Name: TransCore’s Schrader Sees Strong Freight Volume in the US Truckload Market (Video)
Uploaded: Dec 1, 2011, 11:15 AM EST
Description: Despite mixed signals in other parts of the global shipping economy, David Schrader, senior vice president for operations at TransCore, says freight shipping demand remains strong in the U.S. truckload sector as inventory management trends push more business to spot markets.

Despite mixed signals in other parts of the global shipping economy, David Schrader, senior vice president for operations at TransCore, says freight shipping demand remains strong in the U.S. truckload sector as inventory management trends push more business to spot markets.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With demand on the corridor continuing to outstrip available capacity constrained by the Middle East war, any resumption of hostilities would keep upward pressure on rates. </p></div>

With demand on the corridor continuing to outstrip available capacity constrained by the Middle East war, any resumption of hostilities would keep upward pressure on rates.

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Asia-Europe air cargo rates remain elevated as Gulf tensions escalate

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Global cargo capacity has largely recovered to pre-shock levels, while international routes have yet to be seriously affected by jet fuel shortages, according to Xeneta.</p></div>

Global cargo capacity has largely recovered to pre-shock levels, while international routes have yet to be seriously affected by jet fuel shortages, according to Xeneta.

Air freight supply-demand factors adjust to war-disrupted market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tobias Meyer said 10 dedicated DHL Supply Chain warehouses with 7 million square feet of capacity will go live in North America this year, specifically targeting data center logistics.</p></div>

Tobias Meyer said 10 dedicated DHL Supply Chain warehouses with 7 million square feet of capacity will go live in North America this year, specifically targeting data center logistics.

DHL targeting US data center development to boost group revenues: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>DSV CEO Jens Lund, speaking during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Wednesday, said the integration of Schenker has been completed in more than 50 countries, with full integration still on tap by the end of this year.</p></div>

DSV CEO Jens Lund, speaking during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Wednesday, said the integration of Schenker has been completed in more than 50 countries, with full integration still on tap by the end of this year.

More job cuts in the works for Q2 as DSV-Schenker integration continues: Lund

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Iran conflict, which began late in the first quarter, had little impact on the forwarder’s first-quarter business, accounting for just a 1.5% decline in ocean freight volumes.</p></div>

The Iran conflict, which began late in the first quarter, had little impact on the forwarder’s first-quarter business, accounting for just a 1.5% decline in ocean freight volumes.

K+N develops new ocean markets, air freight measures to offset war impact

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deal is one of three orders announced recently by vessel operators which together increase the global order book for MPVs to 280 ships, equivalent to 19% of the existing fleet.</p></div>

The deal is one of three orders announced recently by vessel operators which together increase the global order book for MPVs to 280 ships, equivalent to 19% of the existing fleet.

G2 Ocean helps grow MPV order backlog with six new ships

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Current indications are that the normal schedule program for the “Epic” service will begin with a late-June westbound vessel departure out of India’s Nhava Sheva Port, sources say.</p></div>

Current indications are that the normal schedule program for the “Epic” service will begin with a late-June westbound vessel departure out of India’s Nhava Sheva Port, sources say.

CMA CGM set to expand Suez transits via India-Europe routing resumption

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>After a difficult first quarter of declining container volumes, the Northwest Seaport Alliance wants to incorporate the best features of both landlord and operating ports to better meet the needs of its exporter and importer customers.</p></div>

After a difficult first quarter of declining container volumes, the Northwest Seaport Alliance wants to incorporate the best features of both landlord and operating ports to better meet the needs of its exporter and importer customers.

Seattle-Tacoma evolving toward hybrid landlord-operating port model

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The coming legislation is part of a larger effort by Prime Minister Mark Carney to double non-US exports within the decade and boost supply chain resilience by investing in ports and curbing freight disruptions.</p></div>

The coming legislation is part of a larger effort by Prime Minister Mark Carney to double non-US exports within the decade and boost supply chain resilience by investing in ports and curbing freight disruptions.

