Name: Video: Heavy lift sector evolution
Uploaded: Mar 19, 2019, 12:30 PM EDT
Description: Janet Nodar, senior editor, breakbulk and heavy lift, JOC discusses the evolution of the heavy lift sector over the last several years, and how partnerships among carriers has allowed them to weather an extended down market.

Janet Nodar, senior editor, breakbulk and heavy lift, JOC discusses the evolution of the heavy lift sector over the last several years, and how partnerships among carriers has allowed them to weather an extended down market.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Absorbing its largest and most complex takeover to date was initially expected to take at least two years to complete, but will now be fully wrapped 20 months after the DB Schenker acquisition closed. </p></div>

Absorbing its largest and most complex takeover to date was initially expected to take at least two years to complete, but will now be fully wrapped 20 months after the DB Schenker acquisition closed.

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DSV moves to transform its business as Schenker integration accelerates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Momentum from robust growth on some Asian export trade lanes following the Christmas holidays has now slowed, with forwarders and analysts expecting muted demand over the coming two weeks.</p></div>

Momentum from robust growth on some Asian export trade lanes following the Christmas holidays has now slowed, with forwarders and analysts expecting muted demand over the coming two weeks.

Solid January demand to largely mute Lunar New Year air freight rush

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The parcel giant saw its forwarding and third-party logistics business drop in the fourth quarter due to higher tariffs, and says the weakness will carry over into the first quarter of 2026.  </p></div>

The parcel giant saw its forwarding and third-party logistics business drop in the fourth quarter due to higher tariffs, and says the weakness will carry over into the first quarter of 2026.

Changes in US trade policy hitting UPS’ supply chain business

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The multimodal option is aimed at shippers wanting predictability in cross-border shipments and the ability to control costs.</p></div>

The multimodal option is aimed at shippers wanting predictability in cross-border shipments and the ability to control costs.

DHL launches road-air service on busy China-Europe trade lane 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A drop in air freight charter rates has put the option of project cargoes moving by air back on the table.</p></div>

A drop in air freight charter rates has put the option of project cargoes moving by air back on the table.

Fast-tracked project schedules boost heavy-lift air freight volumes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier has finalized plans to inject significant incremental westbound capacity into the market on its “MECL” service, multiple industry sources told the <i>Journal of Commerce</i>. </p></div>

The carrier has finalized plans to inject significant incremental westbound capacity into the market on its “MECL” service, multiple industry sources told the Journal of Commerce.

Maersk to upsize India-USEC capacity to tap post-trade deal cargo growth  

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The monthly year-over-year decline in import TEUs landing in Los Angeles and Long Beach over the past half-year isn’t a cargo swoon, but rather a return to normalcy, according to Larry Gross. </p></div>

The monthly year-over-year decline in import TEUs landing in Los Angeles and Long Beach over the past half-year isn’t a cargo swoon, but rather a return to normalcy, according to Larry Gross.

Southern California imports ‘return to trend’ after lengthy period of turbulence

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>CEO Rodolphe Saadé said the deal deepened a strategic partnership between the carrier and India that has existed for almost 40 years, adding the liner would also expand its engagement in container manufacturing and ship recycling.</p></div>

CEO Rodolphe Saadé said the deal deepened a strategic partnership between the carrier and India that has existed for almost 40 years, adding the liner would also expand its engagement in container manufacturing and ship recycling.

CMA CGM inks order for six dual-fuel LNG ships with India yard

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The success of container lines in keeping vessel utilization high by removing functional capacity weakens the network and ups volatility in ocean reliability.</p></div>

The success of container lines in keeping vessel utilization high by removing functional capacity weakens the network and ups volatility in ocean reliability.

Greater capacity control needs hinder ocean reliability efforts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As volumes of new energy generation and storage technologies increase, shippers expect more documentation, transparency and greater control over risk, according to project forwarders and carriers.</p></div>

As volumes of new energy generation and storage technologies increase, shippers expect more documentation, transparency and greater control over risk, according to project forwarders and carriers.

Growing energy cargo demand brings higher compliance burden

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Fragmented regional greenhouse gas regulatory frameworks such as the EU ETS have increased the complexity of operating a global network and will be difficult to navigate, observers say.</p></div>

Fragmented regional greenhouse gas regulatory frameworks such as the EU ETS have increased the complexity of operating a global network and will be difficult to navigate, observers say.

Shipping decarbonization drive faces patchwork of carbon tax measures

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A heavily oversupplied equipment market born out of the pandemic disruption is forcing chassis providers to ensure visibility technology plays a growing role as a differentiator. </p></div>

A heavily oversupplied equipment market born out of the pandemic disruption is forcing chassis providers to ensure visibility technology plays a growing role as a differentiator.

Real-time chassis location becoming competitive edge in leasing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The wide-ranging plan includes proposals to tax foreign-built ships calling US ports, rebuild domestic shipbuilding capacity, and eliminate “burdensome regulations” through a series of deregulatory measures. </p></div>

The wide-ranging plan includes proposals to tax foreign-built ships calling US ports, rebuild domestic shipbuilding capacity, and eliminate “burdensome regulations” through a series of deregulatory measures.

