Name: The next era of technology in logistics
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The pandemic roiled the industry with significant capacity constraints and fluctuating demand, creating an environment in which logistics providers craved visibility and control in their operations. At TPM23, Michael Lautenbach, global head of order management systems at DHL Global Forwarding, spoke about the significance of good data, ETA accuracy, and what’s next in technology for the supply chain. TPM23, Long Beach, California Sponsored by DHL Global Forwarding

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The volume of high-tech goods from Asia to North America increased 70% year over year while US imports of e-commerce declined, according to aviation consultancy Aevean.</p></div>

The volume of high-tech goods from Asia to North America increased 70% year over year while US imports of e-commerce declined, according to aviation consultancy Aevean.

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Trans-Pacific air cargo sees huge US demand for data center components

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Demand is projected to expand between 3.5% and 5% a year over the next decade, outstripping the supply of air cargo capacity that is forecast to grow by just 1% a year.</p></div>

Demand is projected to expand between 3.5% and 5% a year over the next decade, outstripping the supply of air cargo capacity that is forecast to grow by just 1% a year.

Global air freight capacity shortages to put brakes on demand growth

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With the EU about to follow the US in scrapping duty-free imports of low-value goods, the expanding regulatory clampdown is a turning point in how huge volumes of e-commerce exports from China are monitored.</p></div>

With the EU about to follow the US in scrapping duty-free imports of low-value goods, the expanding regulatory clampdown is a turning point in how huge volumes of e-commerce exports from China are monitored.

Era of 'low data, low accountability’ over for air cargo e-commerce: Tiaca

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With demand on the corridor continuing to outstrip available capacity constrained by the Middle East war, any resumption of hostilities would keep upward pressure on rates. </p></div>

With demand on the corridor continuing to outstrip available capacity constrained by the Middle East war, any resumption of hostilities would keep upward pressure on rates.

Asia-Europe air cargo rates remain elevated as Gulf tensions escalate

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Global cargo capacity has largely recovered to pre-shock levels, while international routes have yet to be seriously affected by jet fuel shortages, according to Xeneta.</p></div>

Global cargo capacity has largely recovered to pre-shock levels, while international routes have yet to be seriously affected by jet fuel shortages, according to Xeneta.

Air freight supply-demand factors adjust to war-disrupted market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p> The Dubai-based company said it wants to secure a long-term lease at the Gulf Coast port to build a new box terminal, thanks to the port’s newly deepened ship channel. </p></div>

 The Dubai-based company said it wants to secure a long-term lease at the Gulf Coast port to build a new box terminal, thanks to the port’s newly deepened ship channel.

DP World begins talks with Corpus Christi for container terminal project

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Space availability on the trade lane has tightened as a result of MSC withdrawing its Indus Express service, while other competing networks reported schedule disruptions in the form of six blank sailings.</p></div>

Space availability on the trade lane has tightened as a result of MSC withdrawing its Indus Express service, while other competing networks reported schedule disruptions in the form of six blank sailings.

India-USEC ocean rates jump to 20-month high amid capacity pressures

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>After inking annual service contracts that were slightly lower than the prior year, importers are now facing the double-barrel reality of rising bunker fuel costs and soaring peak season surcharges.</p></div>

After inking annual service contracts that were slightly lower than the prior year, importers are now facing the double-barrel reality of rising bunker fuel costs and soaring peak season surcharges.

Many US retailers bracing for likely doubling of all-in service contract rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Statements made by the combatants are unclear and did not offer enough information around key aspects of Hormuz transits, such as timings and safe routes, industry stakeholders say.</p></div>

Statements made by the combatants are unclear and did not offer enough information around key aspects of Hormuz transits, such as timings and safe routes, industry stakeholders say.

Shipping wants clarity on US-Iran deal before Hormuz transits can resume

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US Army Corps of Engineers has recommended deepening the Mississippi port’s main channel to a depth that would allow it to accommodate post-Panamax vessels, up from the feeder container ships it now handles.</p></div>

The US Army Corps of Engineers has recommended deepening the Mississippi port’s main channel to a depth that would allow it to accommodate post-Panamax vessels, up from the feeder container ships it now handles.

