and beyond.

‘Brace for impact’ warning as air cargo heads into historic peak season

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The extent of the disruption to air freight schedules is not yet apparent, but the loss of the belly cargo space, even for a short period, comes at a particularly inconvenient time.</p></div>

The extent of the disruption to air freight schedules is not yet apparent, but the loss of the belly cargo space, even for a short period, comes at a particularly inconvenient time.

Cathay’s A350 groundings to upset Hong Kong’s overheated air cargo market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The service comes as air freight rates out of Hong Kong have stabilized but are still approximately 20% higher than this time last year, according to the Baltic Air Index.</p></div>

The service comes as air freight rates out of Hong Kong have stabilized but are still approximately 20% higher than this time last year, according to the Baltic Air Index.

CMA CGM Air Cargo launches trans-Pacific flights from Hong Kong to Chicago

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A flood of duty-free shipments from Asia has upped the ante on brokers having broad knowledge of the upstream supply chains used by their importer clients.</p></div>

A flood of duty-free shipments from Asia has upped the ante on brokers having broad knowledge of the upstream supply chains used by their importer clients.

US CBP increasing scrutiny of customs brokers as e-commerce exposure rises

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>It’s a play by carriers to tempt NVOs with a reopened annual contract that, while higher than the deal they signed last spring, is still below current spot rates that have fallen from an early-summer peak.</p></div>

It’s a play by carriers to tempt NVOs with a reopened annual contract that, while higher than the deal they signed last spring, is still below current spot rates that have fallen from an early-summer peak.

Some carriers seek to reopen 2024–25 fixed-rate contracts in trans-Pac: NVOs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>DSV knocked the unions’ preferred bidder, private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, out of the race, but the forwarder’s bid now needs approval from the German parliament.</p></div>

DSV knocked the unions’ preferred bidder, private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, out of the race, but the forwarder’s bid now needs approval from the German parliament.

Union, government hurdles ahead in DSV’s $16 billion takeover of DB Schenker

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The report aims to bolster the case for heightened cyber-security efforts at US ports, which the congressmen who authored the report say are vulnerable to Chinese espionage. </p></div>

The report aims to bolster the case for heightened cyber-security efforts at US ports, which the congressmen who authored the report say are vulnerable to Chinese espionage.

 ZPMC ‘pressures’ US ports for remote crane access: House report

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier this week unveiled a comprehensive network coverage plan, coupled with two slot-swap agreements, that it described as “independent, competitive and complete.” </p></div>

The carrier this week unveiled a comprehensive network coverage plan, coupled with two slot-swap agreements, that it described as “independent, competitive and complete.”

MSC’s global scale enables standalone network coverage

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>For shippers fending off one supply chain shock after another, all the while trying to keep inventory and other supply costs in control, what is happening on the carrier front for them is yet another headache, and one not likely curable any time soon.</p></div>

For shippers fending off one supply chain shock after another, all the while trying to keep inventory and other supply costs in control, what is happening on the carrier front for them is yet another headache, and one not likely curable any time soon.

Tale of woe for ocean container shippers going from bad to worse

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Biden administration is targeting textile and apparel goods moving via a duty-free program by proposing tariffs while seeking more data on sub-$800 shipments. </p></div>

The Biden administration is targeting textile and apparel goods moving via a duty-free program by proposing tariffs while seeking more data on sub-$800 shipments.

White House takes aim at growing threat of ‘de minimis’ imports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Seasonal demand for reefer containers on the north-south trade lane, combined with a surge in Brazilian beef exports, could lead to equipment scarcity by the year’s end, market watchers say.</p></div>

Seasonal demand for reefer containers on the north-south trade lane, combined with a surge in Brazilian beef exports, could lead to equipment scarcity by the year’s end, market watchers say.

‘Perfect storm’ pushes market toward Q4 reefer equipment shortages

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US maritime regulator sees no reason to block the new vessel-sharing alliance run by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, but the agency’s head still has concerns about the deal.</p></div>

The US maritime regulator sees no reason to block the new vessel-sharing alliance run by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, but the agency’s head still has concerns about the deal.

FMC won’t block Gemini alliance, but vows tight monitoring

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Dwell times at marine terminals in the Northwest Seaport Alliance have doubled in recent weeks as intermodal container moves spiked amid peak season imports.</p></div>

Dwell times at marine terminals in the Northwest Seaport Alliance have doubled in recent weeks as intermodal container moves spiked amid peak season imports.

Rail container dwells in Seattle-Tacoma still high, but relief in sight

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A soft freight economy and improved shipper scheduling and loading procedures are contributing to a decline in driver detention time, the American Transportation Research Institute says in a new study.</p></div>

A soft freight economy and improved shipper scheduling and loading procedures are contributing to a decline in driver detention time, the American Transportation Research Institute says in a new study.

