Name: Sponsored Video How much has consolidation reshaped the container shipping industry?
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Description: Laufer Group International CEO Mark Laufer and JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett discuss the market and technological changes taking place in the container shipping industry following the recent consolidation wave. TPM 2018 Conference, Long Beach, California

Laufer Group International CEO Mark Laufer and JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett discuss the market and technological changes taking place in the container shipping industry following the recent consolidation wave. TPM 2018 Conference, Long Beach, California

<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>With lower space allocations offered by Gemini, competing carriers have been able to keep their sailings on the routes maxed out and push rates higher, sources say.</p></div>

With lower space allocations offered by Gemini, competing carriers have been able to keep their sailings on the routes maxed out and push rates higher, sources say.

Gemini capacity cutbacks make India-Med market hotter for rival carriers

<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 carrier and ports group said revenue on all major trades, except its domestic network, fell in the first quarter, resulting in a 13% drop in revenue from container shipping. </p></div>

The carrier and ports group said revenue on all major trades, except its domestic network, fell in the first quarter, resulting in a 13% drop in revenue from container shipping.

Cosco doubles down on emerging trades as Q1 net profit plunges 49% 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Cosco subsidiary said the 13,600-TEU ships have been ordered from Shanghai-based shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for delivery between 2028 and 2030.</p></div>

The Cosco subsidiary said the 13,600-TEU ships have been ordered from Shanghai-based shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for delivery between 2028 and 2030.

OOCL orders its first LNG-fueled ships with $2 billion deal for 12 vessels

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While acknowledging a “volatile geopolitical landscape,” the carrier nonetheless says its forecast for the year assumes “operational conditions will stabilize to pre-conflict levels by summer.”</p></div>

While acknowledging a “volatile geopolitical landscape,” the carrier nonetheless says its forecast for the year assumes “operational conditions will stabilize to pre-conflict levels by summer.”

ONE expects 11% decline in FY26 net profit due to war in Middle East

<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>The ruling ends a six-year saga during which the Federal Maritime Commission had to decide whether it was a prerequisite that a port be open in order for detention or demurrage fees to be levied.</p></div>

The ruling ends a six-year saga during which the Federal Maritime Commission had to decide whether it was a prerequisite that a port be open in order for detention or demurrage fees to be levied.

Appeals court rules against Evergreen in Savannah detention fee case

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>XPO and other LTL carriers say contract rates are rising by mid-single digits even though industrial demand remains soft, albeit with some bullish indicators apparent.  </p></div>

XPO and other LTL carriers say contract rates are rising by mid-single digits even though industrial demand remains soft, albeit with some bullish indicators apparent.

US LTL pricing rising ahead of industrial demand: XPO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The company is one of several LTL carriers reporting growing volumes, although its daily shipments are still down year over year.</p></div>

The company is one of several LTL carriers reporting growing volumes, although its daily shipments are still down year over year.

ODFL sees signs of growing LTL demand in sequential volume gain

<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

Optimizing AI integration and deployment

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ken Kellaway, president and CEO at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, discusses the longest freight recessions in recent history, choosing partners dedicated to compliance, the danger of pricing to the bottom, and the impact that the future of USMCA will have on the industry. </p></div>

Ken Kellaway, president and CEO at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, discusses the longest freight recessions in recent history, choosing partners dedicated to compliance, the danger of pricing to the bottom, and the impact that the future of USMCA will have on the industry.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Regulation compliance is a top priority in intermodal logistics to create market stability. Ken Kellaway, president and CEO at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, discusses the longest freight recessions in recent history, choosing partners dedicated to compliance, the danger of pricing to the bottom, and the impact that the future of USMCA will have on the industry. </p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by RoadOne IntermodaLogistics</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6393998550112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Regulation compliance is a top priority in intermodal logistics to create market stability. Ken Kellaway, president and CEO at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, discusses the longest freight recessions in recent history, choosing partners dedicated to compliance, the danger of pricing to the bottom, and the impact that the future of USMCA will have on the industry. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by RoadOne IntermodaLogistics

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sponsored: Laufer Group International CEO Mark Laufer and JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett discuss the market and technological changes taking place in the container shipping industry following the recent consolidation wave.
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Sponsored: Laufer Group International CEO Mark Laufer and JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett discuss the market and technological changes taking place in the container shipping industry following the recent consolidation wave.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Laufer Group International CEO Mark Laufer and JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett discuss the market and technological changes taking place in the container shipping industry following the recent consolidation wave.</p><p><i>TPM 2018 Conference, Long Beach, California</i></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="KJ8hUwCx0oA"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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