Name: TPM 2013 Sponsored Video: ABF Freight System, Inc.
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Description: Carlos Martinez-Tomatis, Division Vice President Global Supply Chain Services for TPM Silver Sponsor ABF, discusses the company’s expansion into new markets and additional offerings, its distinctive services, and its plans for growth in 2013. He also discusses expectations for 2013 in the trans-Pacific trade.

Carlos Martinez-Tomatis, Division Vice President Global Supply Chain Services for TPM Silver Sponsor ABF, discusses the company’s expansion into new markets and additional offerings, its distinctive services, and its plans for growth in 2013. He also discusses expectations for 2013 in the trans-Pacific trade.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Volume on the Asia-North America trade lane has recovered rapidly from the summer slowdown, with demand growth shrugging off soaring fuel prices and elevated rates. </p></div>

Volume on the Asia-North America trade lane has recovered rapidly from the summer slowdown, with demand growth shrugging off soaring fuel prices and elevated rates.

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AI air cargo boom sets up strong peak season on the trans-Pacific

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But whether the market’s mid-year resilience will carry through to the end-of-year peak season remains unclear with rates beginning to ease.  </p></div>

But whether the market’s mid-year resilience will carry through to the end-of-year peak season remains unclear with rates beginning to ease.

Asian exports lift air freight demand as summer slowdown fails to bite

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>New rules on low-value European imports are already changing market behavior, but the full impact on volume has yet to be measured just one month after the elimination of the de minimis exemption.</p></div>

New rules on low-value European imports are already changing market behavior, but the full impact on volume has yet to be measured just one month after the elimination of the de minimis exemption.

Air cargo rates, volume slump after EU duty-free tax reform

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the AI equipment boom competes with e-commerce for air freight capacity out of Asia, the fast-growing tech shipments offer better yields and more opportunities for logistics providers. </p></div>

While the AI equipment boom competes with e-commerce for air freight capacity out of Asia, the fast-growing tech shipments offer better yields and more opportunities for logistics providers.

Data center demand offers forwarders value-added services beyond air freight

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The momentum generated by air and ocean demand during the quarter is expected to continue through the second half of the year, the company's CEO said.</p></div>

The momentum generated by air and ocean demand during the quarter is expected to continue through the second half of the year, the company's CEO said.

DHL delivers solid Q2 result on booming Express sector

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ocean carriers are increasingly using Indian west coast terminals to relay Middle East-bound cargo originating in the US, Europe and Africa, thus extending the regional shift beyond Asia-Persian Gulf trades.  </p></div>

Ocean carriers are increasingly using Indian west coast terminals to relay Middle East-bound cargo originating in the US, Europe and Africa, thus extending the regional shift beyond Asia-Persian Gulf trades.

India eyes regional hub role as Middle East transshipment demand broadens

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The agency says the ocean carrier will be subject to fines of up to $25,000 a day if it has determined that the late payment to an Oregon-based shipper is “willful and knowing.”  </p></div>

The agency says the ocean carrier will be subject to fines of up to $25,000 a day if it has determined that the late payment to an Oregon-based shipper is “willful and knowing.”

FMC questions Cosco on late payment of reparations to ag shipper

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While fleet supply is growing, vessel specialization, low demolition activity, port congestion, and ongoing disruptions to traditional trade lanes are all limiting the amount of capacity effectively available to project cargo and breakbulk shippers. </p></div>

While fleet supply is growing, vessel specialization, low demolition activity, port congestion, and ongoing disruptions to traditional trade lanes are all limiting the amount of capacity effectively available to project cargo and breakbulk shippers.

Breakbulk fleet growth to accelerate, but capacity remains constrained

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The initial phase of the port’s strategy focuses on limiting storm damage at the Dundalk Marine Terminal, Baltimore’s primary ro/ro facility, attendees at the American Association of Port Authorities conference were told. </p></div>

The initial phase of the port’s strategy focuses on limiting storm damage at the Dundalk Marine Terminal, Baltimore’s primary ro/ro facility, attendees at the American Association of Port Authorities conference were told.

Ro/ro terminal upgrades central to Baltimore’s weather resiliency plan

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The nationwide decrease in truck drivers is colliding with strong import demand tied to the Texas infrastructure boom and healthy resin exports. </p></div>

The nationwide decrease in truck drivers is colliding with strong import demand tied to the Texas infrastructure boom and healthy resin exports.

Houston drayage rates rising faster than other US port markets

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While New Jersey state officials say the worker classification law is not a major change, the port drayage industry is concerned about higher costs and the potential exit of drivers.</p></div>

While New Jersey state officials say the worker classification law is not a major change, the port drayage industry is concerned about higher costs and the potential exit of drivers.

