Name: Video: Outlook for US west coast labor in 2019
Uploaded: Mar 27, 2019, 12:33 PM EDT
Description: Bill Mongelluzzo, senior editor, trans-Pacific, JOC discusses his outook for US west coast labor in 2019 and the role port automation may play in labor issues.

Bill Mongelluzzo, senior editor, trans-Pacific, JOC discusses his outook for US west coast labor in 2019 and the role port automation may play in labor issues.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Air cargo operators out of Europe’s busiest airport will face at least a week of turmoil as airlines, forwarders and terminals start clearing the rapidly building backlog of freight when flight operations restart at midnight Friday.</p></div>

Air cargo operators out of Europe’s busiest airport will face at least a week of turmoil as airlines, forwarders and terminals start clearing the rapidly building backlog of freight when flight operations restart at midnight Friday.

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Heathrow shut down plunges air cargo supply chain into chaos

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The automotive sector is driving the unseasonably strong volumes as manufacturers expedite shipments from Europe to the US to avoid new duties coming in April.</p></div>

The automotive sector is driving the unseasonably strong volumes as manufacturers expedite shipments from Europe to the US to avoid new duties coming in April.

Trans-Atlantic air cargo demand surges ahead of US tariffs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The ability to shift capacity to alternative growth markets combined with a diversified cargo mix will insulate the airline from US moves to target e-commerce imports from China, according to its chairman.</p></div>

The ability to shift capacity to alternative growth markets combined with a diversified cargo mix will insulate the airline from US moves to target e-commerce imports from China, according to its chairman.

‘Resilient’ Cathay Pacific ready to offset any e-commerce decline: chairman

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While strong e-commerce demand last year filled all available air freight capacity out of China and kept the industry in peak season mode, recent US moves to clamp down on low-value Chinese imports have rattled the market.</p></div>

While strong e-commerce demand last year filled all available air freight capacity out of China and kept the industry in peak season mode, recent US moves to clamp down on low-value Chinese imports have rattled the market.

Air cargo rates tumble as market adjusts to looming ‘de minimis’ changes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Contract logistics was the star performer in the company’s portfolio in 2024, with gross profit rising 4% to $4 billion.</p></div>

Contract logistics was the star performer in the company’s portfolio in 2024, with gross profit rising 4% to $4 billion.

K+N sees volatility ahead from uncertain demand, geopolitical risks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Cosco said changes in the shipping alliances this year will trigger competition in digitization and decarbonization.</p></div>

Cosco said changes in the shipping alliances this year will trigger competition in digitization and decarbonization.

Escalating tariffs will cause ‘profound’ trade pattern changes: Cosco

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>US maritime interests said the proposed fees on Chinese ships would hit a variety of low-value, niche trades that can’t absorb the costs.</p></div>

US maritime interests said the proposed fees on Chinese ships would hit a variety of low-value, niche trades that can’t absorb the costs.

USTR’s China tonnage tax would squeeze smaller trades: stakeholders

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>MPV industry experts call for exemptions to US port taxes for China-built ships, stressing the lack of alternatives for specialist cargo carriage and the unfair burden on responsibility on the sector.</p></div>

MPV industry experts call for exemptions to US port taxes for China-built ships, stressing the lack of alternatives for specialist cargo carriage and the unfair burden on responsibility on the sector.

Breakbulk stakeholders blast USTR’s China tonnage tax proposal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container lines serving the India-US trade appear to be taking a hard line in the first round of annual contract negotiations amid overcapacity putting downward pressure on spot rates.  </p></div>

Container lines serving the India-US trade appear to be taking a hard line in the first round of annual contract negotiations amid overcapacity putting downward pressure on spot rates.

India-US contract cycle shadowed by overcapacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The IMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations, which potentially puts the organization in the crosshairs of the new administration that is reassessing all its UN positions and policies. </p></div>

The IMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations, which potentially puts the organization in the crosshairs of the new administration that is reassessing all its UN positions and policies.

US in ‘holding pattern’ over IMO membership: DNV

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Groups representing transportation providers, retailers and manufacturers are calling for Congress to create a cargo theft task force blending the resources of multiple agencies as cargo crime spreads.</p></div>

Groups representing transportation providers, retailers and manufacturers are calling for Congress to create a cargo theft task force blending the resources of multiple agencies as cargo crime spreads.

Support growing for multi-agency US cargo crime task force

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The country’s competition watchdog is reviewing whether DP World’s acquisition of the logistics provider could lead to higher costs for shippers.</p></div>

The country’s competition watchdog is reviewing whether DP World’s acquisition of the logistics provider could lead to higher costs for shippers.