Gulfport looks to future of bigger ships with dredge project approval

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Technology developers are emphasizing the need for greater visibility into networks of loads and trucks and greater trust in shipper-carrier partnerships. </p></div>

Technology developers are emphasizing the need for greater visibility into networks of loads and trucks and greater trust in shipper-carrier partnerships.

Truck tech suppliers connect capacity, relationship management

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the war-driven boost in intermodal demand is not breaking the rail network, it is exposing a weak link at the end of the trip where drayage fleets cut during the freight downturn are now struggling to find enough drivers to handle the cargo.</p></div>

While the war-driven boost in intermodal demand is not breaking the rail network, it is exposing a weak link at the end of the trip where drayage fleets cut during the freight downturn are now struggling to find enough drivers to handle the cargo.

Intermodal supply chain exposes recent weak link: drayage

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>It’s been five years since Union Pacific instituted a surcharge this early in the year, a sign that the railroad expects shippers to continue to shift freight off the highway amid higher trucking and fuel costs.</p></div>

It’s been five years since Union Pacific instituted a surcharge this early in the year, a sign that the railroad expects shippers to continue to shift freight off the highway amid higher trucking and fuel costs.

UP imposes peak season surcharge on low-volume shippers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Amazon’s “asset-backed” less-than-truckload service is based on company-owned equipment and technology, its freight director says. </p></div>

Amazon’s “asset-backed” less-than-truckload service is based on company-owned equipment and technology, its freight director says.

Amazon Freight says new LTL offering is not a ‘brokerage’

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As asset-based intermodal marketing companies reject lower-priced freight, shippers are pushed deeper into routing guides and end up paying more well before the next round of contracts take effect. </p></div>

As asset-based intermodal marketing companies reject lower-priced freight, shippers are pushed deeper into routing guides and end up paying more well before the next round of contracts take effect.

Intermodal prices rising for shippers even before 2027 contract talks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ben Silas, chief commercial officer at EFM Global, joins TPM Today to discuss the impact of changing global rules around the carnet system and temporary imports.</p></div>

Ben Silas, chief commercial officer at EFM Global, joins TPM Today to discuss the impact of changing global rules around the carnet system and temporary imports.

TPM TODAY | Will Your Cargo Survive the June 1 Carnet Shift?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>James Houghtalin, executive vice president at Cosco Shipping Lines North America, discusses the company’s focus on efficiency, flexibility, and offering diverse service options to meet customer needs while promoting sustainability through emission reductions, expanding electric truck fleets and ensuring workplace safety through training.</p></div>

James Houghtalin, executive vice president at Cosco Shipping Lines North America, discusses the company’s focus on efficiency, flexibility, and offering diverse service options to meet customer needs while promoting sustainability through emission reductions, expanding electric truck fleets and ensuring workplace safety through training.

Resilient, efficient, eco-friendly service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Paul Brashier, vice president, global supply chain at ITS Logistics, explains why the industry must remain vigilant in combating theft and fraud, how ITS’ US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index evolved from an internal resource into a key market barometer, and why training people to use AI effectively is essential for making informed decisions.</p></div>

Paul Brashier, vice president, global supply chain at ITS Logistics, explains why the industry must remain vigilant in combating theft and fraud, how ITS’ US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index evolved from an internal resource into a key market barometer, and why training people to use AI effectively is essential for making informed decisions.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The pandemic roiled the industry with significant capacity constraints and fluctuating demand, creating an environment in which logistics providers craved visibility and control in their operations. </p></div>

The pandemic roiled the industry with significant capacity constraints and fluctuating demand, creating an environment in which logistics providers craved visibility and control in their operations.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The pandemic roiled the industry with significant capacity constraints and fluctuating demand, creating an environment in which logistics providers craved visibility and control in their operations. At TPM23, Michael Lautenbach, global head of order management systems at DHL Global Forwarding, spoke about the significance of good data, ETA accuracy, and what’s next in technology for the supply chain. </p><p><i>TPM23, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by DHL Global Forwarding</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6324531779112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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