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Description: Sponsored: Jon Slangerup, chairman and CEO of American Global Logistics (AGL), on carriers moving into the forwarding space and the impact that encroaching is having on relationships within an industry that relies on trust. Slangerup gives his thoughts on going beyond competitive pricing as well as the realities creating barriers to transparency. TPM19, Long Beach, California

Sponsored: Jon Slangerup, chairman and CEO of American Global Logistics (AGL), on carriers moving into the forwarding space and the impact that encroaching is having on relationships within an industry that relies on trust. Slangerup gives his thoughts on going beyond competitive pricing as well as the realities creating barriers to transparency. TPM19, Long Beach, California

<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.

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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>The growth in traffic on intra-Asian routes is a result of ongoing US demand for cloud infrastructure logistics related to the rapid development of AI technology.</p></div>

The growth in traffic on intra-Asian routes is a result of ongoing US demand for cloud infrastructure logistics related to the rapid development of AI technology.

Intra-Asia air freight capacity tightens on US high-tech demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Airlines will continue to adjust capacity to account for shifts in volume, but the volatility of US trade policy and continued demand growth fueled by the AI boom will make this more difficult.</p></div>

Airlines will continue to adjust capacity to account for shifts in volume, but the volatility of US trade policy and continued demand growth fueled by the AI boom will make this more difficult.

E-commerce, AI demand to keep ex-Asia air freight under pressure

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Stonepeak will pay $2.4 billion to take a 25% stake in the United Ports JV while the French carrier will hold 75% and maintain operational control of the terminals involved. </p></div>

Stonepeak will pay $2.4 billion to take a 25% stake in the United Ports JV while the French carrier will hold 75% and maintain operational control of the terminals involved.

CMA CGM forms global terminals venture with private equity firm

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The latest in a series of extreme winter storms is blowing through the region, this one in southwestern Europe that is suspending terminal operations and halting ferry traffic. </p></div>

The latest in a series of extreme winter storms is blowing through the region, this one in southwestern Europe that is suspending terminal operations and halting ferry traffic.

New Atlantic storm shuts West Mediterranean container hubs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The latest orders increase Evergreen’s capacity backlog to 926,000 TEUs, boosting the carrier’s total capacity on the water and on order to almost 2.85 million TEUs and making it the world’s fifth-largest container line.</p></div>

The latest orders increase Evergreen’s capacity backlog to 926,000 TEUs, boosting the carrier’s total capacity on the water and on order to almost 2.85 million TEUs and making it the world’s fifth-largest container line.

Evergreen adds to order backlog with deals for 23 ships worth up to almost $1.5 billion

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Metro Express Terminal at Pier S will serve smaller, independent container lines on the trans-Pacific that carry e-commerce merchandise requiring rapid movement once onshore.</p></div>

The Metro Express Terminal at Pier S will serve smaller, independent container lines on the trans-Pacific that carry e-commerce merchandise requiring rapid movement once onshore.

New terminal planned for Long Beach designed to attract e-commerce business

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The port’s CEO said Antwerp experienced about 25 days of industrial action last year that resulted in the loss of 2.4 million metric tons of cargo, equivalent to 1% of its annual throughput.</p></div>

The port’s CEO said Antwerp experienced about 25 days of industrial action last year that resulted in the loss of 2.4 million metric tons of cargo, equivalent to 1% of its annual throughput.

Labor action, congestion cost Antwerp-Bruges cargo volumes, market share in 2025

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The logistics payments vendor has partnered with fellow software provider Gnosis Freight to enable payments at other stages of a containerized shipment lifecycle.</p></div>

The logistics payments vendor has partnered with fellow software provider Gnosis Freight to enable payments at other stages of a containerized shipment lifecycle.

PayCargo expanding footprint beyond ocean freight cargo release

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Echo’s Doug Waggoner said the opportunity to acquire ITS came as part of his company’s virtually constant search for potential additions.</p></div>

Echo’s Doug Waggoner said the opportunity to acquire ITS came as part of his company’s virtually constant search for potential additions.

ITS acquisition a ‘big bite’ for Echo in market diversification drive: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Transflo, which sells automation software to transportation providers, is using AI agents to identify specific exceptions common to LTL billing errors.</p></div>

Transflo, which sells automation software to transportation providers, is using AI agents to identify specific exceptions common to LTL billing errors.