Canada readies ambitious legislation to reform supply chain

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Huge rail bottlenecks are being reported across the busy network, with carriers, forwarders and rail freight operators battling to keep cargo flowing as demand begins to build in an early start to peak season. </p></div>

Huge rail bottlenecks are being reported across the busy network, with carriers, forwarders and rail freight operators battling to keep cargo flowing as demand begins to build in an early start to peak season.

Disrupted operations leave Germany’s northern rail network in chaos

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman said it is continuing an investigation into whether the intermodal provider “misled investors about having prepared its financial statements consistent with relevant accounting rules.”</p></div>

Shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman said it is continuing an investigation into whether the intermodal provider “misled investors about having prepared its financial statements consistent with relevant accounting rules.”

Hub Group COO, CFO leave company after $77 million accounting error

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US maritime regulator said the ocean carrier will also refund third parties that paid detention bills and will limit future billing to shippers and consignees. </p></div>

The US maritime regulator said the ocean carrier will also refund third parties that paid detention bills and will limit future billing to shippers and consignees.

FMC collects civil penalty from Maersk on detention bills

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>TMV said the new funding will seed companies that want to apply new technologies to the maritime industry, shipbuilding and related infrastructure. </p></div>

TMV said the new funding will seed companies that want to apply new technologies to the maritime industry, shipbuilding and related infrastructure.

Early-stage tech fund targets maritime industry with $200 million

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ag exporters have always faced logistical challenges because their crops are grown in the interior US and shipped through ports located hundreds of miles away; those challenges seem to be growing, the AgTC conference heard this week. </p></div>

Ag exporters have always faced logistical challenges because their crops are grown in the interior US and shipped through ports located hundreds of miles away; those challenges seem to be growing, the AgTC conference heard this week.

US ag shippers navigate creaky supply chain not built for modern disruption

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With its spin-off completed, standalone carrier FedEx Freight wants to reverse recent volume declines by filling more trailers with non-industrial freight.</p></div>

With its spin-off completed, standalone carrier FedEx Freight wants to reverse recent volume declines by filling more trailers with non-industrial freight.

Independent FedEx Freight looks to roll into new markets

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Rather than single objections against the proposed transcontinental railroad, time is the real threat to this deal, writes analyst Paul Tonsager. </p></div>

Rather than single objections against the proposed transcontinental railroad, time is the real threat to this deal, writes analyst Paul Tonsager.

Benefits of UP-NS merger erode on approval delay: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ben Silas, chief commercial officer at EFM Global, joins TPM Today to discuss the impact of changing global rules around the carnet system and temporary imports.</p></div>

Ben Silas, chief commercial officer at EFM Global, joins TPM Today to discuss the impact of changing global rules around the carnet system and temporary imports.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>If you move temporary imports for live events, exhibitions, or commercial samples, the old way of doing things is officially expiring. The shift to the digital eATA system is happening fast. If your team is not ready, your cargo is going to get stuck at the border.</p><p>Join Eric Johnson on TPM Today for a critical, no-BS conversation with Ben Silas, Chief Commercial Officer at EFM Global. We are cutting through the noise and giving you the exact playbook to survive the transition without costly delays.</p><p>• The June 1st Deadline: What is actually changing in the global carnet system and why the market is dangerously underprepared.</p><p>• The Digital Mandate: How the new digital rules apply and the exact steps your logistics partners need to take right now to avoid massive bottlenecks.</p><p>• The Bottom Line for Importers: How these strict new regulations will directly impact your daily operations, your budget, and your clearance times.</p><p>This episode was streamed live on May 8, 2026 on <a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/">TPM Today.</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="wUnd_5PZTRs"></dynamic-object></div></div>

If you move temporary imports for live events, exhibitions, or commercial samples, the old way of doing things is officially expiring. The shift to the digital eATA system is happening fast. If your team is not ready, your cargo is going to get stuck at the border. Join Eric Johnson on TPM Today for a critical, no-BS conversation with Ben Silas, Chief Commercial Officer at EFM Global. We are cutting through the noise and giving you the exact playbook to survive the transition without costly delays. • The June 1st Deadline: What is actually changing in the global carnet system and why the market is dangerously underprepared. • The Digital Mandate: How the new digital rules apply and the exact steps your logistics partners need to take right now to avoid massive bottlenecks. • The Bottom Line for Importers: How these strict new regulations will directly impact your daily operations, your budget, and your clearance times. This episode was streamed live on May 8, 2026 on TPM Today.

