JOC Editor Ari Ashe gives a preview of how the Dec 10-11 Port Performance North America Conference will cover chassis topics. For more visit: https://www.joc-port-performance.com/

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Air cargo is seeing a greater volume of non-essential products to get around container shipping challenges, a move that comes at a substantial cost to shippers.</p></div>

Air cargo is seeing a greater volume of non-essential products to get around container shipping challenges, a move that comes at a substantial cost to shippers.

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Air freight users forced to better manage heavily imbalanced market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The first week of December is traditionally when demand for air cargo reaches its highest level, and this year a wide imbalance between demand and available space is pushing up already elevated prices.</p></div>

The first week of December is traditionally when demand for air cargo reaches its highest level, and this year a wide imbalance between demand and available space is pushing up already elevated prices.

‘Peak’ of peak season lifts rates, demand in global air freight market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>By connecting to forwarder-customers of software vendor e2open, Freightos is continuing its push to develop electronic booking capability in the air freight industry.</p></div>

By connecting to forwarder-customers of software vendor e2open, Freightos is continuing its push to develop electronic booking capability in the air freight industry.

Freightos, e2open link up on air freight e-bookings for forwarders

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The company has the largest ground transportation fleet in Asia, with more than 86,000 trucks and 100,000 first- and last-mile delivery vehicles. </p></div>

The company has the largest ground transportation fleet in Asia, with more than 86,000 trucks and 100,000 first- and last-mile delivery vehicles.

China logistics giant SF Holding launches $793 million Hong Kong IPO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Volume and rates on the Asian export corridors to the US and Europe have been high all year and online shopping promotions in November are further stoking the market.</p></div>

Volume and rates on the Asian export corridors to the US and Europe have been high all year and online shopping promotions in November are further stoking the market.

Air cargo peak season elevates as Chinese export rates hit 2024 high

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A growing need to replace aging US hydropower units adds weight to project demand from the renewable energy sector.</p></div>

A growing need to replace aging US hydropower units adds weight to project demand from the renewable energy sector.

US hydropower restoration projects offer stimulus for project cargo demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Industrial projects reliant on imported steel are expected to feel the pinch of an import and quality crackdown in the country.</p></div>

Industrial projects reliant on imported steel are expected to feel the pinch of an import and quality crackdown in the country.

Breakbulk trade stymied by India’s steel import curbs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Federal Maritime Commission said that it needs more information about the new grouping of ocean carriers known as the Premier Alliance before the vessel-sharing agreement can begin in February on US trades. </p></div>

The Federal Maritime Commission said that it needs more information about the new grouping of ocean carriers known as the Premier Alliance before the vessel-sharing agreement can begin in February on US trades.

FMC halts Premier Alliance start for more information

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Asia-North America trade will be featured on 13 of the initial 24 services inaugurated by the ONE-HMM-Yang Ming partnership.</p></div>

The Asia-North America trade will be featured on 13 of the initial 24 services inaugurated by the ONE-HMM-Yang Ming partnership.

North America trade to dominate Premier Alliance’s network launch in February

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The extensive frontloading of imports that occurred this fall will keep cargo volumes modest this month, but the vagaries of labor negotiations and new tariffs threaten to disrupt the market in short order.</p></div>

The extensive frontloading of imports that occurred this fall will keep cargo volumes modest this month, but the vagaries of labor negotiations and new tariffs threaten to disrupt the market in short order.

Trans-Pac settles into sedate December before New Year’s uncertainties

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Canada’s anti-trust enforcer said laws already on the books adequately cover the liner industry, but it has no ability to police freight rates or service levels.</p></div>

Canada’s anti-trust enforcer said laws already on the books adequately cover the liner industry, but it has no ability to police freight rates or service levels.

Canada moves to sunset shipping anti-trust exemption

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>US maritime regulators are investigating reports that the Spanish government has blocked US-flag Maersk ships carrying military cargoes for Israel from calling Algeciras.  </p></div>

US maritime regulators are investigating reports that the Spanish government has blocked US-flag Maersk ships carrying military cargoes for Israel from calling Algeciras.

FMC probing reports Spain blocked US-flag Maersk ships

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Generative AI is changing the nature of core freight brokerage processes, potentially impacting the amount brokers earn and how employees get paid. </p></div>

Generative AI is changing the nature of core freight brokerage processes, potentially impacting the amount brokers earn and how employees get paid.

Truckload brokers eye human-technology balance as AI takes hold

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Rail executives assured investors that the availability of labor and other nearshoring opportunities in Mexico will keep North American trade strong, regardless of tariffs.</p></div>

Rail executives assured investors that the availability of labor and other nearshoring opportunities in Mexico will keep North American trade strong, regardless of tariffs.

Mexico sourcing competitive even with US tariff threat: CPKC, UP

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Daily shipment counts decreased at most large LTL providers early in the quarter as freight demand slowed and carriers remained choosy about what they hauled.</p></div>

Daily shipment counts decreased at most large LTL providers early in the quarter as freight demand slowed and carriers remained choosy about what they hauled.

US LTL volumes mostly falling in fourth quarter as market realigns

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Freight brokers large and small are testing software, including the tools developed by Vooma, that automate core functions such as quoting, load building and tracking.  </p></div>

Freight brokers large and small are testing software, including the tools developed by Vooma, that automate core functions such as quoting, load building and tracking.

Broker automation vendor lands funding round in increasingly competitive market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A dispute in Canada has all the hallmarks of a similar case in the US over what qualifies as a chassis made in China.</p></div>

A dispute in Canada has all the hallmarks of a similar case in the US over what qualifies as a chassis made in China.

Canadian investigation again raises questions of Chinese chassis origin

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”</p></div>

Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Global protectionism and geopolitical shifts are prompting companies to delay real estate decisions. Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”</p><p><i>Inland24, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6363936408112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Global protectionism and geopolitical shifts are prompting companies to delay real estate decisions. Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.” Inland24, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties

The 1.5-year impact rule

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth.</p></div>

Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Strategic locations and green initiatives are essential in today's industrial real estate landscape. Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth.</p><p><i>Inland24, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6363935724112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Strategic locations and green initiatives are essential in today's industrial real estate landscape. Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth. Inland24, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties

Evolving industrial real estate needs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&amp;K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions.</p></div>

Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Data-driven approaches are crucial for enhancing customer success and operational resilience. Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&amp;K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions.</p><p><i>Inland24, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by C&amp;K Trucking</b></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6363702996112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Data-driven approaches are crucial for enhancing customer success and operational resilience. Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions. Inland24, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by C&K Trucking

Navigating logistics challenges

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