Trump administration unveils US maritime revitalization ‘action plan’

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers would be wise to offload the pain of building AI proficiency to their logistics providers until the benefits become clearer.</p></div>

Shippers would be wise to offload the pain of building AI proficiency to their logistics providers until the benefits become clearer.

Rapid pace of AI development suggests shippers should be patient

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The product launched this week by Triumph, called Capacity Intelligence, allows brokers to identify lanes where it needs a deeper pool of reliable carriers.</p></div>

The product launched this week by Triumph, called Capacity Intelligence, allows brokers to identify lanes where it needs a deeper pool of reliable carriers.

New truckload capacity product offers ‘relationship’ option for brokers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Asset-based carriers offer a layer of security for shippers concerned with the English language proficiency of drivers and non-domiciled CDL regulatory compliance, but it doesn’t eliminate the risk fully.</p></div>

Asset-based carriers offer a layer of security for shippers concerned with the English language proficiency of drivers and non-domiciled CDL regulatory compliance, but it doesn’t eliminate the risk fully.

Truckload shippers look to minimize growing regulatory risks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>If trucking rates remain elevated into the spring, carriers will likely move to push prices higher on new and existing contracts in the second half of the year.</p></div>

If trucking rates remain elevated into the spring, carriers will likely move to push prices higher on new and existing contracts in the second half of the year.

Trucking executives buoyed by market signals as winter exit nears

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Technology has promised much over the past 20 years, but it hasn’t really changed the core functions of most logistics practitioners.  The era of AI is undoubtedly upon us, and with it, the potential to change how cargo movement is managed.</p></div>

Technology has promised much over the past 20 years, but it hasn’t really changed the core functions of most logistics practitioners. The era of AI is undoubtedly upon us, and with it, the potential to change how cargo movement is managed.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Technology has promised much over the past 20 years, but it hasn’t really changed the core functions of most logistics practitioners, whether it’s cargo owners managing transportation, or 3PLs assisting those cargo owners. But the era of AI is undoubtedly upon us, and with it, the potential to change not just the ease with which cargo movement is managed, but how it’s managed.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6388681988112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Technology has promised much over the past 20 years, but it hasn’t really changed the core functions of most logistics practitioners, whether it’s cargo owners managing transportation, or 3PLs assisting those cargo owners. But the era of AI is undoubtedly upon us, and with it, the potential to change not just the ease with which cargo movement is managed, but how it’s managed.

Logistics world awaiting true disruption

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Grant Sernick, head of sales and marketing at 3rdWave, joins TPM Today to discuss his belief that AI can only work when it joins the logistics context currently stuck in silos.</p></div>

Grant Sernick, head of sales and marketing at 3rdWave, joins TPM Today to discuss his belief that AI can only work when it joins the logistics context currently stuck in silos.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>We are drowning in data but starving for context. And according to Grant Sernick of 3rdwave, that is exactly why most AI initiatives in logistics are going to hit a wall.</p><p>If your AI doesn’t know the difference between a high-priority SKU and a low-value filler, it’s just faster noise.</p><p>Grant joins host Eric Johnson on TPM Today to explain why the future of supply chain tech isn’t about better bots—it’s about better context.</p><p>• Why AI agents fail without a unified data layer. </p><p>• The massive disconnect between Transportation and Trade Compliance. </p><p>• How to finally close the gap between “Where is my box?” and “Where is my revenue?”</p><p>This episode was streamed live on January 23, 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="0d-cBOtngEM"></dynamic-object></div></div>

We are drowning in data but starving for context. And according to Grant Sernick of 3rdwave, that is exactly why most AI initiatives in logistics are going to hit a wall. If your AI doesn’t know the difference between a high-priority SKU and a low-value filler, it’s just faster noise. Grant joins host Eric Johnson on TPM Today to explain why the future of supply chain tech isn’t about better bots—it’s about better context. • Why AI agents fail without a unified data layer. • The massive disconnect between Transportation and Trade Compliance. • How to finally close the gap between “Where is my box?” and “Where is my revenue?” This episode was streamed live on January 23, 2026 on TPM Today .

TPM TODAY | Stop tracking containers. Start tracking products.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical. </p></div>

Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical. The Journal of Commerce is reporting on what a merged transcontinental railroad would mean for shippers, and Senior Intermodal Editor Ari Ashe will address at TPM. </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6388179525112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Peter Tirschwell says the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads is seen by some as being able to drive some discretionary cargo away from the US East Coast to the West Coast, while others are skeptical. The Journal of Commerce is reporting on what a merged transcontinental railroad would mean for shippers, and Senior Intermodal Editor Ari Ashe will address at TPM.

Could a merged UP-NS attract cargo to West Coast?

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>Janet Nodar, senior editor, breakbulk and heavy lift, JOC discusses the evolution of the heavy lift sector over the last several years, and how partnerships among carriers has allowed them to weather an extended down market.</p><p></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="36SbBwg43VQ?rel=0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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