Name: TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Colombo International Container Terminals
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Description: Tissa Wickramasinghe, general manager of Colombo International Container Terminals' marketing and commercial department, explains the strategy behind investments to make Colombo a regional trans-shipment hub.

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Tissa Wickramasinghe, general manager of Colombo International Container Terminals' marketing and commercial department, explains the strategy behind investments to make Colombo a regional trans-shipment hub.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A drop in air freight charter rates has put the option of project cargoes moving by air back on the table.</p></div>

A drop in air freight charter rates has put the option of project cargoes moving by air back on the table.

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Fast-tracked project schedules boost heavy-lift air freight volumes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The growth in traffic on intra-Asian routes is a result of ongoing US demand for cloud infrastructure logistics related to the rapid development of AI technology.</p></div>

The growth in traffic on intra-Asian routes is a result of ongoing US demand for cloud infrastructure logistics related to the rapid development of AI technology.

Intra-Asia air freight capacity tightens on US high-tech demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Airlines will continue to adjust capacity to account for shifts in volume, but the volatility of US trade policy and continued demand growth fueled by the AI boom will make this more difficult.</p></div>

Airlines will continue to adjust capacity to account for shifts in volume, but the volatility of US trade policy and continued demand growth fueled by the AI boom will make this more difficult.

E-commerce, AI demand to keep ex-Asia air freight under pressure

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Data from consultants Trade and Transport Group shows the impact of regulatory changes as de minimis traffic fell significantly while regular air cargo increased.</p></div>

Data from consultants Trade and Transport Group shows the impact of regulatory changes as de minimis traffic fell significantly while regular air cargo increased.

Rising US air freight imports from Taiwan, Vietnam offset drop in China trade 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As economists question whether the US consumer is finally pulling back as tariff costs increasingly show in store prices, another major generator of freight  manufacturing orders is showing signs of sputtering.</p></div>

As economists question whether the US consumer is finally pulling back as tariff costs increasingly show in store prices, another major generator of freight manufacturing orders is showing signs of sputtering.

US freight industry enters 2026 with low growth expectations

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Expansion of two container terminals and construction of a new 200-acre facility to be called Pier 500 will help the port retain its position as the largest US gateway, Executive Director Gene Seroka said in his State of the Port address Thursday.</p></div>

Expansion of two container terminals and construction of a new 200-acre facility to be called Pier 500 will help the port retain its position as the largest US gateway, Executive Director Gene Seroka said in his State of the Port address Thursday.

Port of Los Angeles forging ahead with aggressive construction program 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The LNG market is cementing its position as the alternative fuel of choice for the container shipping industry with significant expansion in ship orders and global bunkering infrastructure, a SEA-LNG report has found.</p></div>

The LNG market is cementing its position as the alternative fuel of choice for the container shipping industry with significant expansion in ship orders and global bunkering infrastructure, a SEA-LNG report has found.

Clear direction set for LNG amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty: industry group 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The feeling that an arms race for bigger ships and a rush for alternative fuels has overtaken purely rational decision making is strong, writes Jeremy Masters.</p></div>

The feeling that an arms race for bigger ships and a rush for alternative fuels has overtaken purely rational decision making is strong, writes Jeremy Masters.

Could the ocean carrier order book be a matter of ‘irrational exuberance’?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier consortium released details of its new network showing a slight uptick in port calls primarily from Southeast Asia and small rotation changes on the US East Coast.</p></div>

The carrier consortium released details of its new network showing a slight uptick in port calls primarily from Southeast Asia and small rotation changes on the US East Coast.

Ocean Alliance adding Vietnam calls to North America for 2026

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deal will create a company with more than $5 billion in revenue across truckload brokerage, managed transportation services, and port-related offerings.</p></div>

The deal will create a company with more than $5 billion in revenue across truckload brokerage, managed transportation services, and port-related offerings.

Broker Echo buys ITS Logistics to build drayage, intermodal presence

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Data center construction in the US has more than doubled since 2023, helping to counterbalance slower construction of warehouses, notes Jason Miller.</p></div>

Data center construction in the US has more than doubled since 2023, helping to counterbalance slower construction of warehouses, notes Jason Miller.

‘Imperative’ that truckload carriers watch for any slowing in data center activity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tailwind Shipping, which emerged during the pandemic as a vessel operating arm of retailer Lidl, has enabled booking and shipment management tools within CargoWise, the widely used forwarding software platform.</p></div>

Tailwind Shipping, which emerged during the pandemic as a vessel operating arm of retailer Lidl, has enabled booking and shipment management tools within CargoWise, the widely used forwarding software platform.

Shipper-turned-carrier integrates with CargoWise to target forwarder business

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Technology analyst Gartner’s recent release of a report categorizing 4PL providers signals renewed interest in the concept, even as questions remain about which shippers it is best-suited for.</p></div>

Technology analyst Gartner’s recent release of a report categorizing 4PL providers signals renewed interest in the concept, even as questions remain about which shippers it is best-suited for.

