Name: TPM 2016: Port Miami prepares for expanded Panama Canal
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Description: Port Miami Director Juan Kuryla and JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett talk on the sidelines of the 16th TPM Conference about Port Miami’s efforts to prepare for the expanded Panama Canal. You can find all of our TPM 2016 coverage here .

Port Miami Director Juan Kuryla and JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett talk on the sidelines of the 16th TPM Conference about Port Miami’s efforts to prepare for the expanded Panama Canal. You can find all of our TPM 2016 coverage here .

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Prices have more than doubled since the war started, and with fuel comprising almost 30% of operating expenses, the Hong Kong-based carrier has been forced to reduce capacity.</p></div>

Prices have more than doubled since the war started, and with fuel comprising almost 30% of operating expenses, the Hong Kong-based carrier has been forced to reduce capacity.

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Cathay Pacific cuts flights as soaring jet fuel prices hit operating costs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the ceasefire marks the first diplomatic shift in the 40-day conflict, it is being regarded by transport operators as more of a controlled easing rather than an operational reset. </p></div>

While the ceasefire marks the first diplomatic shift in the 40-day conflict, it is being regarded by transport operators as more of a controlled easing rather than an operational reset.

US-Iran ceasefire unlikely to spur air freight return to Middle East: analysts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Global jet fuel prices have almost doubled since the Middle East war began on Feb. 28, piling additional expenses onto an operating component that before the conflict was already more than 30% of total costs.</p></div>

Global jet fuel prices have almost doubled since the Middle East war began on Feb. 28, piling additional expenses onto an operating component that before the conflict was already more than 30% of total costs.

Rising jet fuel costs challenging freighter viability as war enters second month

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An estimated 30% of Asia-Europe air cargo is routed via the Middle East, so the sudden closure of airspace in the Persian Gulf has left forwarders scrambling for capacity on freighters and passenger aircraft out of Asia. </p></div>

An estimated 30% of Asia-Europe air cargo is routed via the Middle East, so the sudden closure of airspace in the Persian Gulf has left forwarders scrambling for capacity on freighters and passenger aircraft out of Asia.

Demand for direct Asia-Europe air cargo fills rerouted Middle East flights

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An estimated 30% of Asia-Europe air cargo capacity is routed via the Middle East, and with options through the region severely constrained by the US-Iran war, a rush for Asia-Europe air cargo capacity is pushing up prices. </p></div>

An estimated 30% of Asia-Europe air cargo capacity is routed via the Middle East, and with options through the region severely constrained by the US-Iran war, a rush for Asia-Europe air cargo capacity is pushing up prices.

Asia-Europe air cargo space tightens as rates, fuel surcharges soar

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The varied strategies employed by ocean carriers to manage war-driven volatility in bunker fuel prices are delaying the completion of some 2026-27 service contract negotiations as the key May 1 date looms.</p></div>

The varied strategies employed by ocean carriers to manage war-driven volatility in bunker fuel prices are delaying the completion of some 2026-27 service contract negotiations as the key May 1 date looms.

Carriers’ handling of fuel surcharges agitates small, mid-size trans-Pac shippers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Forwarders are juggling a steady stream of distractions while balancing a workforce to meet ever-evolving hot-button topics, conference attendees were told.</p></div>

Forwarders are juggling a steady stream of distractions while balancing a workforce to meet ever-evolving hot-button topics, conference attendees were told.

Breakbulk26: Risk ‘buckets’ disrupting project cargo logistics priorities

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The terminal operator and port authority will enter a one-year exclusivity period to explore jointly developing and operating the proposed mega terminal that would increase Vancouver’s capacity by 50%. </p></div>

The terminal operator and port authority will enter a one-year exclusivity period to explore jointly developing and operating the proposed mega terminal that would increase Vancouver’s capacity by 50%.

GCT, Vancouver port to jointly study Roberts Bank terminal project

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The new surcharges will be introduced immediately on cargo to and from specific locations in the Caribbean and South America before being progressively rolled out in other regions globally.</p></div>

The new surcharges will be introduced immediately on cargo to and from specific locations in the Caribbean and South America before being progressively rolled out in other regions globally.

