Name: Tackling logistics’ complexities
Uploaded: May 22, 2023, 1:46 PM EDT
Description: In a post-pandemic world, challenges that were once rare occurrences — vessel delays, amended bookings, split bookings and the like — are now common issues in need of solutions. Chad Jones, solution engineer at BuyCo, talks about managing the industry’s complexities and his thoughts on decarbonization. TPM23, Long Beach, California Sponsored by BuyCo

In a post-pandemic world, challenges that were once rare occurrences — vessel delays, amended bookings, split bookings and the like — are now common issues in need of solutions. Chad Jones, solution engineer at BuyCo, talks about managing the industry’s complexities and his thoughts on decarbonization. TPM23, Long Beach, California Sponsored by BuyCo

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Even another round of US tariffs and ongoing geopolitical concerns would be unlikely to blunt the growth, with airlines able to rapidly adjust capacity to support shifting trade flows, delegates at a global air cargo forum were told.</p></div>

Even another round of US tariffs and ongoing geopolitical concerns would be unlikely to blunt the growth, with airlines able to rapidly adjust capacity to support shifting trade flows, delegates at a global air cargo forum were told.

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Air freight growth remains solid as verticals support non-stop momentum

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But the forwarding and logistics company said its ocean freight business dropped amid low demand and high vessel capacity. </p></div>

But the forwarding and logistics company said its ocean freight business dropped amid low demand and high vessel capacity.

Expeditors’ Q3 earnings beat forecast on air freight, customs gains

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>International lanes that don’t touch the US are growing package volumes faster as higher US tariffs disrupt established patterns, UPS said in its latest earnings report. </p></div>

International lanes that don’t touch the US are growing package volumes faster as higher US tariffs disrupt established patterns, UPS said in its latest earnings report.

UPS volumes grow overseas in Q3 as China-to-US shipments drop 27%

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Markets such as high tech and perishables are showing strong growth and, combined with shifting trade patterns in Asia, will help offset the lack of a traditional air peak season this quarter, forwarders say. </p></div>

Markets such as high tech and perishables are showing strong growth and, combined with shifting trade patterns in Asia, will help offset the lack of a traditional air peak season this quarter, forwarders say.

Trans-Pacific air cargo to be driven by ‘vertical’ markets: forwarders

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tender season is a time when shippers traditionally look to switch forwarders, so signing them to new contracts will be the real test of the DSV-DB Schenker integration, DSV CFO Michael Ebbe says.</p></div>

Tender season is a time when shippers traditionally look to switch forwarders, so signing them to new contracts will be the real test of the DSV-DB Schenker integration, DSV CFO Michael Ebbe says.

Rival Kuehne + Nagel circles DSV customers as ocean tender season nears

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With a combined fleet of around 80 ships, the new structure unites SAL’s services under one integrated brand specializing in heavy-lift, ultra heavy-lift, multipurpose, offshore, semi liner shipping and bulk transport.</p></div>

With a combined fleet of around 80 ships, the new structure unites SAL’s services under one integrated brand specializing in heavy-lift, ultra heavy-lift, multipurpose, offshore, semi liner shipping and bulk transport.

SAL Heavy Lift, Intermarine combine under a single brand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An $800 general rate increase implemented over the weekend for West Coast business was already starting to deteriorate by Tuesday after some early — and fleeting — staying power generated by the US-China trade deal.</p></div>

An $800 general rate increase implemented over the weekend for West Coast business was already starting to deteriorate by Tuesday after some early — and fleeting — staying power generated by the US-China trade deal.

Soft demand in eastbound trans-Pacific overwhelms carriers’ GRI attempt

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>“Significant uncertainties” due to US tariffs and a capacity oversupply amid ongoing new vessel deliveries prompted the Singapore-based carrier to sharply reset performance expectations for the balance of its fiscal year. </p></div>

“Significant uncertainties” due to US tariffs and a capacity oversupply amid ongoing new vessel deliveries prompted the Singapore-based carrier to sharply reset performance expectations for the balance of its fiscal year.

ONE halves full-year net profit forecast on projected H2 loss

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The fresh price increases vary between terminal operators and by export and import cargo, with most ranging between 5% and 15%, although running as high as 47% in one case. </p></div>

The fresh price increases vary between terminal operators and by export and import cargo, with most ranging between 5% and 15%, although running as high as 47% in one case.

