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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Deutsche Bahn’s supervisory board approved DSV’s $16 billion acquisition of rival forwarder DB Schenker despite opposition from union members on the board.</p></div>

Deutsche Bahn’s supervisory board approved DSV’s $16 billion acquisition of rival forwarder DB Schenker despite opposition from union members on the board.

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Government, board approvals clear way for DSV-DB Schenker merger

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The integration of two large companies in similar industries is “particularly challenging,” according to Tobias Meyer, who withdrew DHL’s interest in DB Schenker earlier this year.</p></div>

The integration of two large companies in similar industries is “particularly challenging,” according to Tobias Meyer, who withdrew DHL’s interest in DB Schenker earlier this year.

DB Schenker customers spooked by DSV takeover welcome at DHL: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While there are still regulatory hurdles to clear, a spokesperson for DSV told the <i>Journal of Commerce</i> the combined company “will continue under the DSV brand” going forward.</p></div>

While there are still regulatory hurdles to clear, a spokesperson for DSV told the Journal of Commerce the combined company “will continue under the DSV brand” going forward.

DSV takeover signals end to 150 years of DB Schenker brand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Eight straight months of double-digit volume growth and a massive increase in trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe e-commerce volumes, mostly shipped from China by air, has left air cargo capacity in short supply.</p></div>

Eight straight months of double-digit volume growth and a massive increase in trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe e-commerce volumes, mostly shipped from China by air, has left air cargo capacity in short supply.

Limited air freight capacity available for US port strike-driven cargo shift

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sustained demand for air cargo on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades and the promise of rising rates through the end-of-year peak are encouraging airlines to pull capacity from less-lucrative lanes.</p></div>

Sustained demand for air cargo on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades and the promise of rising rates through the end-of-year peak are encouraging airlines to pull capacity from less-lucrative lanes.

Lure of robust Asian peak season a magnet for air cargo capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Market participants yearning for a market where adverse events never lead to major supply chain hiccups are essentially asking for a reality that has never existed, writes Lars Jensen.</p></div>

Market participants yearning for a market where adverse events never lead to major supply chain hiccups are essentially asking for a reality that has never existed, writes Lars Jensen.

Strike bullet dodged for now, but raises questions of market resilience: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With the 62% wage increase being an unprecedented offer to the union, the USMX will be hard-pressed to give in on other key demands the ILA is making, sources tell the Journal of Commerce. </p></div>

With the 62% wage increase being an unprecedented offer to the union, the USMX will be hard-pressed to give in on other key demands the ILA is making, sources tell the Journal of Commerce.

Despite tentative wage deal, USMX and ILA have bumpy road ahead on other key issues

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Strong demand on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trade lanes through a volatile third quarter has left the Chinese carrier on course for another highly profitable year.</p></div>

Strong demand on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trade lanes through a volatile third quarter has left the Chinese carrier on course for another highly profitable year.

Peak season surge drives up Cosco’s estimated nine-month earnings

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers on the trans-Atlantic will find space in short supply by the end of October with bottlenecks on both ends of the trade lane reducing capacity.</p></div>

Shippers on the trans-Atlantic will find space in short supply by the end of October with bottlenecks on both ends of the trade lane reducing capacity.

US port strike, Europe congestion heralds trans-Atlantic capacity crunch

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ports on the US East and Gulf coasts say they have spare capacity and expect minor disruptions as they process more than 60 ships backlogged by a three-day strike</p></div>

Ports on the US East and Gulf coasts say they have spare capacity and expect minor disruptions as they process more than 60 ships backlogged by a three-day strike

US East, Gulf coast ports confident of smooth post-strike reopening

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Refrigerated container shippers using US East and Gulf coast ports are tapping some non-unionized terminals, but they fear produce stuck on ships and in ports will spoil, and equipment will become scarcer if the strike lasts longer than a week.</p></div>

Refrigerated container shippers using US East and Gulf coast ports are tapping some non-unionized terminals, but they fear produce stuck on ships and in ports will spoil, and equipment will become scarcer if the strike lasts longer than a week.

ILA strike leaves US reefer importers few options, more risks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Several groups are calling on the White House to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to stop the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike that began on Tuesday at midnight.</p></div>

Several groups are calling on the White House to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to stop the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike that began on Tuesday at midnight.

House Republicans, shippers up pressure on Biden to stop US port strike

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container lines are contracting directly with perishables shippers, undercutting volume brokers, but the specialized reefer fleet is hanging on to niche markets as a handful of ports pivot toward dockside cold storage.  </p></div>

Container lines are contracting directly with perishables shippers, undercutting volume brokers, but the specialized reefer fleet is hanging on to niche markets as a handful of ports pivot toward dockside cold storage.

Breakbulk reefer segment hanging on in shrinking market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The White House may finally be looking to take a firmer hand in stalled talks between the ILA and maritime employers with an expected strike just days away.</p></div>

The White House may finally be looking to take a firmer hand in stalled talks between the ILA and maritime employers with an expected strike just days away.

