Name: Video: Impact of Brexit on logistics
Uploaded: Mar 13, 2019, 11:36 PM EDT
Description: Senior Europe Editor Greg Knowler on the impact the United Kingdom's European Union exit will potentially have on logistics, in particular the post- Brexit reality of customs inspections for all goods crossing the English Channel.

Senior Europe Editor Greg Knowler on the impact the United Kingdom's European Union exit will potentially have on logistics, in particular the post- Brexit reality of customs inspections for all goods crossing the English Channel.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But despite the initial drop in capacity, sources are not expecting a long-term decline in business on the westbound trade lane. </p></div>

But despite the initial drop in capacity, sources are not expecting a long-term decline in business on the westbound trade lane.

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China-Europe air cargo capacity drops sharply as EU scraps duty-free import rule

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The takeover means CMA CGM subsidiary CEVA Logistics will become one of the top contract logistics providers in North America. </p></div>

The takeover means CMA CGM subsidiary CEVA Logistics will become one of the top contract logistics providers in North America.

CMA CGM acquires FedEx Supply Chain in $1.4 billion deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A key freight forwarders group warns that shifting liability onto forwarders — without them having operational control or corresponding insurance coverage — creates legal uncertainty.</p></div>

A key freight forwarders group warns that shifting liability onto forwarders — without them having operational control or corresponding insurance coverage — creates legal uncertainty.

Pause IATA’s new air waybill rules until legal clarity resolved: forwarders

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The volume of high-tech goods from Asia to North America increased 70% year over year while US imports of e-commerce declined, according to aviation consultancy Aevean.</p></div>

The volume of high-tech goods from Asia to North America increased 70% year over year while US imports of e-commerce declined, according to aviation consultancy Aevean.

Trans-Pacific air cargo sees huge US demand for data center components

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Demand is projected to expand between 3.5% and 5% a year over the next decade, outstripping the supply of air cargo capacity that is forecast to grow by just 1% a year.</p></div>

Demand is projected to expand between 3.5% and 5% a year over the next decade, outstripping the supply of air cargo capacity that is forecast to grow by just 1% a year.

Global air freight capacity shortages to put brakes on demand growth

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The proposed merger of Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway would create single-line rail network that could shift discretionary cargo to Charleston and other underused East Coast infrastructure, writes rail analyst Paul Tonsager.  </p></div>

The proposed merger of Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway would create single-line rail network that could shift discretionary cargo to Charleston and other underused East Coast infrastructure, writes rail analyst Paul Tonsager.

NS-UP merger could give Charleston needed rail boost: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Equipment acquisitions for heavy-lift cargo handling need to go together with investment in technical expertise, asset providers warn.  </p></div>

Equipment acquisitions for heavy-lift cargo handling need to go together with investment in technical expertise, asset providers warn.

Shipper rush into heavy-lift assets holds risks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With fresh capacity landing on the West Coast, sources say spot rates could start to soften after a four-month bull run driven by cargo frontloading and higher bunker fuel prices. </p></div>

With fresh capacity landing on the West Coast, sources say spot rates could start to soften after a four-month bull run driven by cargo frontloading and higher bunker fuel prices.

Latest spike in spot rates could be last hurrah for trans-Pacific carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier announced a month ago it was pulling its Indus Express loop, but new demand and sharply higher rates have caused a change of heart.</p></div>

The carrier announced a month ago it was pulling its Indus Express loop, but new demand and sharply higher rates have caused a change of heart.

MSC to resume India-USEC service amid fresh booking surge: sources

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The delays in Asia helped propel global port congestion to a four-year high, with almost 11% of the container fleet waiting at anchorage as of June 28, according to Linerlytica. </p></div>

The delays in Asia helped propel global port congestion to a four-year high, with almost 11% of the container fleet waiting at anchorage as of June 28, according to Linerlytica.

Asia port congestion worsens amid bad weather, vessel bunching

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Agriculture Transportation Coalition said its members have not received timely notice of new surcharges on ocean freight, and that the online tariffs posted by carriers are too difficult to navigate.</p></div>

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition said its members have not received timely notice of new surcharges on ocean freight, and that the online tariffs posted by carriers are too difficult to navigate.

