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"We're trying to run a marathon when we've just learned to walk," C.H. Robinson's Sri Laxmana said, referring to the importance of taking a few steps back before diving into digital solutions. At the TPM Conference in March 2018, the third-party logistic provider's vice president of global ocean services discussed the impact of market volatility and trends for 2018-2019. TPM 2018 Conference, Long Beach, California

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Air cargo capacity deployed on Vietnam-US routes nearly doubled in August on a year- over-year basis.  </p></div>

Air cargo capacity deployed on Vietnam-US routes nearly doubled in August on a year- over-year basis.

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Vietnam air cargo exports jump on weaker China demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With no clear definition of what duty and data processes are required by CBP after the Aug. 29 end to all de minimis exemptions, most import shipments via post to the US have been suspended until further notice.</p></div>

With no clear definition of what duty and data processes are required by CBP after the Aug. 29 end to all de minimis exemptions, most import shipments via post to the US have been suspended until further notice.

Postal groups cite customs compliance issues in US shipment suspensions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Following a July volume surge as US importers built inventory ahead of the sweeping US tariff rollout on Aug. 7, freighter airlines must now right-size capacity to match new demand levels. </p></div>

Following a July volume surge as US importers built inventory ahead of the sweeping US tariff rollout on Aug. 7, freighter airlines must now right-size capacity to match new demand levels.

Air cargo carriers face capacity challenge as tariff frontloading ends

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The German integrator was able to offset tariff-driven volatility in the second quarter through cost-cutting measures but is facing “more of the same” in Q3, according to its CFO. </p></div>

The German integrator was able to offset tariff-driven volatility in the second quarter through cost-cutting measures but is facing “more of the same” in Q3, according to its CFO.

DHL posts solid half-year profit despite Q2 drag on express, ocean volumes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Company executives pointed to the rollout of the Trump administration’s tariff policy in April as driving disruption throughout the second quarter. </p></div>

Company executives pointed to the rollout of the Trump administration’s tariff policy in April as driving disruption throughout the second quarter.

CH Robinson cautious on second-half outlook amid trade volatility

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container lines offering regular calls at India’s busiest port have told customers the landside logjam is causing considerable supply chain risks for the trade as train turnarounds remain increasingly chaotic.</p></div>

Container lines offering regular calls at India’s busiest port have told customers the landside logjam is causing considerable supply chain risks for the trade as train turnarounds remain increasingly chaotic.

Congestion choking Mundra Port threatens North India cargo flow

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ocean carriers are seeking to curb the sharp decline in spot rates in the run-up to next month’s Golden Week holiday.  </p></div>

Ocean carriers are seeking to curb the sharp decline in spot rates in the run-up to next month’s Golden Week holiday.

Ocean market in trans-Pacific arrives at spot pricing tipping point

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The former NYK Line executive was a swashbuckling figure who epitomized an era of influential and charismatic US heads of European and Asian container lines — figures who dominated the US landscape with levels of authority that have long since given way to headquarter supremacy.</p></div>

The former NYK Line executive was a swashbuckling figure who epitomized an era of influential and charismatic US heads of European and Asian container lines — figures who dominated the US landscape with levels of authority that have long since given way to headquarter supremacy.

Dodd Fiori’s passing harks back to a bygone era in US shipping

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is expected later this fall to announce the winning bid to run the Contrecoeur terminal. </p></div>

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is expected later this fall to announce the winning bid to run the Contrecoeur terminal.

DP World aims to run Carney-backed Montreal terminal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carriers, because they offer services tailored to their customers’ needs, say they are “sheltered” somewhat from declining spot rates given they are able to charge a premium for those services.</p></div>

The carriers, because they offer services tailored to their customers’ needs, say they are “sheltered” somewhat from declining spot rates given they are able to charge a premium for those services.

