Name: Tackling drayage pain points
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Drayage can be a major pain point for importers and exporters whose containers end up in a distribution center black hole once they clear customers. Nimesh Modi, CEO of Book Your Cargo, discusses how his company is improving visibility with a digital drayage platform, the country’s truck driver shortage, and the potential wide-reaching impact of AB5, the California law requiring stronger language for designating workers as independent contractors. TPM23, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Book Your Cargo

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday stated that President Donald Trump’s tariffs exceed his authority. </p></div>

The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday stated that President Donald Trump’s tariffs exceed his authority.

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Federal court ruling blocking tariffs resets shipping outlook

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Demand for goods traditionally shipped by air has been weakened by global economic issues, high inflation in destination markets and geopolitical issues that have impacted trade flows. </p></div>

Demand for goods traditionally shipped by air has been weakened by global economic issues, high inflation in destination markets and geopolitical issues that have impacted trade flows.

General air cargo in decline as China-US e-commerce boom slows

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Luxembourg-based carrier is the latest airline to sign a supply agreement for sustainable aviation fuel, but it comes as the industry makes slow progress toward decarbonization. </p></div>

The Luxembourg-based carrier is the latest airline to sign a supply agreement for sustainable aviation fuel, but it comes as the industry makes slow progress toward decarbonization.

Cargolux inks three-year green fuel deal to handle Microsoft cargo

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The trans-Pacific air cargo sector is trying to assess the demand implications of the preliminary trade deal between Washington and Beijing, which included a reduction in the tariff on parcels from China. </p></div>

The trans-Pacific air cargo sector is trying to assess the demand implications of the preliminary trade deal between Washington and Beijing, which included a reduction in the tariff on parcels from China.

Freighter exodus leaves trans-Pacific air cargo on edge after China-US trade deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The forwarder offered an unsettled outlook for the trans-Pacific in 2025 as shippers navigate the Trump administration’s 145% tariffs on goods made in China.  </p></div>

The forwarder offered an unsettled outlook for the trans-Pacific in 2025 as shippers navigate the Trump administration’s 145% tariffs on goods made in China.

US ocean freight from China fell ‘significantly’: Expeditors

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Within a span of roughly 24 hours, one court decision blocked the US tariffs and a separate ruling restored the tariffs through June 9, if not longer.  </p></div>

Within a span of roughly 24 hours, one court decision blocked the US tariffs and a separate ruling restored the tariffs through June 9, if not longer.

Appeals court temporarily restores US tariffs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The industry says consistency and communication are the key to minimizing disruption to port traffic during the project to repair the deck of the Vincent Thomas Bridge.</p></div>

The industry says consistency and communication are the key to minimizing disruption to port traffic during the project to repair the deck of the Vincent Thomas Bridge.

LA port stakeholders warming to plan to mitigate impact of bridge project

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sources have linked some of the US-India blankings to carriers shifting capacity to capitalize on surging volumes on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade following a temporary 90-day tariff truce between the US and China.</p></div>

Sources have linked some of the US-India blankings to carriers shifting capacity to capitalize on surging volumes on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade following a temporary 90-day tariff truce between the US and China.

Restrained capacity sparks India-US ocean rate momentum

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A portion of the money will be used for Project 11, which will ultimately allow an additional 1,400 vessels of all types to call the port each year by deepening portions of the channel to accommodate larger ships. </p></div>

A portion of the money will be used for Project 11, which will ultimately allow an additional 1,400 vessels of all types to call the port each year by deepening portions of the channel to accommodate larger ships. 

Port Houston secures $131 million in federal funds for ship channel work

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Pallet is building tools to automate functions such as data entry, email and web portal integrations across ordering, quoting and tracking in the logistics industry. </p></div>

Pallet is building tools to automate functions such as data entry, email and web portal integrations across ordering, quoting and tracking in the logistics industry.

New investment for AI platform signals ongoing surge for logistics venture funding

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The company’s deal for E2open shows it is betting it can thread the needle between keeping its customers happy while targeting the customers of those customers.</p></div>

The company’s deal for E2open shows it is betting it can thread the needle between keeping its customers happy while targeting the customers of those customers.

WiseTech makes $2 billion gamble on overturning complicated software history

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The widely used forwarding software platform has long been acquisitive, but its pending purchase of logistics and planning platform E2open represents a new foray into shipper-focused technology.</p></div>

The widely used forwarding software platform has long been acquisitive, but its pending purchase of logistics and planning platform E2open represents a new foray into shipper-focused technology.

WiseTech notches biggest acquisition with $2.1 billion deal for E2open

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Gov. Gavin Newsom says a Senate vote that appears to be the first step in killing California’s stringent emissions standards is “illegal” and will be challenged in court.</p></div>

Gov. Gavin Newsom says a Senate vote that appears to be the first step in killing California’s stringent emissions standards is “illegal” and will be challenged in court.