TPM TODAY | Will Your Cargo Survive the June 1 Carnet Shift?

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>James Houghtalin, executive vice president at Cosco Shipping Lines North America, discusses the company’s focus on efficiency, flexibility, and offering diverse service options to meet customer needs while promoting sustainability through emission reductions, expanding electric truck fleets and ensuring workplace safety through training.</p></div>

James Houghtalin, executive vice president at Cosco Shipping Lines North America, discusses the company’s focus on efficiency, flexibility, and offering diverse service options to meet customer needs while promoting sustainability through emission reductions, expanding electric truck fleets and ensuring workplace safety through training.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Reliable and flexible end-to-end logistics solutions help customers manage cost pressures, geopolitical uncertainty and operational challenges while strengthening the supply chain. James Houghtalin, executive vice president at Cosco Shipping Lines North America, discusses the company’s focus on efficiency, flexibility, and offering diverse service options to meet customer needs while promoting sustainability through emission reductions, expanding electric truck fleets and ensuring workplace safety through training.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Cosco Shipping Lines North America</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6396673984112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Reliable and flexible end-to-end logistics solutions help customers manage cost pressures, geopolitical uncertainty and operational challenges while strengthening the supply chain. James Houghtalin, executive vice president at Cosco Shipping Lines North America, discusses the company’s focus on efficiency, flexibility, and offering diverse service options to meet customer needs while promoting sustainability through emission reductions, expanding electric truck fleets and ensuring workplace safety through training. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Cosco Shipping Lines North America

Resilient, efficient, eco-friendly service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Paul Brashier, vice president, global supply chain at ITS Logistics, explains why the industry must remain vigilant in combating theft and fraud, how ITS’ US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index evolved from an internal resource into a key market barometer, and why training people to use AI effectively is essential for making informed decisions.</p></div>

Paul Brashier, vice president, global supply chain at ITS Logistics, explains why the industry must remain vigilant in combating theft and fraud, how ITS’ US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index evolved from an internal resource into a key market barometer, and why training people to use AI effectively is essential for making informed decisions.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Freight fraud and theft are at record highs, but technology integrated into port and rail ramp operations could help reduce future incidents. Paul Brashier, vice president, global supply chain at ITS Logistics, explains why the industry must remain vigilant in combating theft and fraud, how ITS’ US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index evolved from an internal resource into a key market barometer, and why training people to use AI effectively is essential for making informed decisions.</p><p><i>TPM26, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by ITS Logistics</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6396674112112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Freight fraud and theft are at record highs, but technology integrated into port and rail ramp operations could help reduce future incidents. Paul Brashier, vice president, global supply chain at ITS Logistics, explains why the industry must remain vigilant in combating theft and fraud, how ITS’ US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index evolved from an internal resource into a key market barometer, and why training people to use AI effectively is essential for making informed decisions. TPM26, Long Beach, California Sponsored by ITS Logistics

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Despite mixed signals in other parts of the global shipping economy, David Schrader, senior vice president for operations at TransCore, says freight shipping demand remains strong in the U.S.</p></div>

Despite mixed signals in other parts of the global shipping economy, David Schrader, senior vice president for operations at TransCore, says freight shipping demand remains strong in the U.S.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Despite mixed signals in other parts of the global shipping economy, David Schrader, senior vice president for operations at TransCore, says freight shipping demand remains strong in the U.S. truckload sector as inventory management trends push more business to spot markets. </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="9L06ooK4r8U?rel=0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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