Niche carriers plan to ride out declining spot rates on the trans-Pacific

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Fifteen of the 27 EU countries will postpone implementation of the customs risk analysis program for imports into the EU until the end of the year, including France, Belgium, Spain and Italy.</p></div>

Fifteen of the 27 EU countries will postpone implementation of the customs risk analysis program for imports into the EU until the end of the year, including France, Belgium, Spain and Italy.

Cargo groups slam ‘patchwork’ rollout of Europe’s ICS2 advance filing program

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Revamped energy priorities in the US and data-related industrial projects are driving out-of-gauge cargo demand.</p></div>

Revamped energy priorities in the US and data-related industrial projects are driving out-of-gauge cargo demand.

EPCs emboldened by investments in energy, tech and defense projects

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sentiment heard with greater frequency from within the industry and from financial analysts holds that overcapacity will overwhelm constraints on capacity in a possible multi-year swoon.</p></div>

Sentiment heard with greater frequency from within the industry and from financial analysts holds that overcapacity will overwhelm constraints on capacity in a possible multi-year swoon.

Rocky stretch ahead for shippers, carriers in 2026 and beyond

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The scale and scope of the number of products now subject to US steel and aluminum tariffs is likely to affect providers across multiple modes, writes Jason Miller.</p></div>

The scale and scope of the number of products now subject to US steel and aluminum tariffs is likely to affect providers across multiple modes, writes Jason Miller.

Steel, aluminum tariff expansion ‘unwelcome news’ for transport providers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Knight-Swift already partners with both UP and NS, so a combined transcontinental railroad would fit nicely into its existing service for shippers.</p></div>

Knight-Swift already partners with both UP and NS, so a combined transcontinental railroad would fit nicely into its existing service for shippers.

Knight-Swift says it backs Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Robert Primus has been vocal in his opposition to consolidation in the rail industry, voting against the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger in 2023 and Canadian National Railway’s acquisition of Iowa Northern Railway earlier this year.</p></div>

Robert Primus has been vocal in his opposition to consolidation in the rail industry, voting against the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger in 2023 and Canadian National Railway’s acquisition of Iowa Northern Railway earlier this year.

Trump move to oust STB’s Primus boosts likelihood of UP-NS approval

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The opening of the first phase of the port’s new on-dock rail yard will be delayed until next year, while the project faces a 42% increase in budgeted costs. </p></div>

The opening of the first phase of the port’s new on-dock rail yard will be delayed until next year, while the project faces a 42% increase in budgeted costs.

Charleston’s Navy Base rail yard project faces delays, big cost overruns

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy gave California, New Mexico and Washington 30 days to adopt and enforce ELP regulations or lose access to federal safety funding. </p></div>

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy gave California, New Mexico and Washington 30 days to adopt and enforce ELP regulations or lose access to federal safety funding.

US DOT presses states to enforce English-language trucking rules

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>CPKC’s opposition comes just two years after its acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railway was approved by US regulators.</p></div>

CPKC’s opposition comes just two years after its acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railway was approved by US regulators.

UP-NS deal would trigger ‘unnecessary wave’ of rail mergers: CPKC

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Evan Shelley, CEO of Truck Parking Club, talks about why giving drivers access to reliable parking matters to shippers, brokers and the entire freight ecosystem.</p></div>

Evan Shelley, CEO of Truck Parking Club, talks about why giving drivers access to reliable parking matters to shippers, brokers and the entire freight ecosystem.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>"On this episode, host Eric Johnson talks with Truck Parking Club CEO Evan K Shelley about why giving drivers access to reliable parking matters to shippers, brokers, and the entire freight ecosystem.</p><p>• Why drivers have historically struggled with parking access and costs</p><p>• How creating access to parking can unlock hidden truckload capacity</p><p>• What the data shows about the complications of truck parking</p><p>Learn how tackling one overlooked challenge could unlock efficiency, capacity, and reliability across freight.”</p><p>This episode was streamed live on August 22, 2025 on <a href="This episode was streamed live on Month XX, 2025 on TPM Today">TPM Today</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="dUQO8Wa05mI"></dynamic-object></div></div>