Truck driver detention by US shippers decreasing, but costs rising: study

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The railroad terminated Shaw’s employment after an internal investigation found he engaged in a relationship with the company’s chief legal officer in violation of NS policy.</p></div>

The railroad terminated Shaw’s employment after an internal investigation found he engaged in a relationship with the company’s chief legal officer in violation of NS policy.

Norfolk Southern fires CEO Shaw after probe; CFO George elevated to top job

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shipper-paid spot truckload rates out of Southern California rose 6 cents per mile in August from July, despite the national shipper-paid spot rate average falling 6 cents during the same period.</p></div>

Shipper-paid spot truckload rates out of Southern California rose 6 cents per mile in August from July, despite the national shipper-paid spot rate average falling 6 cents during the same period.

Import surge pushing Los Angeles outbound spot truck rates higher

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Alone among the modes, the railroads are not able to say “no” to the demands of interior point intermodal (IPI), most recently seen in the surge of imports through the US Pacific Northwest and the congestion that followed, writes intermodal analyst Larry Gross.</p></div>

Alone among the modes, the railroads are not able to say “no” to the demands of interior point intermodal (IPI), most recently seen in the surge of imports through the US Pacific Northwest and the congestion that followed, writes intermodal analyst Larry Gross.

Rails have limited recourse to PNW import surge: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The latest year-over-year comparisons are clearing up LTL market distortions caused by Yellow’s failure and revealing weak demand, but tight capacity is pushing up rates. </p></div>

The latest year-over-year comparisons are clearing up LTL market distortions caused by Yellow’s failure and revealing weak demand, but tight capacity is pushing up rates.

LTL shipment count gains subsiding in H2, but pricing keeps rising

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Anand Raghavendran, chief technology officer at KlearNow.AI, talks about AI’s developing role in transportation and what’s next for AI application.</p></div>

Anand Raghavendran, chief technology officer at KlearNow.AI, talks about AI’s developing role in transportation and what’s next for AI application.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent in various industries, including the logistics sector. Anand Raghavendran, chief technology officer at KlearNow.AI, talks about AI’s developing role in transportation and what’s next for AI application.</p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by KlearNow.AI</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6351168930112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent in various industries, including the logistics sector. Anand Raghavendran, chief technology officer at KlearNow.AI, talks about AI’s developing role in transportation and what’s next for AI application. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by KlearNow.AI

Keeping pace with evolving AI

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, discusses why he believes 2024 will be the year of rail, the status of the port’s zero-emission by 2030 goal and the reason he’s anticipating an uptick in containerized cargo.</p></div>

Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, discusses why he believes 2024 will be the year of rail, the status of the port’s zero-emission by 2030 goal and the reason he’s anticipating an uptick in containerized cargo.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>As the leading container gateway in the US, the Port of Long Beach relies on velocity, speed and efficiency to stay ahead of the curve. Mario Cordero, the port’s CEO, discusses why he believes 2024 will be the year of rail, the status of the port’s zero-emission by 2030 goal and the reason he’s anticipating an uptick in containerized cargo.</p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach</b></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6359574382112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

As the leading container gateway in the US, the Port of Long Beach relies on velocity, speed and efficiency to stay ahead of the curve. Mario Cordero, the port’s CEO, discusses why he believes 2024 will be the year of rail, the status of the port’s zero-emission by 2030 goal and the reason he’s anticipating an uptick in containerized cargo. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach

Resiliency drives optimism

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta, talks about how shippers should consider when negotiating contracts with suppliers and how the company is improving their chances at success.</p></div>

Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta, talks about how shippers should consider when negotiating contracts with suppliers and how the company is improving their chances at success.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>Uncertainty in the industry has prompted supply chain stakeholders to rethink their approach to cargo movement. Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta, talks about how shippers should consider when negotiating contracts with suppliers and how the company is improving their chances at success.</p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Xeneta</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6358979612112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Uncertainty in the industry has prompted supply chain stakeholders to rethink their approach to cargo movement. Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta, talks about how shippers should consider when negotiating contracts with suppliers and how the company is improving their chances at success. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Xeneta

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Laufer Group CEO Mark Laufer talks about carrier culture, where he sees freight forwarding in the future and whether digitization will impact it.</p></div>

Laufer Group CEO Mark Laufer talks about carrier culture, where he sees freight forwarding in the future and whether digitization will impact it.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>During the pandemic, freight forwarders played a major role in keeping cargo moving in the midst of chaos. As the industry continues to evolve, Laufer Group CEO Mark Laufer talks about carrier culture, where he sees freight forwarding in the future and whether digitization will impact it.</p><p><i>TPM23, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Laufer Group</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6328202940112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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