Name: Safeguarding against disruption
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Description: Disruption, whether geopolitical or labor-related, is something the supply chain must regularly prepare for and defend against to limit risk. Paul Svindland, CEO of STG Logistics, talks about how disruption issues have affected supply chain operations, working with its railroad partners and the benefits of long-term agreements. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by STG Logistics

Disruption, whether geopolitical or labor-related, is something the supply chain must regularly prepare for and defend against to limit risk. Paul Svindland, CEO of STG Logistics, talks about how disruption issues have affected supply chain operations, working with its railroad partners and the benefits of long-term agreements. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by STG Logistics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Absorbing its largest and most complex takeover to date was initially expected to take at least two years to complete, but will now be fully wrapped 20 months after the DB Schenker acquisition closed. </p></div>

Absorbing its largest and most complex takeover to date was initially expected to take at least two years to complete, but will now be fully wrapped 20 months after the DB Schenker acquisition closed.

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DSV moves to transform its business as Schenker integration accelerates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Momentum from robust growth on some Asian export trade lanes following the Christmas holidays has now slowed, with forwarders and analysts expecting muted demand over the coming two weeks.</p></div>

Momentum from robust growth on some Asian export trade lanes following the Christmas holidays has now slowed, with forwarders and analysts expecting muted demand over the coming two weeks.

Solid January demand to largely mute Lunar New Year air freight rush

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The parcel giant saw its forwarding and third-party logistics business drop in the fourth quarter due to higher tariffs, and says the weakness will carry over into the first quarter of 2026.  </p></div>

The parcel giant saw its forwarding and third-party logistics business drop in the fourth quarter due to higher tariffs, and says the weakness will carry over into the first quarter of 2026.

Changes in US trade policy hitting UPS’ supply chain business

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The multimodal option is aimed at shippers wanting predictability in cross-border shipments and the ability to control costs.</p></div>

The multimodal option is aimed at shippers wanting predictability in cross-border shipments and the ability to control costs.

DHL launches road-air service on busy China-Europe trade lane 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A drop in air freight charter rates has put the option of project cargoes moving by air back on the table.</p></div>

A drop in air freight charter rates has put the option of project cargoes moving by air back on the table.

Fast-tracked project schedules boost heavy-lift air freight volumes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>China export forecasts could top 8 million vehicles this year, providing a steady flow of cargo for the expected 8% increase in the global ro/ro fleet.</p></div>

China export forecasts could top 8 million vehicles this year, providing a steady flow of cargo for the expected 8% increase in the global ro/ro fleet.

Surging China auto exports to counter carrier overcapacity fears: Wilhelmsen CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The increase in volume that would result across the trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific corridors was particularly welcome, according to Hapag-Lloyd's CEO.</p></div>

The increase in volume that would result across the trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific corridors was particularly welcome, according to Hapag-Lloyd's CEO.

Zim deal to strengthen Hapag-Lloyd's market share across key trade lanes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Fragmented regional greenhouse gas regulatory frameworks such as the EU ETS have increased the complexity of operating a global network and will be difficult to navigate, observers say.</p></div>

Fragmented regional greenhouse gas regulatory frameworks such as the EU ETS have increased the complexity of operating a global network and will be difficult to navigate, observers say.

Shipping decarbonization drive faces patchwork of carbon tax measures

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A heavily oversupplied equipment market born out of the pandemic disruption is forcing chassis providers to ensure visibility technology plays a growing role as a differentiator. </p></div>

A heavily oversupplied equipment market born out of the pandemic disruption is forcing chassis providers to ensure visibility technology plays a growing role as a differentiator.

Real-time chassis location becoming competitive edge in leasing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The acquisition is expected to be completed this year, and will strengthen the combined network on the trans-Pacific, intra-Asia, the Atlantic, Latin America, and East Mediterranean while bringing up to $500 million in synergies, Hapag-Lloyd's CEO said. </p></div>

The acquisition is expected to be completed this year, and will strengthen the combined network on the trans-Pacific, intra-Asia, the Atlantic, Latin America, and East Mediterranean while bringing up to $500 million in synergies, Hapag-Lloyd's CEO said.

Hapag-Lloyd bolsters fleet with $4.2 billion deal to acquire Zim

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The wide-ranging plan includes proposals to tax foreign-built ships calling US ports, rebuild domestic shipbuilding capacity, and eliminate “burdensome regulations” through a series of deregulatory measures. </p></div>

The wide-ranging plan includes proposals to tax foreign-built ships calling US ports, rebuild domestic shipbuilding capacity, and eliminate “burdensome regulations” through a series of deregulatory measures.

Trump administration unveils US maritime revitalization ‘action plan’

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers would be wise to offload the pain of building AI proficiency to their logistics providers until the benefits become clearer.</p></div>

Shippers would be wise to offload the pain of building AI proficiency to their logistics providers until the benefits become clearer.

Rapid pace of AI development suggests shippers should be patient

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The product launched this week by Triumph, called Capacity Intelligence, allows brokers to identify lanes where it needs a deeper pool of reliable carriers.</p></div>

The product launched this week by Triumph, called Capacity Intelligence, allows brokers to identify lanes where it needs a deeper pool of reliable carriers.

