Name: Sponsored Video: Dunavant's McDuffie on China-US tariffs, Gulf resins, ELDs
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Description: Sponsored: Dunavant Global Logistics Group COO Richard McDuffie on US-China tariffs, the Gulf response to surging resin trade, the ELD trucking mandate impact on capacity, and what he sees on the horizon for infrastructure investment. 2018 JOC Gulf Shipping Conference, Houston, Texas

Sponsored: Dunavant Global Logistics Group COO Richard McDuffie on US-China tariffs, the Gulf response to surging resin trade, the ELD trucking mandate impact on capacity, and what he sees on the horizon for infrastructure investment. 2018 JOC Gulf Shipping Conference, Houston, Texas

<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.

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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>While not yet reflected in freight rates, analysts and forwarders report growing space constraints out of Southeast Asian origins. </p></div>

While not yet reflected in freight rates, analysts and forwarders report growing space constraints out of Southeast Asian origins.

Tariff-linked trade flow shift tightens Asian air freight capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The 90-day pause in tariffs was long enough for US importers to advance most of their cargo shipments by ocean, according to analysts.</p></div>

The 90-day pause in tariffs was long enough for US importers to advance most of their cargo shipments by ocean, according to analysts.

Ocean frontloading cuts air freight demand on trans-Pacific

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The incident has sparked a wave of claim filings from individual shippers and state authorities against the world’s largest container carrier, resulting in arrest orders for as many as five sister ships thus far.</p></div>

The incident has sparked a wave of claim filings from individual shippers and state authorities against the world’s largest container carrier, resulting in arrest orders for as many as five sister ships thus far.

MSC’s legal woes escalate in India after late-May ship capsizing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With 70% of its volume moving under spot rates, there was no escape from the volatile US-China tariff battle.</p></div>

With 70% of its volume moving under spot rates, there was no escape from the volatile US-China tariff battle.

Trans-Pacific spot market exposure drags down Zim’s Q2 earnings

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>US ports want the federal government to increase the amount set aside for infrastructure grants in the DOT’s next budget, saying ports are an integral part of the nation’s road and rail network. </p></div>

US ports want the federal government to increase the amount set aside for infrastructure grants in the DOT’s next budget, saying ports are an integral part of the nation’s road and rail network.

US ports look to DOT to close big funding gap for project grants

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>New carrier services improved connections between Hamburg and the Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia and India, while hinterland traffic has continued to develop.</p></div>

New carrier services improved connections between Hamburg and the Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia and India, while hinterland traffic has continued to develop.

Sharp rise in Hamburg first-half volume driven by growth in Asian, Baltic trade

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The development of the war-damaged Latakia International Container Terminal, which handles 95% of Syria’s containerized trade, is aimed at increasing the port’s handling capacity to 1 million TEUs. </p></div>

The development of the war-damaged Latakia International Container Terminal, which handles 95% of Syria’s containerized trade, is aimed at increasing the port’s handling capacity to 1 million TEUs.

CMA CGM accelerates $232 million Syrian Med port expansion project

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The focus on incorporating returns technology for retailers is driven by data showing that the cost for them to acquire new customers far exceeds the cost of retaining existing customers.</p></div>

The focus on incorporating returns technology for retailers is driven by data showing that the cost for them to acquire new customers far exceeds the cost of retaining existing customers.

Blue Yonder’s ‘returns’ tech acquisition highlights growing demand from retailers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The data visibility company has long partnered with transportation management system providers to get broader access to shippers, but will now compete alongside those partners.</p></div>

The data visibility company has long partnered with transportation management system providers to get broader access to shippers, but will now compete alongside those partners.

project44 wades into TMS market to fill modal, geographic gaps

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A sense of uncertainty — if not alarm — about future demand and tariff levels on China has slowed, and even paralyzed, some orders from small and medium-sized importers, four veteran forwarders told the <i>Journal of Commerce</i>.</p></div>

A sense of uncertainty — if not alarm — about future demand and tariff levels on China has slowed, and even paralyzed, some orders from small and medium-sized importers, four veteran forwarders told the Journal of Commerce.

Toll of US tariffs begins to emerge on unsettled trans-Pacific

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deal comes as freight marketplaces and solutions providers look to expand their services to offer carriers, shippers and brokers end-to-end platforms. </p></div>

The deal comes as freight marketplaces and solutions providers look to expand their services to offer carriers, shippers and brokers end-to-end platforms.

Truckstop.com acquires truckload factoring service Denim

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The acquisition will allow Overhaul to incorporate FreightVerify’s visibility data that helps shippers and logistics providers measure when freight is at risk while in transit.</p></div>

The acquisition will allow Overhaul to incorporate FreightVerify’s visibility data that helps shippers and logistics providers measure when freight is at risk while in transit.