Australian shipper groups call for legal curbs on terminal operator fee hikes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Trade software vendor Altana released a tool this month designed to help US Customs and Border Protection match its ability to screen import goods at a level on par with new US regulations. </p></div>

Trade software vendor Altana released a tool this month designed to help US Customs and Border Protection match its ability to screen import goods at a level on par with new US regulations.

Increased supply chain scrutiny at odds with customs enforcement capability

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Beijing is expected to soon announce the start date of its own 12-month pause on reciprocal port fees on US ships, a deal that was agreed to last week as part of a broad trade framework hammered out by the two superpowers.</p></div>

Beijing is expected to soon announce the start date of its own 12-month pause on reciprocal port fees on US ships, a deal that was agreed to last week as part of a broad trade framework hammered out by the two superpowers.

Year-long pause on US port fees targeting China vessels to start Nov. 10

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An immediate bump in cargo is likely in the wake of this week’s deal between Washington and Beijing, but it’s too early for US retailers who are tied to China to make supply chain decisions for 2026 spring and summer imports. </p></div>

An immediate bump in cargo is likely in the wake of this week’s deal between Washington and Beijing, but it’s too early for US retailers who are tied to China to make supply chain decisions for 2026 spring and summer imports.

Trade deal could boost short-term China imports, but uncertainty lingers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But there was no indication when the pause would take effect or what would happen to the port fees already paid by ship operators in the two weeks since the US and China imposed the reciprocal levies on Oct. 14.</p></div>

But there was no indication when the pause would take effect or what would happen to the port fees already paid by ship operators in the two weeks since the US and China imposed the reciprocal levies on Oct. 14.

US, China suspend reciprocal port fees as part of wider trade deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While intermodal savings remain above 20%, according to the latest Intermodal Savings Index, there is not enough pressure yet in the trucking market to drive up rates across the US on intermodal rail.</p></div>

While intermodal savings remain above 20%, according to the latest Intermodal Savings Index, there is not enough pressure yet in the trucking market to drive up rates across the US on intermodal rail.

Intermodal savings rose in Q3, but might not yield high rates in ‘26

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The railroads will make a harder play to capture Dallas-to-East Coast freight after track upgrades come online along the Gulf Coast early next year. </p></div>

The railroads will make a harder play to capture Dallas-to-East Coast freight after track upgrades come online along the Gulf Coast early next year.

CPKC-CSX target 2026 as big year for Mexico-Texas-East Coast trade

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>ODFL, XPO and Saia reported annualized declines in third-quarter shipments but are positioning themselves for a stronger freight market in 2026. </p></div>

ODFL, XPO and Saia reported annualized declines in third-quarter shipments but are positioning themselves for a stronger freight market in 2026.

Top LTL carriers maintain profit while planning paths to freight recovery

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Recent tensions involved CPKC’s opposition to the UP-NS merger, but the battle has morphed into a larger disagreement about poor service on a 300-mile stretch of track in Louisiana and Mississippi known as the Meridian Speedway. </p></div>

Recent tensions involved CPKC’s opposition to the UP-NS merger, but the battle has morphed into a larger disagreement about poor service on a 300-mile stretch of track in Louisiana and Mississippi known as the Meridian Speedway.

CPKC slams UP, NS on Meridian congestion, merger plans

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The largest US intermodal provider’s relationships with competing eastern railroads Norfolk Southern and CSX are shifting and will continue evolving through 2026 as the proposed merger between NS and UP winds its way through the regulatory process. </p></div>

The largest US intermodal provider’s relationships with competing eastern railroads Norfolk Southern and CSX are shifting and will continue evolving through 2026 as the proposed merger between NS and UP winds its way through the regulatory process.