New truckload capacity product provides another load board option for brokers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The rule will likely mean a slow trickle of capacity exiting the trucking market, although the industry and analysts are split on the exact impact.</p></div>

The rule will likely mean a slow trickle of capacity exiting the trucking market, although the industry and analysts are split on the exact impact.

USDOT releases interim final rule on non-domiciled CDL holders

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The fourth-largest US domestic intermodal provider has received additional funding and now must focus on meeting revenue and expenditure targets through the second quarter.</p></div>

The fourth-largest US domestic intermodal provider has received additional funding and now must focus on meeting revenue and expenditure targets through the second quarter.

STG Logistics survives key bankruptcy hurdle to remain in business

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Overall, more than 90% of respondents participating in the latest <i>Journal of Commerce</i> Intermodal Service Scorecard were satisfied with domestic intermodal service between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2025. </p></div>

Overall, more than 90% of respondents participating in the latest Journal of Commerce Intermodal Service Scorecard were satisfied with domestic intermodal service between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2025.

UP, J.B. Hunt voted best intermodal providers in H2 ’25: JOC survey

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Technology has promised much over the past 20 years, but it hasn’t really changed the core functions of most logistics practitioners.  The era of AI is undoubtedly upon us, and with it, the potential to change how cargo movement is managed.</p></div>

Technology has promised much over the past 20 years, but it hasn’t really changed the core functions of most logistics practitioners. The era of AI is undoubtedly upon us, and with it, the potential to change how cargo movement is managed.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Technology has promised much over the past 20 years, but it hasn’t really changed the core functions of most logistics practitioners, whether it’s cargo owners managing transportation, or 3PLs assisting those cargo owners. But the era of AI is undoubtedly upon us, and with it, the potential to change not just the ease with which cargo movement is managed, but how it’s managed.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6388681988112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Technology has promised much over the past 20 years, but it hasn’t really changed the core functions of most logistics practitioners, whether it’s cargo owners managing transportation, or 3PLs assisting those cargo owners. But the era of AI is undoubtedly upon us, and with it, the potential to change not just the ease with which cargo movement is managed, but how it’s managed.

Logistics world awaiting true disruption

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Grant Sernick, head of sales and marketing at 3rdWave, joins TPM Today to discuss his belief that AI can only work when it joins the logistics context currently stuck in silos.</p></div>

Grant Sernick, head of sales and marketing at 3rdWave, joins TPM Today to discuss his belief that AI can only work when it joins the logistics context currently stuck in silos.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>We are drowning in data but starving for context. And according to Grant Sernick of 3rdwave, that is exactly why most AI initiatives in logistics are going to hit a wall.</p><p>If your AI doesn’t know the difference between a high-priority SKU and a low-value filler, it’s just faster noise.</p><p>Grant joins host Eric Johnson on TPM Today to explain why the future of supply chain tech isn’t about better bots—it’s about better context.</p><p>• Why AI agents fail without a unified data layer. </p><p>• The massive disconnect between Transportation and Trade Compliance. </p><p>• How to finally close the gap between “Where is my box?” and “Where is my revenue?”</p><p>This episode was streamed live on January 23, 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="0d-cBOtngEM"></dynamic-object></div></div>

We are drowning in data but starving for context. And according to Grant Sernick of 3rdwave, that is exactly why most AI initiatives in logistics are going to hit a wall. If your AI doesn’t know the difference between a high-priority SKU and a low-value filler, it’s just faster noise. Grant joins host Eric Johnson on TPM Today to explain why the future of supply chain tech isn’t about better bots—it’s about better context. • Why AI agents fail without a unified data layer. • The massive disconnect between Transportation and Trade Compliance. • How to finally close the gap between “Where is my box?” and “Where is my revenue?” This episode was streamed live on January 23, 2026 on TPM Today .

TPM TODAY | Stop tracking containers. Start tracking products.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical. </p></div>

Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical. The Journal of Commerce is reporting on what a merged transcontinental railroad would mean for shippers, and Senior Intermodal Editor Ari Ashe will address at TPM. </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6388179525112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical. The Journal of Commerce is reporting on what a merged transcontinental railroad would mean for shippers, and Senior Intermodal Editor Ari Ashe will address at TPM.

Could a merged UP-NS attract cargo to West Coast?

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Paul Svindland, CEO of STG Logistics, talks about how disruption issues have affected supply chain operations, working with its railroad partners and the benefits of long-term agreements. </p></div>

Paul Svindland, CEO of STG Logistics, talks about how disruption issues have affected supply chain operations, working with its railroad partners and the benefits of long-term agreements. 

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Disruption, whether geopolitical or labor-related, is something the supply chain must regularly prepare for and defend against to limit risk. Paul Svindland, CEO of STG Logistics, talks about how disruption issues have affected supply chain operations, working with its railroad partners and the benefits of long-term agreements. </p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by STG Logistics</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6350638765112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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