California rips US Senate move targeting state’s emissions rules

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Union Pacific Railroad struggled during the pandemic with wheeled facilities where containers are pre-mounted onto chassis before a driver arrives, but in 2021 and 2022 there were periods with no chassis to be found.</p></div>

Union Pacific Railroad struggled during the pandemic with wheeled facilities where containers are pre-mounted onto chassis before a driver arrives, but in 2021 and 2022 there were periods with no chassis to be found.

UP’s KC terminal will change approach on ocean cargo

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The largest asset-based truckload carriers are churning their way through a muddy market bottom extended by economic uncertainty, searching for signs of rising demand. </p></div>

The largest asset-based truckload carriers are churning their way through a muddy market bottom extended by economic uncertainty, searching for signs of rising demand.

Journal of Commerce Rankings: Top 25 US truckload carriers still stuck in low gear

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The GPS technology will provide real-time visibility into chassis location, mileage and high-impact events on the road that could require repairs.</p></div>

The GPS technology will provide real-time visibility into chassis location, mileage and high-impact events on the road that could require repairs.

DCLI-Blackberry deal will improve visibility for domestic chassis pools

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Julia Bedanova, chief operating officer at Million Dollar Baby, gives the shipper view of trade policy chaos, economic uncertainty, and how she views technology investments for her business</p></div>

Julia Bedanova, chief operating officer at Million Dollar Baby, gives the shipper view of trade policy chaos, economic uncertainty, and how she views technology investments for her business

<div class="phx-topic"><p>"Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, Journal of Commerce by S&amp;P Global talks with Julia Bedanova, COO of Million Dollar Baby Co. (Babyletto, Namesake, daVinci, Monogram, &amp; Nursery Works), about:</p><p>• Why shippers are questioning the value of software tools</p><p>• The shift from traditional supply chains to e-commerce</p><p>• How sourcing survives when tariffs change weekly</p><p><i>This episode was streamed live on May 29, 2025 on </i><a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/"><i>TPM Today</i></a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="E1v2bRGAt3A"></dynamic-object></div><p></p></div>

"Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global talks with Julia Bedanova, COO of Million Dollar Baby Co. (Babyletto, Namesake, daVinci, Monogram, & Nursery Works), about: • Why shippers are questioning the value of software tools • The shift from traditional supply chains to e-commerce • How sourcing survives when tariffs change weekly This episode was streamed live on May 29, 2025 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | Trade chaos, shifting tariffs, and tough choices on tech spending

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&amp;P Global, discusses the newest shipping alliance.</p></div>

Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global, discusses the newest shipping alliance.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The launch of the Gemini Alliance by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd aims to address shipper frustrations with low ocean reliability, achieving a commendable 90% reliability in its first quarter despite falling volumes. In contrast, other shipping companies like the Mediterranean Shipping Company are adopting different strategies, highlighting the industry's varied responses to the ongoing reliability challenges that impact inventory planning and costs.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372795731112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The launch of the Gemini Alliance by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd aims to address shipper frustrations with low ocean reliability, achieving a commendable 90% reliability in its first quarter despite falling volumes. In contrast, other shipping companies like the Mediterranean Shipping Company are adopting different strategies, highlighting the industry's varied responses to the ongoing reliability challenges that impact inventory planning and costs.

The Gemini Alliance's Strategic Response

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Janet Nodar and Susan Oatway discuss the theme of the 2025 Breakbulk and Project Cargo conference, "Disruption and Demand: All Day, Every Day," which reflects the current chaotic state of the industry.</p></div>

Janet Nodar and Susan Oatway discuss the theme of the 2025 Breakbulk and Project Cargo conference, "Disruption and Demand: All Day, Every Day," which reflects the current chaotic state of the industry.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Janet Nodar and Susan Oatway, conference co-chairs, discuss the theme of the 2025 Breakbulk and Project Cargo conference, "Disruption and Demand: All Day, Every Day," which reflects the current chaotic state of the industry. They highlight the ongoing volatility and the development of a new breakbulk index to assist shippers in forecasting market movements.</p><p><i>Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana</i></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372708699112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Janet Nodar and Susan Oatway, conference co-chairs, discuss the theme of the 2025 Breakbulk and Project Cargo conference, "Disruption and Demand: All Day, Every Day," which reflects the current chaotic state of the industry. They highlight the ongoing volatility and the development of a new breakbulk index to assist shippers in forecasting market movements. Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Drayage can be a major pain point for importers and exporters whose containers end up in a distribution center black hole once they clear customers.</p></div>

Drayage can be a major pain point for importers and exporters whose containers end up in a distribution center black hole once they clear customers.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Drayage can be a major pain point for importers and exporters whose containers end up in a distribution center black hole once they clear customers. Nimesh Modi, CEO of Book Your Cargo, discusses how his company is improving visibility with a digital drayage platform, the country’s truck driver shortage, and the potential wide-reaching impact of AB5, the California law requiring stronger language for designating workers as independent contractors.  </p><p><i>TPM23, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Book Your Cargo</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6324519575112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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