Overhaul dives deeper into ‘part-level’ tracking with FreightVerify deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Domestic intermodal volumes have been stagnant on partner BNSF Railway out of Los Angeles, likely dulling the justification for the original $1,500 fee.</p></div>

Domestic intermodal volumes have been stagnant on partner BNSF Railway out of Los Angeles, likely dulling the justification for the original $1,500 fee.

J.B. Hunt reduces peak season surcharge on Southern California moves

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A new method for billing for chassis usage involves GPS technology and geofencing, something TRAC hopes will encourage truckers and cargo owners to build a resilient fleet of equipment. </p></div>

A new method for billing for chassis usage involves GPS technology and geofencing, something TRAC hopes will encourage truckers and cargo owners to build a resilient fleet of equipment.

New TRAC offering reimagines pricing model for chassis use

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The NMFTA’s preliminary freight charges API helps notify shippers of changes to charges, including reweighing and classification, before delivery and final invoicing.</p></div>

The NMFTA’s preliminary freight charges API helps notify shippers of changes to charges, including reweighing and classification, before delivery and final invoicing.

New API standard advances LTL billing transparency

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Outpost’s technology aims to answer key supply chain security questions and clarify visibility at terminal gates. </p></div>

Outpost’s technology aims to answer key supply chain security questions and clarify visibility at terminal gates.

Shared-terminal operator rolls out AI-based gate security platform

<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?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p> Brendan Dugan, assistant executive director and chief commercial officer at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses customers’ front-loading of steel imports, increased lumber and plywood cargo, and how the business is reducing carbon emissions.</p></div>

Brendan Dugan, assistant executive director and chief commercial officer at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses customers’ front-loading of steel imports, increased lumber and plywood cargo, and how the business is reducing carbon emissions.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Fluctuating trade regulations from the Trump administration have impacted numerous initiatives throughout the industry, one of these being steel commodities. Brendan Dugan, assistant executive director and chief commercial officer at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses customers’ front-loading of steel imports, increased lumber and plywood cargo, and how the business is reducing carbon emissions.</p><p><i>Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by South Jersey Port Corporation</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6375973340112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Fluctuating trade regulations from the Trump administration have impacted numerous initiatives throughout the industry, one of these being steel commodities. Brendan Dugan, assistant executive director and chief commercial officer at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses customers’ front-loading of steel imports, increased lumber and plywood cargo, and how the business is reducing carbon emissions. Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana Sponsored by South Jersey Port Corporation

Contingency planning

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Angi Acocella joins TPM Today to discuss research she's doing in the world of truckload procurement for MIT's FreightLab, how the commercial sector partners with academia, and what's next in freight technology</p></div>

Angi Acocella joins TPM Today to discuss research she's doing in the world of truckload procurement for MIT's FreightLab, how the commercial sector partners with academia, and what's next in freight technology

<div class="phx-topic"><p>On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson connects with Angi Acocella, research scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology FreightLab, to explore how academic research is transforming truckload procurement.</p><p>• How procurement is evolving through data and innovation</p><p>• How MIT collaborates with the freight industry</p><p>• What’s next in freight tech</p><p>Get a closer look at how top research is shaping the future of transportation.</p><p><i>This episode was streamed live on July 11, 2025 on </i><a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/"><i>TPM Today</i></a></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="rfNhFPPsF4w"></dynamic-object></div></div>

On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson connects with Angi Acocella, research scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology FreightLab, to explore how academic research is transforming truckload procurement. • How procurement is evolving through data and innovation • How MIT collaborates with the freight industry • What’s next in freight tech Get a closer look at how top research is shaping the future of transportation. This episode was streamed live on July 11, 2025 on TPM Today

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sponsored: Dunavant Global Logistics Group COO Richard McDuffie on US-China tariffs, Gulf resins, infrastructure, and ELD impact on capacity.</p></div>

Sponsored: Dunavant Global Logistics Group COO Richard McDuffie on US-China tariffs, Gulf resins, infrastructure, and ELD impact on capacity.

<div class="phx-topic"><p><b>Sponsored:</b> Dunavant Global Logistics Group COO Richard McDuffie on US-China tariffs, the Gulf response to surging resin trade, the ELD trucking mandate impact on capacity, and what he sees on the horizon for infrastructure investment.</p><p><i>2018 JOC Gulf Shipping Conference, Houston, Texas</i></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="lbZSFJw0Y24?rel=0"></dynamic-object></div><p></p></div>

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