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 companies are starting to consider offloading Asia export cargo at ports in the Indian subcontinent for eventual onward shipment into the Gulf region, but it has not yet emerged as a trend.</p></div>

Tobias Meyer said companies are starting to consider offloading Asia export cargo at ports in the Indian subcontinent for eventual onward shipment into the Gulf region, but it has not yet emerged as a trend.

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Middle East transshipment options to emerge in the coming days: DHL CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Stefan Paul said almost 20% of global air freight capacity from the belly hold of passenger aircraft and via freighter aircraft charters has been cut from the market because Middle East airports are closed or flights have been otherwise canceled. </p></div>

Stefan Paul said almost 20% of global air freight capacity from the belly hold of passenger aircraft and via freighter aircraft charters has been cut from the market because Middle East airports are closed or flights have been otherwise canceled.

Air freight backlog set to gridlock Asia airports amid Middle East conflict: K+N CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US has established a maritime warning zone, effectively placing the region out of bounds to shipping, while airlines have suspended passenger and freighter flights across the Middle East.</p></div>

The US has established a maritime warning zone, effectively placing the region out of bounds to shipping, while airlines have suspended passenger and freighter flights across the Middle East.

Shipping avoids Middle East region after US, Israel begin strikes on Iran

<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.

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 service disruptions come as freight tracking platform Vizion said Friday there has been an 81% drop in daily bookings placed by shippers looking to import goods into key Persian Gulf ports.</p></div>

The service disruptions come as freight tracking platform Vizion said Friday there has been an 81% drop in daily bookings placed by shippers looking to import goods into key Persian Gulf ports.

Gemini suspends, revamps Middle East services amid growing conflict

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The new express service comes amid expectations of a rebound in capacity demand with the easing of tariffs between the two countries and ongoing trade negotiations.</p></div>

The new express service comes amid expectations of a rebound in capacity demand with the easing of tariffs between the two countries and ongoing trade negotiations.

CMA CGM adds direct India-USWC string as part of Asia network overhaul

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The push to launch futures contracts for container shipping has gained momentum in recent years given the seemingly never-ending volatility and disruption in the market.</p></div>

The push to launch futures contracts for container shipping has gained momentum in recent years given the seemingly never-ending volatility and disruption in the market.

Intercontinental Exchange to launch container freight futures in April

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While of concern to shippers and ocean carriers, the global impact of the war in the Middle East on container flows will be less severe than COVID-19 disruptions and Red Sea diversions, Lars Jensen told TPM26.</p></div>

While of concern to shippers and ocean carriers, the global impact of the war in the Middle East on container flows will be less severe than COVID-19 disruptions and Red Sea diversions, Lars Jensen told TPM26.

TPM26: War a problem for container shipping, but not ‘pandemic-scale’: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A sharp increase in imports from Asia, declining back-haul volume, and congestion delaying the return of empties are slowing down the repatriation of equipment back to Asia.   </p></div>

A sharp increase in imports from Asia, declining back-haul volume, and congestion delaying the return of empties are slowing down the repatriation of equipment back to Asia.

TPM26: Empty boxes pose structural challenge for Europe’s busy ports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The head of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition says US ag shippers face a plethora of changing tariffs and other measures that undermine their ability to tap overseas markets.  </p></div>

The head of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition says US ag shippers face a plethora of changing tariffs and other measures that undermine their ability to tap overseas markets.

TPM26: Volatile US trade policy undermines exporters: AgTC

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ryan Petersen said his company went into “code red” last year in transitioning to AI, with the technology’s first benefits seen in customs compliance and auditing.</p></div>

Ryan Petersen said his company went into “code red” last year in transitioning to AI, with the technology’s first benefits seen in customs compliance and auditing.

TPM26: Flexport CEO sees AI’s impact on logistics accelerating

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The global chief economist for S&amp;P Global Ratings told TPM26 the uncertainties that come with current White House policies are part of the mix when formulating economic forecasts.</p></div>

The global chief economist for S&P Global Ratings told TPM26 the uncertainties that come with current White House policies are part of the mix when formulating economic forecasts.

TPM26: Unpredictability the ‘operating model’ for Trump administration: economist

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The ex-US Treasury Secretary said consumers could pull back on spending should crude oil and gasoline prices remain aloft due to the latest attacks on Iran by the US and Israel.   </p></div>

The ex-US Treasury Secretary said consumers could pull back on spending should crude oil and gasoline prices remain aloft due to the latest attacks on Iran by the US and Israel.

TPM26: Iran conflict puts new risk on US economic growth: Yellen 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the White House has signaled support and Republicans hold a majority on the US Surface Transportation Board, opposition has surfaced that has many believing the $85 billion merger is not necessarily a done deal.  </p></div>

While the White House has signaled support and Republicans hold a majority on the US Surface Transportation Board, opposition has surfaced that has many believing the $85 billion merger is not necessarily a done deal.

Industry stakeholders don’t see regulators rubber-stamping UP-NS deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Trump administration’s move against non-English-speaking drivers and non-domiciled commercial driver’s license holders could hit the drayage sector, but only after it trickles down from other parts of the trucking industry, experts say.</p></div>

The Trump administration’s move against non-English-speaking drivers and non-domiciled commercial driver’s license holders could hit the drayage sector, but only after it trickles down from other parts of the trucking industry, experts say.

TPM26: US trucking crackdown likely to have delayed impact on drayage sector

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Those who would be affected by the proposed $85 billion transaction either directly or indirectly had plenty to say about the matter during the first TPM26 conference since the deal was announced. </p></div>

Those who would be affected by the proposed $85 billion transaction either directly or indirectly had plenty to say about the matter during the first TPM26 conference since the deal was announced.

TPM26: Stakeholders put UP-NS merger proposal under the microscope

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Cuts to traditional one-way service have been balanced by additional capacity in dedicated, specialized fleets.</p></div>

Cuts to traditional one-way service have been balanced by additional capacity in dedicated, specialized fleets.

Truckload capacity index moves up as large US carriers shuffle assets

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Asset-based carriers offer a layer of security for shippers concerned with the English language proficiency of drivers and non-domiciled CDL regulatory compliance, but it doesn’t eliminate the risk fully.</p></div>

Asset-based carriers offer a layer of security for shippers concerned with the English language proficiency of drivers and non-domiciled CDL regulatory compliance, but it doesn’t eliminate the risk fully.

Truckload shippers look to minimize growing regulatory risks

<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>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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