Name: Tony Hatch Discusses Intermodal Peak Season Forecast (Video)
Uploaded: Nov 17, 2011, 11:10 AM EST
Description: Anthony Hatch, transportation analyst with ABH Consulting, discusses his forecast for intermodal in the upcoming peak season and also gives his final comments after attending RailTrends 2011 in New York City.

Anthony Hatch, transportation analyst with ABH Consulting, discusses his forecast for intermodal in the upcoming peak season and also gives his final comments after attending RailTrends 2011 in New York City.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The challenge begins when a shipper decides that waiting for a delayed vessel is more expensive than paying a premium for air freight, industry leaders told the group’s conference in Miami. </p></div>

The challenge begins when a shipper decides that waiting for a delayed vessel is more expensive than paying a premium for air freight, industry leaders told the group’s conference in Miami.

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Maritime delays can drive costly, complex switch to air freight: Tiaca

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Despite the implementation of the updated Air Cargo Advance Screening requirements being pushed back to May 2027, compliance will be difficult, industry leaders told the Tiaca conference.</p></div>

Despite the implementation of the updated Air Cargo Advance Screening requirements being pushed back to May 2027, compliance will be difficult, industry leaders told the Tiaca conference.

Air cargo will struggle to meet revised CBP advance data timeline: Tiaca

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the rate of expansion has begun to flatten out, data center investment by big tech is expected to increase over 40% year over year to $1 trillion in 2027, noted the air cargo analyst. </p></div>

While the rate of expansion has begun to flatten out, data center investment by big tech is expected to increase over 40% year over year to $1 trillion in 2027, noted the air cargo analyst.

Slowing AI demand growth masks hyperscaler spending boom: Rotate

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>After years of capacity shocks, geopolitical conflict and shifting trade policies, a panel of shipper executives told a Tiaca conference they placed greater value on reliable logistics partners and less on securing the lowest possible freight rate.</p></div>

After years of capacity shocks, geopolitical conflict and shifting trade policies, a panel of shipper executives told a Tiaca conference they placed greater value on reliable logistics partners and less on securing the lowest possible freight rate.

Air cargo shippers prize proactive counsel over crisis-driven rate hikes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Demand by hyperscalers is driving the volume, particularly on the trans-Pacific, but general high-tech products and restocking ahead of November’s online shopping promotions are also filling freighters.</p></div>

Demand by hyperscalers is driving the volume, particularly on the trans-Pacific, but general high-tech products and restocking ahead of November’s online shopping promotions are also filling freighters.

Demand for AI infrastructure propels air cargo peak season

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With fresh export shipments in a state of flux amid widespread protests, carrier executives in Bangladesh reported limited container bookings and gate-ins for loading in the last few days. </p></div>

With fresh export shipments in a state of flux amid widespread protests, carrier executives in Bangladesh reported limited container bookings and gate-ins for loading in the last few days.

Bangladesh apparel factory disruptions threaten carrier volume targets 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>And CEO Vincent Clerc indicated the current high-rate environment bodes well for 2027 contract renewals, especially on the Asia-Europe trade.</p></div>

And CEO Vincent Clerc indicated the current high-rate environment bodes well for 2027 contract renewals, especially on the Asia-Europe trade.

Maersk raises earnings guidance for third time on freight rates, strong Q4 outlook

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>China's most important holiday begins on Feb. 6, 11 days earlier than this year, which will prompt exporters to lock in bookings sooner and push up rates, analysts and forwarders say.</p></div>

China's most important holiday begins on Feb. 6, 11 days earlier than this year, which will prompt exporters to lock in bookings sooner and push up rates, analysts and forwarders say.

Early Lunar New Year set to drive up December ocean demand on Asia-Europe

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The fresh extension came after the Pacific Maritime Association and ILWU Local 26 failed to reach a new deal after negotiating late into Wednesday evening. </p></div>

The fresh extension came after the Pacific Maritime Association and ILWU Local 26 failed to reach a new deal after negotiating late into Wednesday evening.

Strike deadline at LA-LB ports delayed again through midnight Friday

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move continues an ongoing reshuffle of services and partnerships among the major carriers serving the trade. </p></div>

The move continues an ongoing reshuffle of services and partnerships among the major carriers serving the trade.

Hapag-Lloyd to launch two Asia-Latin America services next year

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>That comes as questions could arise in the new Congress about the role of immigration policy in the widespread move on illegal trucking as enforcement sweeps continue.</p></div>

That comes as questions could arise in the new Congress about the role of immigration policy in the widespread move on illegal trucking as enforcement sweeps continue.