NY-NJ port truckers on edge as new labor law goes into effect

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deal nearly triples CEVA’s North American contract logistics capacity and strengthens its integrated logistics services in the US and Canada.</p></div>

The deal nearly triples CEVA’s North American contract logistics capacity and strengthens its integrated logistics services in the US and Canada.

CMA CGM closes $1.4 billion FedEx Supply Chain acquisition

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The refrigerated ocean carrier next month will start two ocean services connecting South America to the US and Europe, and an intermodal rail link from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast designed for exports to Central America.  </p></div>

The refrigerated ocean carrier next month will start two ocean services connecting South America to the US and Europe, and an intermodal rail link from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast designed for exports to Central America.

Great White launches new reefer services, expands fleet

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Port stakeholders, particularly truckers, fear the Nov. 1 closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge for a major redecking project could exacerbate dwell times that are already hovering near 18-month highs. </p></div>

Port stakeholders, particularly truckers, fear the Nov. 1 closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge for a major redecking project could exacerbate dwell times that are already hovering near 18-month highs.

Closure of Los Angeles harbor bridge looms amid elevated container dwells

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>For railroads and their intermodal partners, the question is what happens to truck-to-rail conversion when the largest truck broker gets larger and better at pricing truck capacity, writes Paul Tonsager.</p></div>

For railroads and their intermodal partners, the question is what happens to truck-to-rail conversion when the largest truck broker gets larger and better at pricing truck capacity, writes Paul Tonsager.

Robinson-RXO deal raises the bar for truck-to-rail conversion: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deal — the largest in logistics so far this year — expands C.H. Robinson’s expedited and last-mile network and builds density across its North American logistics platform.</p></div>

The deal — the largest in logistics so far this year — expands C.H. Robinson’s expedited and last-mile network and builds density across its North American logistics platform.

C.H. Robinson acquires logistics provider RXO for $5.8 billion

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Union Pacific is banking on creating new truckload conversion opportunities through a transcontinental network, while J.B. Hunt and Swift see the deepest pool of convertible freight in shorter hauls.</p></div>

Union Pacific is banking on creating new truckload conversion opportunities through a transcontinental network, while J.B. Hunt and Swift see the deepest pool of convertible freight in shorter hauls.

Providers map out long-term plans for intermodal conversions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The broader question confronting shippers after a prolonged freight downturn in which contract rates fell even as carrier operating costs increased is what those relationships are worth when the market turns. </p></div>

The broader question confronting shippers after a prolonged freight downturn in which contract rates fell even as carrier operating costs increased is what those relationships are worth when the market turns.

‘Shipper of choice’ takes on new meaning as truck capacity tightens

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Brendan Dugan, deputy executive director at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses how data center construction is supporting structural steel imports, why lumber and plywood cargo has softened, and how investments in rail, indoor storage and electric cargo-handling equipment are positioning Camden for steadier year-round growth.</p></div>

Brendan Dugan, deputy executive director at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses how data center construction is supporting structural steel imports, why lumber and plywood cargo has softened, and how investments in rail, indoor storage and electric cargo-handling equipment are positioning Camden for steadier year-round growth.

Building momentum amid uncertainty

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing at Trans American Trucking &amp; Warehouse, discusses his involvement in the Congressional Trucking Caucus, how tech will help to prevent bridge accidents, achieving unified operations across states, and his thoughts on chameleon carriers.</p></div>

Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing at Trans American Trucking & Warehouse, discusses his involvement in the Congressional Trucking Caucus, how tech will help to prevent bridge accidents, achieving unified operations across states, and his thoughts on chameleon carriers.

Making safety a priority

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Kristi App, chief commercial officer at the Port of New Orleans, talks about plans for the old terminals when LIT opens and redevelopment opportunities, as well as the recent joint venture between the port, Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited.</p></div>

Kristi App, chief commercial officer at the Port of New Orleans, talks about plans for the old terminals when LIT opens and redevelopment opportunities, as well as the recent joint venture between the port, Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited.

Reinvention and redevelopment

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Carlos Martinez-Tomatis, Division Vice President Global Supply Chain Services for TPM Silver Sponsor ABF, discusses the company’s expansion into new markets and additional offerings, its distinctive services, and its plans for growth in 2013. He also discusses expectations for 2013 in the trans-Pacific trade.</p></div>

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Carlos Martinez-Tomatis, Division Vice President Global Supply Chain Services for TPM Silver Sponsor ABF, discusses the company’s expansion into new markets and additional offerings, its distinctive services, and its plans for growth in 2013. He also discusses expectations for 2013 in the trans-Pacific trade.</p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="lamzsub11TA"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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