Australian shippers back competition probe into DP World’s deal for Silk Logistics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Federal Maritime Commission is looking at areas where ships are having transit troubles with an eye on how US maritime influence can fix those problems.</p></div>

The Federal Maritime Commission is looking at areas where ships are having transit troubles with an eye on how US maritime influence can fix those problems.

FMC probes ocean chokepoints as Trump looks to rule the waves

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Despite the month-over-month downturn, Los Angeles-Long Beach volumes were higher than a year ago as Southern California’s freight boom did not begin until the second quarter of last year.</p></div>

Despite the month-over-month downturn, Los Angeles-Long Beach volumes were higher than a year ago as Southern California’s freight boom did not begin until the second quarter of last year.

February intermodal volumes cooled in Southern California amid Southeast gains

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A revision to monthly employment data shows a smaller pool of employees at for-hire trucking companies and a potential tilt toward brokers and small carriers.  </p></div>

A revision to monthly employment data shows a smaller pool of employees at for-hire trucking companies and a potential tilt toward brokers and small carriers.

Revised US payroll numbers underscore truckload market shift

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Executives from CSX and Norfolk Southern say that while the market is no longer as strongly pro-shipper as it was a year ago, conditions have yet to shift in favor of rail carriers.</p></div>

Executives from CSX and Norfolk Southern say that while the market is no longer as strongly pro-shipper as it was a year ago, conditions have yet to shift in favor of rail carriers.

Railroads acknowledge little movement on intermodal contract rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Some analysts see green shoots that could signal higher US freight demand, but those encouraging signs remain fragile in an uncertain economy.</p></div>

Some analysts see green shoots that could signal higher US freight demand, but those encouraging signs remain fragile in an uncertain economy.

Tariff uncertainty casts shadow on US trucking demand, pricing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>CMC-ITI-CCS’ Chief Operating Officer Sam Cermack talks about the need for a stronger, larger network in uncertain times.</p></div>

CMC-ITI-CCS’ Chief Operating Officer Sam Cermack talks about the need for a stronger, larger network in uncertain times.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The merger of the three companies that now form CMC-ITI-CCS occurred in 2023, combining the rich experiences of three legacy founders and significantly expanding the company’s geographical reach. CMC-ITI-CCS’ Chief Operating Officer Sam Cermack talks about the need for a stronger, larger network in uncertain times.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by CMC-ITI-CCS</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370332243112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The merger of the three companies that now form CMC-ITI-CCS occurred in 2023, combining the rich experiences of three legacy founders and significantly expanding the company’s geographical reach. CMC-ITI-CCS’ Chief Operating Officer Sam Cermack talks about the need for a stronger, larger network in uncertain times. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by CMC-ITI-CCS

Providing strength in numbers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Priya Rajagopalan, president of product, technology and operations at FourKites, talks about the rising use of AI in the industry and what sets FourKites' offering apart from other control tower products.</p></div>

Priya Rajagopalan, president of product, technology and operations at FourKites, talks about the rising use of AI in the industry and what sets FourKites' offering apart from other control tower products.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In January, FourKites debuted its Intelligent Control Tower, a product powered by a new digital workforce of AI agents that the company says can “take autonomous action across complex supply chain workflows.” Priya Rajagopalan, president of product, technology and operations at FourKites, talks about the rising use of AI in the industry and what sets its offering apart from other control tower products.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by FourKites</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370327183112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

In January, FourKites debuted its Intelligent Control Tower, a product powered by a new digital workforce of AI agents that the company says can “take autonomous action across complex supply chain workflows.” Priya Rajagopalan, president of product, technology and operations at FourKites, talks about the rising use of AI in the industry and what sets its offering apart from other control tower products. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by FourKites

Bridging the digital divide

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Kyle Henderson, co-founder and CEO of Vizion, expands on TradeView, the inspiration behind its AI agent and Vizion's new offerings for container tracking solutions. </p></div>

Kyle Henderson, co-founder and CEO of Vizion, expands on TradeView, the inspiration behind its AI agent and Vizion's new offerings for container tracking solutions.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In 2024, Vizion launched its TradeView platform, allowing customers comprehensive visibility ranging from 10 years in the past to three months into the future. Kyle Henderson, co-founder and CEO of Vizion, expands on TradeView, the inspiration behind its AI agent and its new offerings for container tracking solutions. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Vizion</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370198102112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

In 2024, Vizion launched its TradeView platform, allowing customers comprehensive visibility ranging from 10 years in the past to three months into the future. Kyle Henderson, co-founder and CEO of Vizion, expands on TradeView, the inspiration behind its AI agent and its new offerings for container tracking solutions. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Vizion

Revolutionizing container tracking

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