US shipper group seeks to change notification rules for ocean freight tariffs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Just three days after vessels began exiting the Strait of Hormuz, the International Maritime Organization has paused the initiative and is demanding further clarity from the US and Iran over safety guarantees. </p></div>

Just three days after vessels began exiting the Strait of Hormuz, the International Maritime Organization has paused the initiative and is demanding further clarity from the US and Iran over safety guarantees.

Latest ship attack puts IMO’s Persian Gulf evacuation plan on hold

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>This week’s takeover of DeSpir Logistics expands Robinson’s capabilities in healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and data center logistics, sectors that often require heightened security and monitoring.</p></div>

This week’s takeover of DeSpir Logistics expands Robinson’s capabilities in healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and data center logistics, sectors that often require heightened security and monitoring.

C.H. Robinson acquisition signals push into higher-value logistics segments

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As truckload capacity in the US gets tighter and rates move higher, more freight is being shifted to less-than-truckload providers — something that will continue, attendees at the SMC3 Connections conference were told. </p></div>

As truckload capacity in the US gets tighter and rates move higher, more freight is being shifted to less-than-truckload providers — something that will continue, attendees at the SMC3 Connections conference were told.

‘Acute’ truckload capacity shortage seen pushing up LTL demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The e-commerce giant says shipper need for flexibility in a volatile market led it to open its less-than-truckload service to “external” customers. </p></div>

The e-commerce giant says shipper need for flexibility in a volatile market led it to open its less-than-truckload service to “external” customers.

Amazon Freight says truckload freight moving to LTL

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The largest US LTL carrier said it will aggressively pursue business outside LTL’s traditional industrial base, leveraging its national network and service to grow.</p></div>

The largest US LTL carrier said it will aggressively pursue business outside LTL’s traditional industrial base, leveraging its national network and service to grow.

FedEx Freight ‘hunting’ for new, high-margin freight amid volume decline

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The fee, which sources say is $300 per container, applies only after a shipper exceeds its contractual weekly allotment and is reset every week, so there are ways to avoid the charge with careful planning.</p></div>

The fee, which sources say is $300 per container, applies only after a shipper exceeds its contractual weekly allotment and is reset every week, so there are ways to avoid the charge with careful planning.

UP extends peak surcharges to all Southern California shippers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Brendan Dugan, deputy executive director at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses how data center construction is supporting structural steel imports, why lumber and plywood cargo has softened, and how investments in rail, indoor storage and electric cargo-handling equipment are positioning Camden for steadier year-round growth.</p></div>

Brendan Dugan, deputy executive director at South Jersey Port Corporation, discusses how data center construction is supporting structural steel imports, why lumber and plywood cargo has softened, and how investments in rail, indoor storage and electric cargo-handling equipment are positioning Camden for steadier year-round growth.

Building momentum amid uncertainty

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing at Trans American Trucking &amp; Warehouse, discusses his involvement in the Congressional Trucking Caucus, how tech will help to prevent bridge accidents, achieving unified operations across states, and his thoughts on chameleon carriers.</p></div>

Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing at Trans American Trucking & Warehouse, discusses his involvement in the Congressional Trucking Caucus, how tech will help to prevent bridge accidents, achieving unified operations across states, and his thoughts on chameleon carriers.

Making safety a priority

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Kristi App, chief commercial officer at the Port of New Orleans, talks about plans for the old terminals when LIT opens and redevelopment opportunities, as well as the recent joint venture between the port, Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited.</p></div>

Kristi App, chief commercial officer at the Port of New Orleans, talks about plans for the old terminals when LIT opens and redevelopment opportunities, as well as the recent joint venture between the port, Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited.

Reinvention and redevelopment

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Senior Europe Editor Greg Knowler on the impact the United Kingdom's European Union exit will potentially have on logistics, in particular the post-Brexit reality of customs inspections for all goods crossing the English Channel. </p></div>

Senior Europe Editor Greg Knowler on the impact the United Kingdom's European Union exit will potentially have on logistics, in particular the post-Brexit reality of customs inspections for all goods crossing the English Channel.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Senior Europe Editor Greg Knowler on the impact the United Kingdom's European Union exit will potentially have on logistics, in particular the post-<a href="https://www.joc.com/regulation-policy/european-ports-bet-tech-brexit-relief_20190131.html">Brexit </a>reality of <a href="https://www.joc.com/comment/14366">customs inspections</a> for all goods crossing the English Channel. </p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="2IUIaD3Hfpw?rel=0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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