Erik Yim, senior commercial director for China Merchants Holdings (International), on competition in South China, CMHI's home ports development, the impact of growing manufacturing in the Pearl River Delta region and the company's expansion strategies.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Deutsche Bahn’s supervisory board approved DSV’s $16 billion acquisition of rival forwarder DB Schenker despite opposition from union members on the board.</p></div>

Deutsche Bahn’s supervisory board approved DSV’s $16 billion acquisition of rival forwarder DB Schenker despite opposition from union members on the board.

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Government, board approvals clear way for DSV-DB Schenker merger

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The integration of two large companies in similar industries is “particularly challenging,” according to Tobias Meyer, who withdrew DHL’s interest in DB Schenker earlier this year.</p></div>

The integration of two large companies in similar industries is “particularly challenging,” according to Tobias Meyer, who withdrew DHL’s interest in DB Schenker earlier this year.

DB Schenker customers spooked by DSV takeover welcome at DHL: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While there are still regulatory hurdles to clear, a spokesperson for DSV told the <i>Journal of Commerce</i> the combined company “will continue under the DSV brand” going forward.</p></div>

While there are still regulatory hurdles to clear, a spokesperson for DSV told the Journal of Commerce the combined company “will continue under the DSV brand” going forward.

DSV takeover signals end to 150 years of DB Schenker brand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Eight straight months of double-digit volume growth and a massive increase in trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe e-commerce volumes, mostly shipped from China by air, has left air cargo capacity in short supply.</p></div>

Eight straight months of double-digit volume growth and a massive increase in trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe e-commerce volumes, mostly shipped from China by air, has left air cargo capacity in short supply.

Limited air freight capacity available for US port strike-driven cargo shift

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sustained demand for air cargo on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades and the promise of rising rates through the end-of-year peak are encouraging airlines to pull capacity from less-lucrative lanes.</p></div>

Sustained demand for air cargo on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades and the promise of rising rates through the end-of-year peak are encouraging airlines to pull capacity from less-lucrative lanes.

Lure of robust Asian peak season a magnet for air cargo capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move comes after two UK government officials sharply criticized the March 2022 mass layoffs at DP World subsidiary P&amp;O Ferries while launching new legislation to protect seafarer rights.</p></div>

The move comes after two UK government officials sharply criticized the March 2022 mass layoffs at DP World subsidiary P&O Ferries while launching new legislation to protect seafarer rights.

DP World postpones planned announcement of London Gateway expansion

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Carriers began pulling the charges shortly after the end of the strike was announced last week, while pressure to do so came even earlier from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.</p></div>

Carriers began pulling the charges shortly after the end of the strike was announced last week, while pressure to do so came even earlier from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

Strike surcharges disappear as spot rates for US West, East coasts near parity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Some have speculated that specific issues were raised that persuaded at least some of the carrier group CEOs to direct their representatives on the USMX to boost their offer of a pay increase.</p></div>

Some have speculated that specific issues were raised that persuaded at least some of the carrier group CEOs to direct their representatives on the USMX to boost their offer of a pay increase.

Behind-the-scenes White House arm twisting got ILA wage deal done

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Port officials say their facilities did not experience widespread flooding but are still being affected by power issues, adding that port tenants will make independent decisions on when to resume their operations.</p></div>

Port officials say their facilities did not experience widespread flooding but are still being affected by power issues, adding that port tenants will make independent decisions on when to resume their operations.

Port Tampa Bay effectively shut due to power outage in aftermath of Milton

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ocean carriers are trying to balance huge investment in their order books with a lack of certainty over the availability of green fuels and a slow-moving regulatory regime critical to supporting shipping’s net-zero transition.</p></div>

Ocean carriers are trying to balance huge investment in their order books with a lack of certainty over the availability of green fuels and a slow-moving regulatory regime critical to supporting shipping’s net-zero transition.

Lack of clarity over clean energy supply driving dual-fuel ship orders

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>If ports operated by ILA labor were for decades a dependable alternative to those reliant on the ILA’s perpetually disruptive West Coast counterpart, the ILWU, that assumption no longer holds true, writes Peter Tirschwell. </p></div>

If ports operated by ILA labor were for decades a dependable alternative to those reliant on the ILA’s perpetually disruptive West Coast counterpart, the ILWU, that assumption no longer holds true, writes Peter Tirschwell.

Brief ILA strike alters once-placid labor landscape on East, Gulf coasts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Last week’s three-day longshore strike on the East and Gulf coasts is not expected to disrupt transportation supply chains ahead of the traditional beginning of the holiday shopping season, the National Retail Federation said.</p></div>

Last week’s three-day longshore strike on the East and Gulf coasts is not expected to disrupt transportation supply chains ahead of the traditional beginning of the holiday shopping season, the National Retail Federation said.

US retailers expect modest import bump in October to close out peak season

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Market participants yearning for a market where adverse events never lead to major supply chain hiccups are essentially asking for a reality that has never existed, writes Lars Jensen.</p></div>

Market participants yearning for a market where adverse events never lead to major supply chain hiccups are essentially asking for a reality that has never existed, writes Lars Jensen.

