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Description: Increasing globalization brings increased complexity to the question of shipping transparency and visibility. Navigating the diverse customs, policies, culture, and unique challenges of regions across the globe requires a strong TMS system and multi-level partnerships with providers, Sean Fay, director of sales for C.H. Robinson, told JOC.com in a recent interview.

Increasing globalization brings increased complexity to the question of shipping transparency and visibility. Navigating the diverse customs, policies, culture, and unique challenges of regions across the globe requires a strong TMS system and multi-level partnerships with providers, Sean Fay, director of sales for C.H. Robinson, told JOC.com in a recent interview.

<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.

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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 growth in traffic on intra-Asian routes is a result of ongoing US demand for cloud infrastructure logistics related to the rapid development of AI technology.</p></div>

The growth in traffic on intra-Asian routes is a result of ongoing US demand for cloud infrastructure logistics related to the rapid development of AI technology.

Intra-Asia air freight capacity tightens on US high-tech demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Airlines will continue to adjust capacity to account for shifts in volume, but the volatility of US trade policy and continued demand growth fueled by the AI boom will make this more difficult.</p></div>

Airlines will continue to adjust capacity to account for shifts in volume, but the volatility of US trade policy and continued demand growth fueled by the AI boom will make this more difficult.

E-commerce, AI demand to keep ex-Asia air freight under pressure

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Both sides had been engaged in protracted negotiations to break the trade deadlock that had cut India’s imports to the US East Coast by more than 30% over the past six months.</p></div>

Both sides had been engaged in protracted negotiations to break the trade deadlock that had cut India’s imports to the US East Coast by more than 30% over the past six months.

US agrees to slash tariffs on imports from India after reaching trade deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With few opportunities for large-scale consolidation and freight rates under growing pressure from slowing volumes and the largest-ever order book, liners will need to look elsewhere to save costs; it won’t be long before AI offers up ready solutions, writes Peter Tirschwell.</p></div>

With few opportunities for large-scale consolidation and freight rates under growing pressure from slowing volumes and the largest-ever order book, liners will need to look elsewhere to save costs; it won’t be long before AI offers up ready solutions, writes Peter Tirschwell.

AI primed to offer ocean carriers many and varied ways to cut expenses

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Norden, Stena RoRo and Meriaura commit to up to 15 new ships as the resilience of the MPV market is reflected in the most recent quarterly sentiment index published by One World Shipbrokers.</p></div>

Norden, Stena RoRo and Meriaura commit to up to 15 new ships as the resilience of the MPV market is reflected in the most recent quarterly sentiment index published by One World Shipbrokers.

Breakbulk, project cargo operators expand fleets with raft of new orders

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The appointment of Maersk’s terminals arm came just hours after Panama’s Supreme Court nullified the concessions Hutchison had held at the Balboa and Cristobal ports for almost 30 years.</p></div>

The appointment of Maersk’s terminals arm came just hours after Panama’s Supreme Court nullified the concessions Hutchison had held at the Balboa and Cristobal ports for almost 30 years.

APMT to run Hutchison’s Panama terminals on interim basis after court ruling 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move comes after Spain turned away three US-flag ships and a Danish multipurpose vessel on the grounds they were carrying military cargo bound for Israel.</p></div>

The move comes after Spain turned away three US-flag ships and a Danish multipurpose vessel on the grounds they were carrying military cargo bound for Israel.

FMC weighs hefty fees, port bans for Spanish vessels

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The software company with a network of thousands of proprietary roadside cameras has been primarily serving freight brokers with capacity sourcing and fraud mitigation tools. </p></div>

The software company with a network of thousands of proprietary roadside cameras has been primarily serving freight brokers with capacity sourcing and fraud mitigation tools.

Tech vendor GenLogs lands $60 million to target shippers, banks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>DiBella, nominated to be a commissioner last September, said her focus for the agency will be to support Trump’s push to restore the American maritime industry. </p></div>

DiBella, nominated to be a commissioner last September, said her focus for the agency will be to support Trump’s push to restore the American maritime industry.

Trump elevates Laura DiBella to be FMC chairman

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>CEO Mark Rourke said a spot rate surge in December was the first sign of truckload capacity exits having a material impact on prices that will eventually lead to the carrier being able to charge shippers higher rates.</p></div>

CEO Mark Rourke said a spot rate surge in December was the first sign of truckload capacity exits having a material impact on prices that will eventually lead to the carrier being able to charge shippers higher rates.

Schneider Q4 profit weakens, but company pins hopes on capacity exits

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The leading US truck brokerage said a rate spike due to winter weather does not signal a stronger trucking market, while international freight demand remains tepid.</p></div>

The leading US truck brokerage said a rate spike due to winter weather does not signal a stronger trucking market, while international freight demand remains tepid.

CH Robinson seeing muted freight market to start 2026

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Railroads are restricting train speeds and building shorter trains to reduce the potential for breakdowns and derailments in the bitter cold. </p></div>

Railroads are restricting train speeds and building shorter trains to reduce the potential for breakdowns and derailments in the bitter cold.

US rail networks recovering after weekend snowstorm, but delays persist

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Union Pacific Railroad called the decision by federal regulators to rule its filing as “incomplete” a minor setback that won’t significantly change the timeline for its hoped-for acquisition of NS.</p></div>

Union Pacific Railroad called the decision by federal regulators to rule its filing as “incomplete” a minor setback that won’t significantly change the timeline for its hoped-for acquisition of NS.

Revised Norfolk Southern merger application will be refiled in ‘weeks’: UP

<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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