Hapag-Lloyd imposes emergency fuel surcharges on third-party feeder cargo

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The war in the Middle East is the latest example of geopolitical conflicts that will mark the shipping landscape for at least the rest of the decade, attendees at Breakbulk26 were told.</p></div>

The war in the Middle East is the latest example of geopolitical conflicts that will mark the shipping landscape for at least the rest of the decade, attendees at Breakbulk26 were told.

Breakbulk26: Geopolitical disruption to shipping the new norm: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Some 320 gigawatts of new wind capacity are expected to be added worldwide between 2026 and 2030, comprising about 200 GW of onshore capacity and 123 GW offshore, according to a new report.</p></div>

Some 320 gigawatts of new wind capacity are expected to be added worldwide between 2026 and 2030, comprising about 200 GW of onshore capacity and 123 GW offshore, according to a new report.

Surge in global wind energy capacity growth to propel MPV volumes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Higher tariffs prompted importers to shift some manufacturing out of China last year, but other markets simply don’t have the expertise and capacity to wrest much more volume away from the still-dominant source for toys.</p></div>

Higher tariffs prompted importers to shift some manufacturing out of China last year, but other markets simply don’t have the expertise and capacity to wrest much more volume away from the still-dominant source for toys.

US toymakers absorbing tariff costs, importing less to preserve sales

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The alcoholic beverage industry is going through changes that are roiling demand forecasts, with a growing number of people drinking less than they were during the pandemic and different tastes apparent among young drinkers.</p></div>

The alcoholic beverage industry is going through changes that are roiling demand forecasts, with a growing number of people drinking less than they were during the pandemic and different tastes apparent among young drinkers.

US alcohol importers managing shifting consumption habits

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The agency said it will begin a non-adjudicatory probe into ocean carrier practices around shipping hazardous and radioactive goods out of the US, with a focus on packaging such shipments.  </p></div>

The agency said it will begin a non-adjudicatory probe into ocean carrier practices around shipping hazardous and radioactive goods out of the US, with a focus on packaging such shipments.

FMC to examine how container lines handle hazmat goods, isotopes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The “K-shaped” US economy has split the outlook for apparel demand, with premium brands performing well while those targeting more cost-conscious consumers struggle. </p></div>

The “K-shaped” US economy has split the outlook for apparel demand, with premium brands performing well while those targeting more cost-conscious consumers struggle.

Rising costs, uneven demand crimping US clothing imports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The less-than-truckload market is stabilizing, with opportunities for higher prices and profits in the second quarter, but the long-term outlook is still clouded by tariffs and geopolitical conflict.</p></div>

The less-than-truckload market is stabilizing, with opportunities for higher prices and profits in the second quarter, but the long-term outlook is still clouded by tariffs and geopolitical conflict.

Freight returning to US LTL market as pricing, fuel costs climb higher

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Domestic intermodal boosters have been waiting for three years for the competitive environment to improve, and perhaps that time has arrived, writes intermodal analyst Larry Gross. </p></div>

Domestic intermodal boosters have been waiting for three years for the competitive environment to improve, and perhaps that time has arrived, writes intermodal analyst Larry Gross.

Tailwinds for US intermodal volume growth strengthening: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Demand returned sharply last month as shippers, facing surging truckload rates, looked to intermodal for lower-cost capacity alternatives.</p></div>

Demand returned sharply last month as shippers, facing surging truckload rates, looked to intermodal for lower-cost capacity alternatives.

Strong March volumes give intermodal its first real stress test in years

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers are no longer clinging to the hope that rate increases were a temporary winter phenomenon due to snowstorms and frigid weather, the company said, noting that a fundamental reset of the market is afoot.</p></div>

Shippers are no longer clinging to the hope that rate increases were a temporary winter phenomenon due to snowstorms and frigid weather, the company said, noting that a fundamental reset of the market is afoot.

Freight downturn ending as truckload capacity tightens: J.B. Hunt

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Transport unions have mobilized members in Ireland, the UK, France, Germany and Italy with the average price of diesel in the EU up 33% since the start of the war in the Middle East.</p></div>

Transport unions have mobilized members in Ireland, the UK, France, Germany and Italy with the average price of diesel in the EU up 33% since the start of the war in the Middle East.

