Name: TPM 2015 Sponsor: Memphis Chamber, Ernest Strickland
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Description: In October 2015, the JOC Inland Distribution Conference will take place in Memphis. Ernest Strickland, Memphis Chamber’s Vice President of International and Business Partnerships, discusses the city’s access and connectivity — unbeatable road, river rail and runway — and why the area is drawing the commercial/office sector as well as logistics and warehouse distribution operations.

In October 2015, the JOC Inland Distribution Conference will take place in Memphis. Ernest Strickland, Memphis Chamber’s Vice President of International and Business Partnerships, discusses the city’s access and connectivity — unbeatable road, river rail and runway — and why the area is drawing the commercial/office sector as well as logistics and warehouse distribution operations.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Aug. 29 global removal of duty-free access for low-value US imports comes ahead of the end-of-year peak season for air freight. </p></div>

The Aug. 29 global removal of duty-free access for low-value US imports comes ahead of the end-of-year peak season for air freight.

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Elimination of US ‘de minimis’ rule hits SMEs hardest

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Air cargo capacity deployed on Vietnam-US routes nearly doubled in August on a year- over-year basis.  </p></div>

Air cargo capacity deployed on Vietnam-US routes nearly doubled in August on a year- over-year basis.

Vietnam air cargo exports jump on weaker China demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With no clear definition of what duty and data processes are required by CBP after the Aug. 29 end to all de minimis exemptions, most import shipments via post to the US have been suspended until further notice.</p></div>

With no clear definition of what duty and data processes are required by CBP after the Aug. 29 end to all de minimis exemptions, most import shipments via post to the US have been suspended until further notice.

Postal groups cite customs compliance issues in US shipment suspensions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Following a July volume surge as US importers built inventory ahead of the sweeping US tariff rollout on Aug. 7, freighter airlines must now right-size capacity to match new demand levels. </p></div>

Following a July volume surge as US importers built inventory ahead of the sweeping US tariff rollout on Aug. 7, freighter airlines must now right-size capacity to match new demand levels.

Air cargo carriers face capacity challenge as tariff frontloading ends

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The German integrator was able to offset tariff-driven volatility in the second quarter through cost-cutting measures but is facing “more of the same” in Q3, according to its CFO. </p></div>

The German integrator was able to offset tariff-driven volatility in the second quarter through cost-cutting measures but is facing “more of the same” in Q3, according to its CFO.

DHL posts solid half-year profit despite Q2 drag on express, ocean volumes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Strong demand and the resulting tightening of intra-Asia vessel capacity is lifting intra-Asia rates, a sharp contrast to falling spot pricing on both the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades. </p></div>

Strong demand and the resulting tightening of intra-Asia vessel capacity is lifting intra-Asia rates, a sharp contrast to falling spot pricing on both the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades.

Surging Southeast Asia volumes strain intra-Asia capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Delivery of the fuel will begin immediately and build on a strategic collaboration Hapag-Lloyd established with Shell in 2023 to accelerate the decarbonization of its fleet.</p></div>

Delivery of the fuel will begin immediately and build on a strategic collaboration Hapag-Lloyd established with Shell in 2023 to accelerate the decarbonization of its fleet.

Hapag-Lloyd locks in LNG supply with Shell fuel deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Experts from the Working Group on US Nuclear Dominance recommend a federal review of critical supply chain components and bottlenecks as they relate to nuclear project cargo transport. </p></div>

Experts from the Working Group on US Nuclear Dominance recommend a federal review of critical supply chain components and bottlenecks as they relate to nuclear project cargo transport.

‘Committed’ federal supply chain support key to US nuclear build-out: report

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The suspension of the TP9/WC6 service from Xiamen and Busan is the latest effort by carriers to stem declining container spot rates and adjusting capacity to softening demand.</p></div>

The suspension of the TP9/WC6 service from Xiamen and Busan is the latest effort by carriers to stem declining container spot rates and adjusting capacity to softening demand.

Gemini suspends seasonal trans-Pacific service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier said that network adjustments that began in April will allow it to eliminate the impact of new US port fees for ships built in China on its shipper customers while maintaining US port coverage.</p></div>

The carrier said that network adjustments that began in April will allow it to eliminate the impact of new US port fees for ships built in China on its shipper customers while maintaining US port coverage.