J.B. Hunt’s East Coast strategy is shifting as rail alliances realign

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sushanth Raman, CEO of Pallet, joins TPM Today to continue the conversation around AI in logistics, focusing on how workflow efficiency for logistics professionals will change in the years ahead.</p></div>

Sushanth Raman, CEO of Pallet, joins TPM Today to continue the conversation around AI in logistics, focusing on how workflow efficiency for logistics professionals will change in the years ahead.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>"If your logistics day feels like constant chaos—chasing issues, reacting to delays, juggling systems—AI may finally be the game-changer we’ve been waiting for.</p><p>But this isn’t just about automation. It’s about smarter workflows, faster decisions, and eliminating firefighting for good.</p><p>Eric Johnson talks with Sushanth Raman, CEO of Pallet, to unpack:</p><p>• How AI will transform day-to-day logistics work</p><p>• Real examples of AI-powered workflow efficiency</p><p>• Which roles will evolve—and what skills will matter most</p><p>• How to prepare your team BEFORE the AI wave hits</p><p>This episode was streamed live on October 24, 2025 on <a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/">TPM Today</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="eOs6ETIOmm4"></dynamic-object></div></div>

"If your logistics day feels like constant chaos—chasing issues, reacting to delays, juggling systems—AI may finally be the game-changer we’ve been waiting for. But this isn’t just about automation. It’s about smarter workflows, faster decisions, and eliminating firefighting for good. Eric Johnson talks with Sushanth Raman, CEO of Pallet, to unpack: • How AI will transform day-to-day logistics work • Real examples of AI-powered workflow efficiency • Which roles will evolve—and what skills will matter most • How to prepare your team BEFORE the AI wave hits This episode was streamed live on October 24, 2025 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | No More Firefighting: AI to the (Logistics) Rescue!

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Holly Pierce from Otis Elevator Co. highlights the uncertainty and optimism in logistics, emphasizing disaster recovery plans and peer-to-peer conversations at the Inland conference, while advising attendees to monitor consumer trends and spending for effective planning.</p></div>

Holly Pierce from Otis Elevator Co. highlights the uncertainty and optimism in logistics, emphasizing disaster recovery plans and peer-to-peer conversations at the Inland conference, while advising attendees to monitor consumer trends and spending for effective planning.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Holly Pierce, Otis Elevator Co., highlights the current environment of uncertainty and optimism in the logistics industry, emphasizing the importance of creating disaster recovery plans and engaging in meaningful peer-to-peer conversations at the Inland conference. Holly advises attendees to keep a close watch on consumer trends and spending, as these factors significantly influence the supply chain, and stresses the need for proactive planning to navigate the ongoing volatility in the market.</p><p><i>Inland25, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6382796663112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Holly Pierce, Otis Elevator Co., highlights the current environment of uncertainty and optimism in the logistics industry, emphasizing the importance of creating disaster recovery plans and engaging in meaningful peer-to-peer conversations at the Inland conference. Holly advises attendees to keep a close watch on consumer trends and spending, as these factors significantly influence the supply chain, and stresses the need for proactive planning to navigate the ongoing volatility in the market. Inland25, Chicago, Illinois

Highlighting uncertainty and optimism in the logistics industry | Live at Inland

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Christian Schwarz, PayCargo’s executive vice president of sales, talks about how the company’s platform is integrating key stakeholders, continuing to make its ecosystem more relevant and the technological innovations he’s most excited about. </p></div>

Christian Schwarz, PayCargo’s executive vice president of sales, talks about how the company’s platform is integrating key stakeholders, continuing to make its ecosystem more relevant and the technological innovations he’s most excited about.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>One of the biggest pain points impacting intermodal cargo movement today is a lack of interconnectedness and integration. PayCargo is aiming to change that. Christian Schwarz, PayCargo’s executive vice president of sales, talks about how the company’s platform is integrating key stakeholders, continuing to make its ecosystem more relevant and the technological innovations he’s most excited about. </p><p><i>Inland25, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by PayCargo</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6384199507112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

One of the biggest pain points impacting intermodal cargo movement today is a lack of interconnectedness and integration. PayCargo is aiming to change that. Christian Schwarz, PayCargo’s executive vice president of sales, talks about how the company’s platform is integrating key stakeholders, continuing to make its ecosystem more relevant and the technological innovations he’s most excited about. Inland25, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by PayCargo

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Chad Jones, solution engineer at BuyCo, talks about managing the industry’s complexities and his thoughts on decarbonization.</p></div>

Chad Jones, solution engineer at BuyCo, talks about managing the industry’s complexities and his thoughts on decarbonization.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In a post-pandemic world, challenges that were once rare occurrences — vessel delays, amended bookings, split bookings and the like — are now common issues in need of solutions. Chad Jones, solution engineer at BuyCo, talks about managing the industry’s complexities and his thoughts on decarbonization.</p><p><i>TPM23, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by BuyCo</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6328032058112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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