Surging fuel prices drive protesting European truckers into the streets

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Carlos Lopez Barbera, vice president and executive general manager of Marine Solutions at Kaleris, explains how to strike the right balance between cost and productivity, highlights the value of using operations experts to configure high-performing systems, and argues that the future of optimization must be outcome-based.</p></div>

Carlos Lopez Barbera, vice president and executive general manager of Marine Solutions at Kaleris, explains how to strike the right balance between cost and productivity, highlights the value of using operations experts to configure high-performing systems, and argues that the future of optimization must be outcome-based.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Building innovation into existing terminals is riskier than ever, as operators must introduce new solutions while maintaining high service levels without causing disruption. Carlos Lopez Barbera, vice president and executive general manager of Marine Solutions at Kaleris, explains how to strike the right balance between cost and productivity, highlights the value of using operations experts to configure high-performing systems, and argues that the future of optimization must be outcome-based.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Kaleris</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6393567713112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Building innovation into existing terminals is riskier than ever, as operators must introduce new solutions while maintaining high service levels without causing disruption. Carlos Lopez Barbera, vice president and executive general manager of Marine Solutions at Kaleris, explains how to strike the right balance between cost and productivity, highlights the value of using operations experts to configure high-performing systems, and argues that the future of optimization must be outcome-based. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Kaleris

An era of smart innovation

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Erik Caldwell, CEO at Century Supply Chain Solutions, explains the shift in the way customers are viewing their supply chains, why having boots on the ground builds trust and how true agility means adjusting without losing momentum.</p></div>

Erik Caldwell, CEO at Century Supply Chain Solutions, explains the shift in the way customers are viewing their supply chains, why having boots on the ground builds trust and how true agility means adjusting without losing momentum.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Customers don’t just need visibility — they need the ability to act on it, turning real-time insights into smarter, faster, and more cost-effective supply chain decisions. Erik Caldwell, CEO at Century Supply Chain Solutions, explains the shift in the way customers are viewing their supply chains, why having boots on the ground builds trust and how true agility means adjusting without losing momentum.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Century Supply Chain Solutions</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6393561674112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Customers don’t just need visibility — they need the ability to act on it, turning real-time insights into smarter, faster, and more cost-effective supply chain decisions. Erik Caldwell, CEO at Century Supply Chain Solutions, explains the shift in the way customers are viewing their supply chains, why having boots on the ground builds trust and how true agility means adjusting without losing momentum. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Century Supply Chain Solutions

Making every move matter

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Mike Burton, president of Medlog USA, is taking on these challenges by investing in advanced technology, pursuing regional growth and partnering with customers to manage costs and drive future success.</p></div>

Mike Burton, president of Medlog USA, is taking on these challenges by investing in advanced technology, pursuing regional growth and partnering with customers to manage costs and drive future success.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Amid tariff uncertainty and new trucking regulations that have tightened market capacity, customers are more focused than ever on reducing costs. Mike Burton, president of Medlog USA, is taking on these challenges by investing in advanced technology, pursuing regional growth and partnering with customers to manage costs and drive future success.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Medlog USA</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6393162237112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Amid tariff uncertainty and new trucking regulations that have tightened market capacity, customers are more focused than ever on reducing costs. Mike Burton, president of Medlog USA, is taking on these challenges by investing in advanced technology, pursuing regional growth and partnering with customers to manage costs and drive future success. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Medlog USA

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Port Miami Director Juan Kuryla and JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett talk on the sidelines of the 16th TPM Conference about Port Miami’s efforts to prepare for the expanded Panama Canal.</p></div>

Port Miami Director Juan Kuryla and JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett talk on the sidelines of the 16th TPM Conference about Port Miami’s efforts to prepare for the expanded Panama Canal.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Port Miami Director Juan Kuryla and JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett talk on the sidelines of the 16th TPM Conference about Port Miami’s efforts to prepare for the expanded Panama Canal. You can find all of our TPM 2016 coverage <a href="http://www.joc.com/special-topics/tpm-2016">here</a>.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="JGG7ponX8Hc"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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