"On this episode, host Eric Johnson talks with Truck Parking Club CEO Evan K Shelley about why giving drivers access to reliable parking matters to shippers, brokers, and the entire freight ecosystem. • Why drivers have historically struggled with parking access and costs • How creating access to parking can unlock hidden truckload capacity • What the data shows about the complications of truck parking Learn how tackling one overlooked challenge could unlock efficiency, capacity, and reliability across freight.” This episode was streamed live on August 22, 2025 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | The Invisible Bottleneck Limiting Truckload Capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>project44 CEO Jett McCandless joins TPM Today to discuss the evolution of the visibility category and how AI is changing both the products the logistics industry consumes and how software vendors build. </p></div>

project44 CEO Jett McCandless joins TPM Today to discuss the evolution of the visibility category and how AI is changing both the products the logistics industry consumes and how software vendors build.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson talked with project44 CEO Jett McCandless about how AI is reshaping visibility—and what it means for shippers, engineers, and the future of supply chains.</p><p>• Understand project44’s value to shippers</p><p>• Why visibility is key to inventory management</p><p>• How project44 uses AI to drive better outcomes</p><p>Gain insights into the evolving role of data, software, and AI in global freight.</p><p>This episode was streamed live on August 8, 2025 on <a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/">TPM Today</a></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="gQMzceL9yvA"></dynamic-object></div></div>

On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson talked with project44 CEO Jett McCandless about how AI is reshaping visibility—and what it means for shippers, engineers, and the future of supply chains. • Understand project44’s value to shippers • Why visibility is key to inventory management • How project44 uses AI to drive better outcomes Gain insights into the evolving role of data, software, and AI in global freight. This episode was streamed live on August 8, 2025 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | Can AI Redefine Logistics Tech and Its Development?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Danielle Chaffin joins TPM Today to discuss her deep dive into the data behind English language proficiency among drivers, what freight brokers and carriers need from the technology world. and why Revenova is focused on a CRM-focused TMS.</p></div>

Danielle Chaffin joins TPM Today to discuss her deep dive into the data behind English language proficiency among drivers, what freight brokers and carriers need from the technology world. and why Revenova is focused on a CRM-focused TMS.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson sat down with Danielle Chaffin, industry expert and VP at Revenova, to unpack the data and technology trends shaping truckload operations.</p><p>• What new data reveals about English language proficiency among drivers</p><p>• How freight brokers are navigating a noisy tech landscape</p><p>• Why Revenova believes TMS and CRM should be inseparable</p><p>Get expert insight into the evolving tech needs of brokers, carriers, and the platforms connecting them.</p><p>This video was streamed live on 7/25/25 on <a href="">TPM Today</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="EdORr0eO8Ds"></dynamic-object></div></div>

In this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson sat down with Danielle Chaffin, industry expert and VP at Revenova, to unpack the data and technology trends shaping truckload operations. • What new data reveals about English language proficiency among drivers • How freight brokers are navigating a noisy tech landscape • Why Revenova believes TMS and CRM should be inseparable Get expert insight into the evolving tech needs of brokers, carriers, and the platforms connecting them. This video was streamed live on 7/25/25 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | Will Language Rules Trigger a Trucking Talent Gap?

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sponsored: "We're trying to run a marathon when we've just learned to walk," C.H. Robinson's Sri Laxmana said in an interview with Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett at 2018 TPM.</p></div>

Sponsored: "We're trying to run a marathon when we've just learned to walk," C.H. Robinson's Sri Laxmana said in an interview with Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett at 2018 TPM.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>"We're trying to run a marathon when we've just learned to walk," C.H. Robinson's Sri Laxmana said, referring to the importance of taking a few steps back before diving into digital solutions. At the TPM Conference in March 2018, the third-party logistic provider's vice president of global ocean services discussed the impact of market volatility and trends for 2018-2019.</p><p><i>TPM 2018 Conference, Long Beach, California</i></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="nv9J4kjD0rg?rel=0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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