4PL model reemerges as disruptive market dynamics buffet shippers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Martin’s headquarters near the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex is now integrated into SeaCube’s depot and transportation network, providing faster delivery to customers and improved regional coverage in the cold storage market.</p></div>

Martin’s headquarters near the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex is now integrated into SeaCube’s depot and transportation network, providing faster delivery to customers and improved regional coverage in the cold storage market.

SeaCube acquires Martin Container in move to boost West Coast cold storage

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tighter capacity amid the federal government’s crackdown on non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and English language proficiency among drivers will likely boost rates, the company says.</p></div>

Tighter capacity amid the federal government’s crackdown on non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and English language proficiency among drivers will likely boost rates, the company says.

Shippers will see rates climb as truckload capacity tightens: Knight Swift

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The regulator’s decision was unanimous, but Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern can fix what is deficient in the application and resubmit it at a later date.</p></div>

The regulator’s decision was unanimous, but Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern can fix what is deficient in the application and resubmit it at a later date.

STB rejects UP-NS merger application as ‘incomplete’

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But the US’ largest intermodal provider said during its fourth-quarter earnings call it is not forecasting a market inflection just yet, citing the “false starts” the industry has seen during the past 18 months.</p></div>

But the US’ largest intermodal provider said during its fourth-quarter earnings call it is not forecasting a market inflection just yet, citing the “false starts” the industry has seen during the past 18 months.

Truckload at a tipping point; intermodal still lagging: J.B. Hunt

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Peter Tirschwell explains how the cautious return of major container lines though the  Suez Canal will impact service and global capacity, and why some ocean carriers aren't yet rushing to return to Red Sea transits. </p></div>

Peter Tirschwell explains how the cautious return of major container lines though the Suez Canal will impact service and global capacity, and why some ocean carriers aren't yet rushing to return to Red Sea transits.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>Peter Tirschwell explains how the cautious return of major container lines though the  Suez Canal will impact service and global capacity, and why some ocean carriers aren't yet rushing to return to Red Sea transits. </p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6387993957112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Container shipping lurches toward Suez return

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ryan Joyce, CEO of GenLogs, joins TPM Today to discuss how brokers can find business, carriers and combat freight fraud at the same time.</p></div>

Ryan Joyce, CEO of GenLogs, joins TPM Today to discuss how brokers can find business, carriers and combat freight fraud at the same time.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Freight fraud is on the rise, but the solution isn't just about playing defense—it's about leveraging data to find better partners.</p><p>Eric Johnson sits down with Ryan Joyce, CEO of GenLogs. They break down how brokers can secure their loads and source new capacity simultaneously.</p><p>• The reality of modern freight theft. </p><p>• Why hardware data beats digital noise. </p><p>• Lessons from the Intelligence Community applied to logistics</p><p>This episode was streamed live December 19, 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="-px0iNVVPVA"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Freight fraud is on the rise, but the solution isn't just about playing defense—it's about leveraging data to find better partners. Eric Johnson sits down with Ryan Joyce, CEO of GenLogs. They break down how brokers can secure their loads and source new capacity simultaneously. • The reality of modern freight theft. • Why hardware data beats digital noise. • Lessons from the Intelligence Community applied to logistics This episode was streamed live December 19, 2025 on TPM Today.

TPM TODAY | Can You Fight Fraud and Grow Your Brokerage at the Same Time?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Dan Bailey, CEO of Nexcade, joins TPM Today to talk about how AI agents might change the nature of ocean freight pricing, quoting and procurement. </p></div>

Dan Bailey, CEO of Nexcade, joins TPM Today to talk about how AI agents might change the nature of ocean freight pricing, quoting and procurement.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Eric Johnson converses with Dan Bailey, CEO of Nexcade, on how AI agents might fundamentally change the nature of ocean freight pricing, quoting, and procurement. </p><p>• Whether logistics teams are currently spending too much time on manual pricing and procurement tasks. </p><p>•  Whether AI can truly reflect the subtle nuances of the market like a seasoned industry professional. </p><p>•  Whether the current market is sustainable and if all the emerging AI agent companies can coexist and succeed.</p><p>If you’re interested in freight technology, artificial intelligence, or the future of procurement strategies, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.</p><p>This episode was streamed live on December 12th, 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="LllIYMO-I0o"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Eric Johnson converses with Dan Bailey, CEO of Nexcade, on how AI agents might fundamentally change the nature of ocean freight pricing, quoting, and procurement. • Whether logistics teams are currently spending too much time on manual pricing and procurement tasks. • Whether AI can truly reflect the subtle nuances of the market like a seasoned industry professional. • Whether the current market is sustainable and if all the emerging AI agent companies can coexist and succeed. If you’re interested in freight technology, artificial intelligence, or the future of procurement strategies, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. This episode was streamed live on December 12th, 2025 on TPM Today.

TPM TODAY | The End of Manual Pricing? How AI Agents Are Rewriting Ocean Freight

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tissa Wickramasinghe, general manager of Colombo International Container Terminals' marketing and commercial department, explains the strategy behind investments to make Colombo a regional trans-shipment hub.</p></div>

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