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Description: Book Your Cargo was built to address one of the industry’s pain points: a fragmented drayage market. Rohan Sachdev, chief growth officer for Book Your Cargo, discusses the company’s efforts to alleviate that pain point, working with clients with varied systems and ensuring regulatory compliance. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Book Your Cargo

Book Your Cargo was built to address one of the industry’s pain points: a fragmented drayage market. Rohan Sachdev, chief growth officer for Book Your Cargo, discusses the company’s efforts to alleviate that pain point, working with clients with varied systems and ensuring regulatory compliance. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Book Your Cargo

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tobias Meyer said 10 dedicated DHL Supply Chain warehouses with 7 million square feet of capacity will go live in North America this year, specifically targeting data center logistics.</p></div>

Tobias Meyer said 10 dedicated DHL Supply Chain warehouses with 7 million square feet of capacity will go live in North America this year, specifically targeting data center logistics.

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DHL targeting US data center development to boost group revenues: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>DSV CEO Jens Lund, speaking during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Wednesday, said the integration of Schenker has been completed in more than 50 countries, with full integration still on tap by the end of this year.</p></div>

DSV CEO Jens Lund, speaking during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Wednesday, said the integration of Schenker has been completed in more than 50 countries, with full integration still on tap by the end of this year.

More job cuts in the works for Q2 as DSV-Schenker integration continues: Lund

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Iran conflict, which began late in the first quarter, had little impact on the forwarder’s first-quarter business, accounting for just a 1.5% decline in ocean freight volumes.</p></div>

The Iran conflict, which began late in the first quarter, had little impact on the forwarder’s first-quarter business, accounting for just a 1.5% decline in ocean freight volumes.

K+N develops new ocean markets, air freight measures to offset war impact

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Prices have more than doubled since the war started, and with fuel comprising almost 30% of operating expenses, the Hong Kong-based carrier has been forced to reduce capacity.</p></div>

Prices have more than doubled since the war started, and with fuel comprising almost 30% of operating expenses, the Hong Kong-based carrier has been forced to reduce capacity.

Cathay Pacific cuts flights as soaring jet fuel prices hit operating costs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the ceasefire marks the first diplomatic shift in the 40-day conflict, it is being regarded by transport operators as more of a controlled easing rather than an operational reset. </p></div>

While the ceasefire marks the first diplomatic shift in the 40-day conflict, it is being regarded by transport operators as more of a controlled easing rather than an operational reset.

US-Iran ceasefire unlikely to spur air freight return to Middle East: analysts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move coincides with plans by XCTG to develop new berths, upgrade existing berths, and develop a multimodal smart logistics center.</p></div>

The move coincides with plans by XCTG to develop new berths, upgrade existing berths, and develop a multimodal smart logistics center.

Singapore's PSA invests $388 million in Xiamen's XCTG port group

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Linde has adopted a “guarded” outlook for the rest of 2026 as Air Liquide looks to a “rebound effect” in the US for an uplift. Linde has adopted a “guarded” outlook for the rest of 2026 as Air Liquide looks to a “rebound effect” in the US for an uplift. </p></div>

Linde has adopted a “guarded” outlook for the rest of 2026 as Air Liquide looks to a “rebound effect” in the US for an uplift. Linde has adopted a “guarded” outlook for the rest of 2026 as Air Liquide looks to a “rebound effect” in the US for an uplift.

US market helps drive record project backlogs for industrial gas suppliers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The closure of the Strait of Hormuz only serves to highlight that companies proactively investing in adopting alternative shipping fuels now will be far better off when the next disruption hits, writes Michael Lerner. </p></div>

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz only serves to highlight that companies proactively investing in adopting alternative shipping fuels now will be far better off when the next disruption hits, writes Michael Lerner.

War-driven energy shock makes case for more alternative fuels

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Bunker fuel surcharges and surging diesel prices linked to the war in Iran come on top of higher tariff costs that have hurt the competitiveness of US agricultural products abroad. </p></div>

Bunker fuel surcharges and surging diesel prices linked to the war in Iran come on top of higher tariff costs that have hurt the competitiveness of US agricultural products abroad.

Middle East fuel shock exacerbates rising US ag export costs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Baltimore’s Sparrows Point Container Terminal is scheduled to debut its first berth in  2028, some 14 years after the site began its transformation from an old steel mill into a comprehensive logistics center. </p></div>

Baltimore’s Sparrows Point Container Terminal is scheduled to debut its first berth in 2028, some 14 years after the site began its transformation from an old steel mill into a comprehensive logistics center.

MSC, Tradepoint begin work on first private US terminal in decades

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Stockholders representing 97% of the shares in Zim, equivalent to 57.2 million shares, voted Thursday in favor of the $4.2 billion deal that was announced in mid-February.</p></div>

Stockholders representing 97% of the shares in Zim, equivalent to 57.2 million shares, voted Thursday in favor of the $4.2 billion deal that was announced in mid-February.

Zim shareholders overwhelmingly approve takeover by Hapag-Lloyd

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An FMC judge ruled the carrier committed several violations of US shipping law, including unreasonable practices, failure to meet service commitments, and refusal to deal with the now-bankrupt retailer between 2020 and 2022.</p></div>

An FMC judge ruled the carrier committed several violations of US shipping law, including unreasonable practices, failure to meet service commitments, and refusal to deal with the now-bankrupt retailer between 2020 and 2022.

OOCL ordered to pay $45 million for Bed Bath and Beyond’s bumped cargo

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The STB now has 30 days to decide whether the application is complete; a formal review by the regulator would likely stretch for more than a year and include public hearings.</p></div>

The STB now has 30 days to decide whether the application is complete; a formal review by the regulator would likely stretch for more than a year and include public hearings.