Strike bullet dodged for now, but raises questions of market resilience: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Refrigerated container shippers using US East and Gulf coast ports are tapping some non-unionized terminals, but they fear produce stuck on ships and in ports will spoil, and equipment will become scarcer if the strike lasts longer than a week.</p></div>

Refrigerated container shippers using US East and Gulf coast ports are tapping some non-unionized terminals, but they fear produce stuck on ships and in ports will spoil, and equipment will become scarcer if the strike lasts longer than a week.

ILA strike leaves US reefer importers few options, more risks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Several groups are calling on the White House to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to stop the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike that began on Tuesday at midnight.</p></div>

Several groups are calling on the White House to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to stop the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike that began on Tuesday at midnight.

House Republicans, shippers up pressure on Biden to stop US port strike

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As damage from Helene and Milton is being tallied, logistics experts say the storms won’t do much to accelerate spot and contract truckload pricing in the long term. </p></div>

As damage from Helene and Milton is being tallied, logistics experts say the storms won’t do much to accelerate spot and contract truckload pricing in the long term.

Hurricanes not seen as truckload pricing catalyst despite relief demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The second-largest US intermodal provider believes a partnership with a large Mexican carrier will present an attractive option for cross-border shippers.</p></div>

The second-largest US intermodal provider believes a partnership with a large Mexican carrier will present an attractive option for cross-border shippers.

Hub Group boosts cross-border business in JV with Mexican dray carrier

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Following Hurricane Helene by less than two weeks, Milton will draw more truck capacity to the Southeast, upsetting market balance and pushing spot prices higher. </p></div>

Following Hurricane Helene by less than two weeks, Milton will draw more truck capacity to the Southeast, upsetting market balance and pushing spot prices higher.

Back-to-back hurricanes roil US truck spot market, pushing up rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Figuring out why growth in intermodal volumes between Mexico and the US is significantly lagging that of trucking demand will be crucial to unlocking one of intermodal’s biggest growth opportunities, writes <i>Journal of Commerce</i> analyst Larry Gross.</p></div>

Figuring out why growth in intermodal volumes between Mexico and the US is significantly lagging that of trucking demand will be crucial to unlocking one of intermodal’s biggest growth opportunities, writes Journal of Commerce analyst Larry Gross.

Intermodal underperforming in booming Mexico-US market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While shippers and intermodal providers agree that rail cargo theft is a problem, there is no consensus about the right solution.</p></div>

While shippers and intermodal providers agree that rail cargo theft is a problem, there is no consensus about the right solution.

Rail industry split on how to best combat cargo theft

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Anand Raghavendran, chief technology officer at KlearNow.AI, talks about AI’s developing role in transportation and what’s next for AI application.</p></div>

Anand Raghavendran, chief technology officer at KlearNow.AI, talks about AI’s developing role in transportation and what’s next for AI application.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent in various industries, including the logistics sector. Anand Raghavendran, chief technology officer at KlearNow.AI, talks about AI’s developing role in transportation and what’s next for AI application.</p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by KlearNow.AI</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6351168930112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent in various industries, including the logistics sector. Anand Raghavendran, chief technology officer at KlearNow.AI, talks about AI’s developing role in transportation and what’s next for AI application. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by KlearNow.AI

Keeping pace with evolving AI

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, discusses why he believes 2024 will be the year of rail, the status of the port’s zero-emission by 2030 goal and the reason he’s anticipating an uptick in containerized cargo.</p></div>

Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, discusses why he believes 2024 will be the year of rail, the status of the port’s zero-emission by 2030 goal and the reason he’s anticipating an uptick in containerized cargo.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>As the leading container gateway in the US, the Port of Long Beach relies on velocity, speed and efficiency to stay ahead of the curve. Mario Cordero, the port’s CEO, discusses why he believes 2024 will be the year of rail, the status of the port’s zero-emission by 2030 goal and the reason he’s anticipating an uptick in containerized cargo.</p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach</b></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6359574382112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

As the leading container gateway in the US, the Port of Long Beach relies on velocity, speed and efficiency to stay ahead of the curve. Mario Cordero, the port’s CEO, discusses why he believes 2024 will be the year of rail, the status of the port’s zero-emission by 2030 goal and the reason he’s anticipating an uptick in containerized cargo. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach

Resiliency drives optimism

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta, talks about how shippers should consider when negotiating contracts with suppliers and how the company is improving their chances at success.</p></div>

Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta, talks about how shippers should consider when negotiating contracts with suppliers and how the company is improving their chances at success.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>Uncertainty in the industry has prompted supply chain stakeholders to rethink their approach to cargo movement. Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta, talks about how shippers should consider when negotiating contracts with suppliers and how the company is improving their chances at success.</p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Xeneta</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6358979612112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Uncertainty in the industry has prompted supply chain stakeholders to rethink their approach to cargo movement. Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta, talks about how shippers should consider when negotiating contracts with suppliers and how the company is improving their chances at success. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Xeneta

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Erik Yim, senior commercial director for China Merchants Holdings (International), on competition in South China, CMHI's home ports development, the impact of growing manufacturing in the Pearl River Delta region and the company's expansion strategies.</p></div>

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