Software provider targets LTL invoice inaccuracies with automation solution

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As the diversions away from the Suez Canal have shown over the past two years, global shipping is often at the mercy of global hotspots, writes Ted Prince.</p></div>

As the diversions away from the Suez Canal have shown over the past two years, global shipping is often at the mercy of global hotspots, writes Ted Prince.

Geopolitical risks prompt thoughts of supply chain routing alternatives

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Railroads are restricting train speeds and building shorter trains to reduce the potential for breakdowns and derailments in the bitter cold. </p></div>

Railroads are restricting train speeds and building shorter trains to reduce the potential for breakdowns and derailments in the bitter cold.

US rail networks recovering after weekend snowstorm, but delays persist

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Union Pacific Railroad called the decision by federal regulators to rule its filing as “incomplete” a minor setback that won’t significantly change the timeline for its hoped-for acquisition of NS.</p></div>

Union Pacific Railroad called the decision by federal regulators to rule its filing as “incomplete” a minor setback that won’t significantly change the timeline for its hoped-for acquisition of NS.

Revised Norfolk Southern merger application will be refiled in ‘weeks’: UP

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tighter capacity amid the federal government’s crackdown on non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and English language proficiency among drivers will likely boost rates, the company says.</p></div>

Tighter capacity amid the federal government’s crackdown on non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and English language proficiency among drivers will likely boost rates, the company says.

Shippers will see rates climb as truckload capacity tightens: Knight Swift

<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?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Jonah McIntire, chief product and technology officer at Trimble Transportation, joins TPM Today to set the table for '26 on how, where, and why AI will actually impact core freight transportation processes.</p></div>

Jonah McIntire, chief product and technology officer at Trimble Transportation, joins TPM Today to set the table for '26 on how, where, and why AI will actually impact core freight transportation processes.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The landscape of "Agentic AI" is crowded, messy, and loud. But looking ahead to 2026, how will these tools actually impact core transportation processes?</p><p>Eric Johnson and Jonah McIntire (CPTO, Trimble Transportation) cut through the noise. They are setting the table for the next phase of freight tech.</p><p>• Jonah’s take on GenAI’s real impact on software architecture.</p><p>• The debate: Does AI still need a “human in the loop”?</p><p>• How to make sense of the explosion of Agentic AI solutions.</p><p>This episode was streamed live on January 9, 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="2HlRq8uAsns"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The landscape of "Agentic AI" is crowded, messy, and loud. But looking ahead to 2026, how will these tools actually impact core transportation processes? Eric Johnson and Jonah McIntire (CPTO, Trimble Transportation) cut through the noise. They are setting the table for the next phase of freight tech. • Jonah’s take on GenAI’s real impact on software architecture. • The debate: Does AI still need a “human in the loop”? • How to make sense of the explosion of Agentic AI solutions. This episode was streamed live on January 9, 2026 on TPM Today .

TPM TODAY | Setting the Table for 2026: GenAI, Agents, and the Human Loop

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Peter Tirschwell explains how the cautious return of major container lines though the  Suez Canal will impact service and global capacity, and why some ocean carriers aren't yet rushing to return to Red Sea transits. </p></div>

Peter Tirschwell explains how the cautious return of major container lines though the Suez Canal will impact service and global capacity, and why some ocean carriers aren't yet rushing to return to Red Sea transits.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>Peter Tirschwell explains how the cautious return of major container lines though the  Suez Canal will impact service and global capacity, and why some ocean carriers aren't yet rushing to return to Red Sea transits. </p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6387993957112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Container shipping lurches toward Suez return

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sponsored: AGL's Jon Slangerup on carriers moving into the forwarding space and the impact that encroaching is having on relationships within an industry that relies on trust. </p></div>

Sponsored: AGL's Jon Slangerup on carriers moving into the forwarding space and the impact that encroaching is having on relationships within an industry that relies on trust.

<div class="phx-topic"><p><b>Sponsored:</b> Jon Slangerup, chairman and CEO of American Global Logistics (AGL), on carriers moving into the forwarding space and the impact that encroaching is having on relationships within an industry that relies on trust. Slangerup gives his thoughts on going beyond competitive pricing as well as the realities creating barriers to transparency.</p><p><i>TPM19, Long Beach, California</i></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="acLKNJldx4Q?rel=0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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