USMX chief meets with Biden administration officials as port strike deadline looms

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Figuring out why growth in intermodal volumes between Mexico and the US is significantly lagging that of trucking demand will be crucial to unlocking one of intermodal’s biggest growth opportunities, writes <i>Journal of Commerce</i> analyst Larry Gross.</p></div>

Figuring out why growth in intermodal volumes between Mexico and the US is significantly lagging that of trucking demand will be crucial to unlocking one of intermodal’s biggest growth opportunities, writes Journal of Commerce analyst Larry Gross.

Intermodal underperforming in booming Mexico-US market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While shippers and intermodal providers agree that rail cargo theft is a problem, there is no consensus about the right solution.</p></div>

While shippers and intermodal providers agree that rail cargo theft is a problem, there is no consensus about the right solution.

Rail industry split on how to best combat cargo theft

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Intermodal providers believe shippers of time-sensitive cargo can rely on rail, but some potential customers need to see more evidence of consistent service, executives told the <i>Journal of Commerce</i> Inland Distribution Conference 2024 (Inland24).</p></div>

Intermodal providers believe shippers of time-sensitive cargo can rely on rail, but some potential customers need to see more evidence of consistent service, executives told the Journal of Commerce Inland Distribution Conference 2024 (Inland24).

Intermodal rail must improve reliability to capture just-in-time freight: execs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Although ongoing softness in the US freight economy is tempering forecasts for higher truck pricing, both truckload and less-than-truckload carriers expect pricing gains next year.</p></div>

Although ongoing softness in the US freight economy is tempering forecasts for higher truck pricing, both truckload and less-than-truckload carriers expect pricing gains next year.

US truckload carriers expect first rate hike in two years in 2025

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shipping executives say domestic intermodal rates are set for a rise as trucking pricing expands, but they’re not expecting significant increases.</p></div>

Shipping executives say domestic intermodal rates are set for a rise as trucking pricing expands, but they’re not expecting significant increases.

Domestic intermodal rate pressure building on stronger truck pricing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Anand Raghavendran, chief technology officer at KlearNow.AI, talks about AI’s developing role in transportation and what’s next for AI application.</p></div>

Anand Raghavendran, chief technology officer at KlearNow.AI, talks about AI’s developing role in transportation and what’s next for AI application.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent in various industries, including the logistics sector. Anand Raghavendran, chief technology officer at KlearNow.AI, talks about AI’s developing role in transportation and what’s next for AI application.</p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by KlearNow.AI</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6351168930112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent in various industries, including the logistics sector. Anand Raghavendran, chief technology officer at KlearNow.AI, talks about AI’s developing role in transportation and what’s next for AI application. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by KlearNow.AI

Keeping pace with evolving AI

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, discusses why he believes 2024 will be the year of rail, the status of the port’s zero-emission by 2030 goal and the reason he’s anticipating an uptick in containerized cargo.</p></div>

Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, discusses why he believes 2024 will be the year of rail, the status of the port’s zero-emission by 2030 goal and the reason he’s anticipating an uptick in containerized cargo.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>As the leading container gateway in the US, the Port of Long Beach relies on velocity, speed and efficiency to stay ahead of the curve. Mario Cordero, the port’s CEO, discusses why he believes 2024 will be the year of rail, the status of the port’s zero-emission by 2030 goal and the reason he’s anticipating an uptick in containerized cargo.</p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach</b></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6359574382112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

As the leading container gateway in the US, the Port of Long Beach relies on velocity, speed and efficiency to stay ahead of the curve. Mario Cordero, the port’s CEO, discusses why he believes 2024 will be the year of rail, the status of the port’s zero-emission by 2030 goal and the reason he’s anticipating an uptick in containerized cargo. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach

Resiliency drives optimism

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta, talks about how shippers should consider when negotiating contracts with suppliers and how the company is improving their chances at success.</p></div>

Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta, talks about how shippers should consider when negotiating contracts with suppliers and how the company is improving their chances at success.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>Uncertainty in the industry has prompted supply chain stakeholders to rethink their approach to cargo movement. Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta, talks about how shippers should consider when negotiating contracts with suppliers and how the company is improving their chances at success.</p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Xeneta</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6358979612112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Uncertainty in the industry has prompted supply chain stakeholders to rethink their approach to cargo movement. Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta, talks about how shippers should consider when negotiating contracts with suppliers and how the company is improving their chances at success. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Xeneta

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sponsored: Is email slowing us down? Erik Long, account executive with Front, discusses innovative solutions for handling email volume and strategies for helping logistics companies prioritize emails and capture more revenue. </p></div>

Sponsored: Is email slowing us down? Erik Long, account executive with Front, discusses innovative solutions for handling email volume and strategies for helping logistics companies prioritize emails and capture more revenue.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p><b>Sponsored:</b> Is email slowing us down? Erik Long, account executive with Front, discusses innovative solutions for handling email volume and strategies for helping logistics companies prioritize emails and capture more revenue.</p><p><i>JOC LogTech 2019, Las Vegas, Nevada</i></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="oPbg8eFBwg0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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