CMA CGM reroutes China-built ships to avoid US port fees

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The World Shipping Council’s fight to have the FMC revise a key aspect of OSRA-22 hinges on how far the agency’s regulatory power extends into freight rates.  </p></div>

The World Shipping Council’s fight to have the FMC revise a key aspect of OSRA-22 hinges on how far the agency’s regulatory power extends into freight rates.

DC court hears challenge to FMC rulemaking on refusal to deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Augment and Happy Robot are the most recent examples of investors betting that artificial intelligence agents will transform the operations of logistics providers.</p></div>

Augment and Happy Robot are the most recent examples of investors betting that artificial intelligence agents will transform the operations of logistics providers.

Startups land collective $129 million in latest AI push into logistics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Artificial intelligence will accelerate the new reality that ocean carriers make no secret of the fact that they are profit-making entities, writes Peter Tirschwell. </p></div>

Artificial intelligence will accelerate the new reality that ocean carriers make no secret of the fact that they are profit-making entities, writes Peter Tirschwell.

Disruptive force of AI will help usher in new era of container shipping

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Consequences for nations supporting the emissions-cutting measures were spelled out by the US State Department this week, which threatened to impose tariffs, port duties and even visa refusals.</p></div>

Consequences for nations supporting the emissions-cutting measures were spelled out by the US State Department this week, which threatened to impose tariffs, port duties and even visa refusals.

US steps up attempts to derail IMO’s ‘net-zero’ ambitions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An acceleration of growth in US less-than-truckload rates reflected still-tight capacity, while seasonal truckload pricing gains failed to boost rates above 2024 levels.</p></div>

An acceleration of growth in US less-than-truckload rates reflected still-tight capacity, while seasonal truckload pricing gains failed to boost rates above 2024 levels.

LTL, truckload pricing rising despite soft demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Completing the Howard Street Tunnel and Blue Ridge Subdivision projects will allow CSX to restore service — and better compete with trucking — on two major north-south corridors in the eastern US.</p></div>

Completing the Howard Street Tunnel and Blue Ridge Subdivision projects will allow CSX to restore service — and better compete with trucking — on two major north-south corridors in the eastern US.

CSX to reopen two East Coast intermodal lanes in early October

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Lean inventory management and low sales ratios could lead to stockouts in early 2026, Armada Corporate Intelligence warns, depending on the strength of consumer demand. </p></div>

Lean inventory management and low sales ratios could lead to stockouts in early 2026, Armada Corporate Intelligence warns, depending on the strength of consumer demand.

No recession, but a restocking ‘reset’ seen possible for US trucking

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The two Class I railroads will collaborate on a service to replace the trucking leg for goods moving from CN’s Memphis terminal to the Music City.</p></div>

The two Class I railroads will collaborate on a service to replace the trucking leg for goods moving from CN’s Memphis terminal to the Music City.

CN-CSX joint service to connect west Canada and Nashville

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US trucking market is stable, and it’s likely to stay that way until demand increases truck utilization significantly, FTR said at its 2025 transportation conference. </p></div>

The US trucking market is stable, and it’s likely to stay that way until demand increases truck utilization significantly, FTR said at its 2025 transportation conference.

‘Excess’ truck capacity to linger through 2027: FTR

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Evan Shelley, CEO of Truck Parking Club, talks about why giving drivers access to reliable parking matters to shippers, brokers and the entire freight ecosystem.</p></div>

Evan Shelley, CEO of Truck Parking Club, talks about why giving drivers access to reliable parking matters to shippers, brokers and the entire freight ecosystem.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>"On this episode, host Eric Johnson talks with Truck Parking Club CEO Evan K Shelley about why giving drivers access to reliable parking matters to shippers, brokers, and the entire freight ecosystem.</p><p>• Why drivers have historically struggled with parking access and costs</p><p>• How creating access to parking can unlock hidden truckload capacity</p><p>• What the data shows about the complications of truck parking</p><p>Learn how tackling one overlooked challenge could unlock efficiency, capacity, and reliability across freight.”</p><p>This episode was streamed live on August 22, 2025 on <a href="This episode was streamed live on Month XX, 2025 on TPM Today">TPM Today</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="dUQO8Wa05mI"></dynamic-object></div></div>

