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Description: Port Tampa Bay CEO Paul Anderson on the maritime trade industry's recent labor contract problems and the need for more influence on Capital Hill. Interviewed at TPM 2015, Anderson spoke about the benefits of ports forming alliances, as seen in the Gulf and U.S. Northwest.

Port Tampa Bay CEO Paul Anderson on the maritime trade industry's recent labor contract problems and the need for more influence on Capital Hill. Interviewed at TPM 2015, Anderson spoke about the benefits of ports forming alliances, as seen in the Gulf and U.S. Northwest.

<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.

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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>Rising e-commerce volume out of Vietnam is being piled on top of sustained and heavy demand for high-tech shipments, with space on freighters in short supply.</p></div>

Rising e-commerce volume out of Vietnam is being piled on top of sustained and heavy demand for high-tech shipments, with space on freighters in short supply.

Black Friday demand tightens trans-Pacific air cargo capacity, elevates rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Group CEO Tobias Meyer said DHL’s freight division was affected by a weak global economy as well as a peak season in ocean freight that “failed to materialize.”</p></div>

Group CEO Tobias Meyer said DHL’s freight division was affected by a weak global economy as well as a peak season in ocean freight that “failed to materialize.”

DHL Global Forwarding sees Q3 revenue drop on lower ocean rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move by the Chinese-Polish operator will help meet growing demand for wind and energy storage systems cargoes.</p></div>

The move by the Chinese-Polish operator will help meet growing demand for wind and energy storage systems cargoes.

Chipolbrok scales up heavy-lift multipurpose fleet with new ship orders

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With inflation increasing, consumer confidence declining and unemployment on the rise, US imports from Asia are not expected to see the typical pre-Lunar New Year surge in January and February.</p></div>

With inflation increasing, consumer confidence declining and unemployment on the rise, US imports from Asia are not expected to see the typical pre-Lunar New Year surge in January and February.

Soft volumes to keep West Coast ports congestion-free in early 2026

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Power generation cargoes gave the heavy-lift sector a welcome boost in 2025, and it’s a cargo stream that will not dry up anytime soon.</p></div>

Power generation cargoes gave the heavy-lift sector a welcome boost in 2025, and it’s a cargo stream that will not dry up anytime soon.

Energy-related transport, metals and mining to lift project cargo sector in 2026

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Few blank sailings have been announced for January, and none this week, as shippers in Asia get their cargo on the water ahead of China’s Lunar New Year factory shutdown.</p></div>

Few blank sailings have been announced for January, and none this week, as shippers in Asia get their cargo on the water ahead of China’s Lunar New Year factory shutdown.

Asia-Europe ocean carriers add capacity as trade enters peak shipping period

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deals for nine feeder container ships and four multipurpose and heavy-lift ships total about $490 million, according to Cosco and shipbrokers.</p></div>

The deals for nine feeder container ships and four multipurpose and heavy-lift ships total about $490 million, according to Cosco and shipbrokers.

Cosco awards initial newbuilding deals as part of $7 billion fleet expansion

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the new delay — on products reliant on wood imports — provides a respite for importers of the affected goods, it prolongs for another year a period of uncertainty over how tariffs might impact the cost of what they sell.</p></div>

While the new delay — on products reliant on wood imports — provides a respite for importers of the affected goods, it prolongs for another year a period of uncertainty over how tariffs might impact the cost of what they sell.

Latest tariff delay by Trump echoes postponement from November

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Developers expect vacancy rates to drop as shippers that had been paralyzed by US tariff uncertainty set more long-term plans in motion.</p></div>

Developers expect vacancy rates to drop as shippers that had been paralyzed by US tariff uncertainty set more long-term plans in motion.

Warehousing vacancies hit new peak, but larger facilities still needed

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The change, effective Jan. 2, allows importers to digitally designate customs brokers to receive bills, checks and liquidation notices on behalf of clients. </p></div>

The change, effective Jan. 2, allows importers to digitally designate customs brokers to receive bills, checks and liquidation notices on behalf of clients.

CBP to let importers tie ‘notify parties’ to key portal communications

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Current anti-trust protections “have enabled foreign-owned shipping lines to exert disproportionate control over pricing and service levels” in Australia’s maritime industry, the head of a leading shipper group in the country says. </p></div>

Current anti-trust protections “have enabled foreign-owned shipping lines to exert disproportionate control over pricing and service levels” in Australia’s maritime industry, the head of a leading shipper group in the country says.

Australian shippers call for end to ocean carrier anti-trust immunity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US’ de minimis program, which ended in May, allowed importers one shipment per day valued at $800 or less to clear customs duty-free and with minimal data elements. </p></div>

The US’ de minimis program, which ended in May, allowed importers one shipment per day valued at $800 or less to clear customs duty-free and with minimal data elements.

Revenue from low-value shipment duties crosses $1 billion mark: CBP

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Intermodal marketing companies have long been at a disadvantage because rail-owned containers lacked the real-time tracking and tracing capabilities that are standard among private fleets.</p></div>

Intermodal marketing companies have long been at a disadvantage because rail-owned containers lacked the real-time tracking and tracing capabilities that are standard among private fleets.