New data shows results of US' ongoing crackdown on illegal trucking

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Choice of carrier, vessel deployment, cargo utilization, route and regulatory exposure can materially change both the environmental result and the economics of a shipment, according to recent industry analysis.</p></div>

Choice of carrier, vessel deployment, cargo utilization, route and regulatory exposure can materially change both the environmental result and the economics of a shipment, according to recent industry analysis.

Shippers face cost execution test in push for lower emissions 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The event aims to foster a greater understanding of how charges for container usage and storage can best incentivize cargo flow, the US Federal Maritime Commission said.</p></div>

The event aims to foster a greater understanding of how charges for container usage and storage can best incentivize cargo flow, the US Federal Maritime Commission said.

FMC to host detention and demurrage ‘research symposium’

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Almost all of the groups that submitted comments to the US Trade Representative said fees targeting China’s maritime industry would hurt an array of US industries due to higher transportation costs and reduced export competitiveness.</p></div>

Almost all of the groups that submitted comments to the US Trade Representative said fees targeting China’s maritime industry would hurt an array of US industries due to higher transportation costs and reduced export competitiveness.

USTR urged to suspend Chinese ship fees until January or later

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The incentive program will run through fiscal 2039-40 and is meant to neutralize China’s inherent competitive advantages as a container production hub, industry sources say.</p></div>

The incentive program will run through fiscal 2039-40 and is meant to neutralize China’s inherent competitive advantages as a container production hub, industry sources say.

India launches $1 billion plan to boost domestic container manufacturing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The railroad is metering the movement of containers destined for inland hubs in order not to overwhelm the terminals with cargo; it could be another week before service returns to normal.</p></div>

The railroad is metering the movement of containers destined for inland hubs in order not to overwhelm the terminals with cargo; it could be another week before service returns to normal.

BNSF boosts New Mexico manpower to manage freight flow after flood

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The plan, revealed by TFI CEO Alain Bédard, is to build an asset-light less-than-truckload network using contractors while its unionized subsidiary TForce regroups under new management. </p></div>

The plan, revealed by TFI CEO Alain Bédard, is to build an asset-light less-than-truckload network using contractors while its unionized subsidiary TForce regroups under new management.

TFI looks to build non-union US LTL network beyond TForce Freight

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Intermodal marketing companies and railroads are using ongoing bid negotiations to raise rates in annual agreements for 2027. </p></div>

Intermodal marketing companies and railroads are using ongoing bid negotiations to raise rates in annual agreements for 2027.

Window for record intermodal savings closing as rate hikes loom

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The largest US less-than-truckload carrier said shipments decreased 1.4% year over year for the four months through September, but it expects to gain business in new verticals. </p></div>

The largest US less-than-truckload carrier said shipments decreased 1.4% year over year for the four months through September, but it expects to gain business in new verticals.

FedEx Freight shipments drop but fuel, rates boost revenue

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Cheng Cheng, head of operations at Augment, details which ROI metrics executives should be considering, focused first-use cases, and better incentivizing and retaining businesses’ employees through automation.</p></div>

Cheng Cheng, head of operations at Augment, details which ROI metrics executives should be considering, focused first-use cases, and better incentivizing and retaining businesses’ employees through automation.

Building trust in AI

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sam Tibbs, Trochi Data, explores the challenges of truckload pricing, from incomplete market data and skewed rate distributions to fuel volatility, carrier costs and strategies for improving efficiency.</p></div>

Sam Tibbs, Trochi Data, explores the challenges of truckload pricing, from incomplete market data and skewed rate distributions to fuel volatility, carrier costs and strategies for improving efficiency.

Pricing truckload freight in a volatile market | Live at Inland

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Andrew Lynch, group vice president, domestic intermodal, at Norfolk Southern, discusses the proposed merger with Union Pacific, expanding rail options from coast to coast, and working with BCOs to understand freight flows.</p></div>

Andrew Lynch, group vice president, domestic intermodal, at Norfolk Southern, discusses the proposed merger with Union Pacific, expanding rail options from coast to coast, and working with BCOs to understand freight flows.

Defining the future of intermodal

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Anthony Hatch, transportation analyst with ABH Consulting, discusses his forecast for intermodal in the upcoming peak season and also gives his final comments after attending RailTrends 2011 in New Yo</p></div>

Anthony Hatch, transportation analyst with ABH Consulting, discusses his forecast for intermodal in the upcoming peak season and also gives his final comments after attending RailTrends 2011 in New Yo

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