"On this episode, host Eric Johnson talks with Truck Parking Club CEO Evan K Shelley about why giving drivers access to reliable parking matters to shippers, brokers, and the entire freight ecosystem. • Why drivers have historically struggled with parking access and costs • How creating access to parking can unlock hidden truckload capacity • What the data shows about the complications of truck parking Learn how tackling one overlooked challenge could unlock efficiency, capacity, and reliability across freight.” This episode was streamed live on August 22, 2025 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | The Invisible Bottleneck Limiting Truckload Capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>project44 CEO Jett McCandless joins TPM Today to discuss the evolution of the visibility category and how AI is changing both the products the logistics industry consumes and how software vendors build. </p></div>

project44 CEO Jett McCandless joins TPM Today to discuss the evolution of the visibility category and how AI is changing both the products the logistics industry consumes and how software vendors build.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson talked with project44 CEO Jett McCandless about how AI is reshaping visibility—and what it means for shippers, engineers, and the future of supply chains.</p><p>• Understand project44’s value to shippers</p><p>• Why visibility is key to inventory management</p><p>• How project44 uses AI to drive better outcomes</p><p>Gain insights into the evolving role of data, software, and AI in global freight.</p><p>This episode was streamed live on August 8, 2025 on <a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/">TPM Today</a></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="gQMzceL9yvA"></dynamic-object></div></div>

On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson talked with project44 CEO Jett McCandless about how AI is reshaping visibility—and what it means for shippers, engineers, and the future of supply chains. • Understand project44’s value to shippers • Why visibility is key to inventory management • How project44 uses AI to drive better outcomes Gain insights into the evolving role of data, software, and AI in global freight. This episode was streamed live on August 8, 2025 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | Can AI Redefine Logistics Tech and Its Development?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Danielle Chaffin joins TPM Today to discuss her deep dive into the data behind English language proficiency among drivers, what freight brokers and carriers need from the technology world. and why Revenova is focused on a CRM-focused TMS.</p></div>

Danielle Chaffin joins TPM Today to discuss her deep dive into the data behind English language proficiency among drivers, what freight brokers and carriers need from the technology world. and why Revenova is focused on a CRM-focused TMS.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson sat down with Danielle Chaffin, industry expert and VP at Revenova, to unpack the data and technology trends shaping truckload operations.</p><p>• What new data reveals about English language proficiency among drivers</p><p>• How freight brokers are navigating a noisy tech landscape</p><p>• Why Revenova believes TMS and CRM should be inseparable</p><p>Get expert insight into the evolving tech needs of brokers, carriers, and the platforms connecting them.</p><p>This video was streamed live on 7/25/25 on <a href="">TPM Today</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="EdORr0eO8Ds"></dynamic-object></div></div>

In this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson sat down with Danielle Chaffin, industry expert and VP at Revenova, to unpack the data and technology trends shaping truckload operations. • What new data reveals about English language proficiency among drivers • How freight brokers are navigating a noisy tech landscape • Why Revenova believes TMS and CRM should be inseparable Get expert insight into the evolving tech needs of brokers, carriers, and the platforms connecting them. This video was streamed live on 7/25/25 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | Will Language Rules Trigger a Trucking Talent Gap?

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>In October 2015, the JOC Inland Distribution Conference will take place in Memphis. Ernest Strickland, Memphis Chamber’s Vice President of International and Business Partnerships, discusses the city’s access and connectivity — unbeatable road, river rail and runway — and why the area is drawing the commercial/office sector as well as logistics and warehouse distribution operations.</p></div>

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In October 2015, the JOC Inland Distribution Conference will take place in Memphis. Ernest Strickland, Memphis Chamber’s Vice President of International and Business Partnerships, discusses the city’s access and connectivity — unbeatable road, river rail and runway — and why the area is drawing the commercial/office sector as well as logistics and warehouse distribution operations. </p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="NX7iRkOe6NI"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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