UP’s revised filing for NS merger boosts number of freight conversions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Executives say the jump in trucking rates is being driven less by increased volumes and more by higher operating costs and tightening capacity, creating a more fragile recovery. </p></div>

Executives say the jump in trucking rates is being driven less by increased volumes and more by higher operating costs and tightening capacity, creating a more fragile recovery.

Shipping pallet, packaging sectors wade through ‘uncertainty’ in US freight demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>TRAC Intermodal’s exit from the massive chassis cooperative on June 1, just one year after Flexi-Van’s departure, reflects the shift from a primarily pool-owned and operated chassis market to one that is trucker-owned or leased. </p></div>

TRAC Intermodal’s exit from the massive chassis cooperative on June 1, just one year after Flexi-Van’s departure, reflects the shift from a primarily pool-owned and operated chassis market to one that is trucker-owned or leased. 

Demise of ‘Pool of Pools’ marks new chassis era in Southern California

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Paula Natoli, director of global strategic industries, supply chain and logistics, at Google and Let's Talk Supply Chain founder and CEO Sarah Barnes-Humphrey join TPM Today to discuss how AI is changing how consumers of media and information in the logistics and transportation get their news.</p></div>

Paula Natoli, director of global strategic industries, supply chain and logistics, at Google and Let's Talk Supply Chain founder and CEO Sarah Barnes-Humphrey join TPM Today to discuss how AI is changing how consumers of media and information in the logistics and transportation get their news.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>On this episode of TPM Today, join our guest host, David Warrick, EVP at Overhaul, with Paula Natoli (Director of Global Strategic Industries, Supply Chain &amp; Logistics at Google) and Sarah Barnes-Humphrey (Let's Talk Supply Chain CEO) to break down how to actually cut through the noise.</p><p>• The AI Media Shift: How AI is changing the way you consume industry news.</p><p>• Insights vs. Noise: Where AI intelligence actually moves the needle on the ground.</p><p>• The Google Factor: Why Google is so heavily invested in the future of supply chain.</p><p>This episode was streamed live on April 10, 2026 on<a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/">TPM Today.</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="D0SAkB_LwYQ"></dynamic-object></div></div>

On this episode of TPM Today, join our guest host, David Warrick, EVP at Overhaul, with Paula Natoli (Director of Global Strategic Industries, Supply Chain & Logistics at Google) and Sarah Barnes-Humphrey (Let's Talk Supply Chain CEO) to break down how to actually cut through the noise. • The AI Media Shift: How AI is changing the way you consume industry news. • Insights vs. Noise: Where AI intelligence actually moves the needle on the ground. • The Google Factor: Why Google is so heavily invested in the future of supply chain. This episode was streamed live on April 10, 2026 on TPM Today.

TPM TODAY | What Does Google Actually Want With The Supply Chain?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Supply chain consultant and former Expeditors and Flexport sales guru Will Urban joins TPM Today to discuss his thoughts on the logistics technology market. </p></div>

Supply chain consultant and former Expeditors and Flexport sales guru Will Urban joins TPM Today to discuss his thoughts on the logistics technology market.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>What is actually moving the needle in freight right now? Eric Johnson and sales guru Will Urban (former Expeditors and Flexport) are on TPM Today to cut through the market noise.</p><p>• Follow the Money: Exactly what forwarders are actually investing in right now.</p><p>• The AI Reality Check: Is the logistics AI boom real, pure hype, or somewhere in the middle?</p><p>• Trenches to the Top: The hard-won lessons from two decades scaling sales at Expeditors and Flexport.</p><p>This episode was streamed live on 3/27/26 on <a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/">TPM Today.</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="IBz6OrN14Ak"></dynamic-object></div></div>

What is actually moving the needle in freight right now? Eric Johnson and sales guru Will Urban (former Expeditors and Flexport) are on TPM Today to cut through the market noise. • Follow the Money: Exactly what forwarders are actually investing in right now. • The AI Reality Check: Is the logistics AI boom real, pure hype, or somewhere in the middle? • Trenches to the Top: The hard-won lessons from two decades scaling sales at Expeditors and Flexport. This episode was streamed live on 3/27/26 on TPM Today.

TPM TODAY | Will Urban Has 20 Years in Freight. He's Not Buying the AI Hype

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO at Cervo AI, explains how the company’s approach to AI integration stands out by tackling both automation and compliance, how embedding institutional knowledge into AI models is critical for success, and why strong partnerships are essential to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment.</p></div>

Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO at Cervo AI, explains how the company’s approach to AI integration stands out by tackling both automation and compliance, how embedding institutional knowledge into AI models is critical for success, and why strong partnerships are essential to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Global trade is inherently complex and often frustrating, but AI has the potential to ease that burden. Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO at Cervo AI, explains how the company’s approach to AI integration stands out by tackling both automation and compliance, how embedding institutional knowledge into AI models is critical for success, and why strong partnerships are essential to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Cervo AI</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6394009857112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Global trade is inherently complex and often frustrating, but AI has the potential to ease that burden. Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO at Cervo AI, explains how the company’s approach to AI integration stands out by tackling both automation and compliance, how embedding institutional knowledge into AI models is critical for success, and why strong partnerships are essential to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Cervo AI

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Rohan Sachdev, chief growth officer for Book Your Cargo, discusses the company’s efforts to alleviate the drayage pain point.</p></div>

Rohan Sachdev, chief growth officer for Book Your Cargo, discusses the company’s efforts to alleviate the drayage pain point.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Book Your Cargo was built to address one of the industry’s pain points: a fragmented drayage market. Rohan Sachdev, chief growth officer for Book Your Cargo, discusses the company’s efforts to alleviate that pain point, working with clients with varied systems and ensuring regulatory compliance.</p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Book Your Cargo</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6351169897112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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