North American rail container fleet fully outfitted with GPS devices

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While Union Pacific plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to make a combined railroad run smoothly, there are locations where service could degrade should the merger be approved by federal regulators. </p></div>

While Union Pacific plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to make a combined railroad run smoothly, there are locations where service could degrade should the merger be approved by federal regulators.

UP-NS deal could benefit some shippers, while others face longer transits

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With demand conditions unlikely to improve in the short term, LTL carriers are putting more of their capacity, old and new, into reserve. </p></div>

With demand conditions unlikely to improve in the short term, LTL carriers are putting more of their capacity, old and new, into reserve.

US LTL providers carefully managing capacity in changing market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Those factors will lift volumes, but true organic expansion depends on a recovery in the truckload market. </p></div>

Those factors will lift volumes, but true organic expansion depends on a recovery in the truckload market.

Domestic intermodal to benefit from new lanes, faster service in 2026

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Whatever capacity might exit the market in 2026, most analysts believe a strong resurgence in freight volumes is needed to enable a true rebound in truckload rates. </p></div>

Whatever capacity might exit the market in 2026, most analysts believe a strong resurgence in freight volumes is needed to enable a true rebound in truckload rates.

Persistent supply-demand imbalance to keep US truckload rates in check

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Pierre Garreau, CEO of Searoutes, joins TPM Today to address where carbon measurement still matters in international shipping.</p></div>

Pierre Garreau, CEO of Searoutes, joins TPM Today to address where carbon measurement still matters in international shipping.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Decarbonization isn’t going away — but is it losing momentum?</p><p>Pierre Garreau, PhD, CEO of Searoutes, is on TPM Today with host Eric Johnson to break down the state of carbon measurement in international shipping and what shippers need to pay attention to right now.</p><p>•  Are shippers quietly de-prioritizing their decarbonization goals?</p><p>•  What the IMO’s postponement of carbon taxes really means for global climate targets.</p><p>•. How carriers are choosing their fuel of the future — and why those decisions matter more than ever for their customers.</p><p>This episode was streamed live on December 5, 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="bNweOCfoB8c"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Decarbonization isn’t going away — but is it losing momentum? Pierre Garreau, PhD, CEO of Searoutes, is on TPM Today with host Eric Johnson to break down the state of carbon measurement in international shipping and what shippers need to pay attention to right now. • Are shippers quietly de-prioritizing their decarbonization goals? • What the IMO’s postponement of carbon taxes really means for global climate targets. •. How carriers are choosing their fuel of the future — and why those decisions matter more than ever for their customers. This episode was streamed live on December 5, 2025 on TPM Today .

TPM TODAY | Future Fuel or False Start? Inside Shipping’s Big Bet

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tirschwell and Szakonyi discuss 2026 overcapacity outlook. Container lines have multiple tools to mitigate, and external forces may blunt functional capacity.</p></div>

Tirschwell and Szakonyi discuss 2026 overcapacity outlook. Container lines have multiple tools to mitigate, and external forces may blunt functional capacity.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Container lines have multiple tools, including idling and scrapping ships, to mitigate mounting overcapacity; external forces, such as port congestion, may also blunt functional capacity amid a wave of new ship deliveries in 2026. Analysis by Journal of Commerce by S&amp;P Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi and Vice President Peter Tirschwell .</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6385953457112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Container lines have multiple tools, including idling and scrapping ships, to mitigate mounting overcapacity; external forces, such as port congestion, may also blunt functional capacity amid a wave of new ship deliveries in 2026. Analysis by Journal of Commerce by S&P Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi and Vice President Peter Tirschwell .

Major container tonnage overcapacity in 2026 not foregone conclusion

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sr. Editor Eric Johnson spotlights AI challenge facing logistics sector. Despite increasing adoption, most still in early-stage development. </p></div>

Sr. Editor Eric Johnson spotlights AI challenge facing logistics sector. Despite increasing adoption, most still in early-stage development.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The logistics sector is increasingly adopting AI technologies to enhance efficiency and capacity, prompting significant industry attention. However, Journal of Commerce reporting has found that most of the industry is in early-stage development, determining what it should mean for their individual businesses. </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6385801806112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The logistics sector is increasingly adopting AI technologies to enhance efficiency and capacity, prompting significant industry attention. However, Journal of Commerce reporting has found that most of the industry is in early-stage development, determining what it should mean for their individual businesses.

AI transforming logistics industry dynamics

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Port Tampa Bay CEO Paul Anderson on the maritime trade industry's recent labor contract issues on the West Coast and the need for more influence on Capital Hill. </p></div>

Port Tampa Bay CEO Paul Anderson on the maritime trade industry's recent labor contract issues on the West Coast and the need for more influence on Capital Hill.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Port Tampa Bay CEO Paul Anderson on the maritime trade industry's recent labor contract problems and the need for more influence on Capital Hill. Interviewed at TPM 2015, Anderson spoke about the benefits of ports forming alliances, as seen in the Gulf and U.S. Northwest. </p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="XNrARR_snZg"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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