Name: Video: What will be the most important logistics technology developments in 2019?
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Description: Eric Johnson, senior editor, technology, JOC, discusses what will be the most important logistics technology developments of 2019, including carrier data standards, instant quoting tools, shippers' need to shrink the time spent on freight procurement, and the “Amazon effect”.

Eric Johnson, senior editor, technology, JOC, discusses what will be the most important logistics technology developments of 2019, including carrier data standards, instant quoting tools, shippers' need to shrink the time spent on freight procurement, and the “Amazon effect”.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>New rules on low-value European imports are already changing market behavior, but the full impact on volume has yet to be measured just one month after the elimination of the de minimis exemption.</p></div>

New rules on low-value European imports are already changing market behavior, but the full impact on volume has yet to be measured just one month after the elimination of the de minimis exemption.

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Air cargo rates, volume slump after EU duty-free tax reform

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the AI equipment boom competes with e-commerce for air freight capacity out of Asia, the fast-growing tech shipments offer better yields and more opportunities for logistics providers. </p></div>

While the AI equipment boom competes with e-commerce for air freight capacity out of Asia, the fast-growing tech shipments offer better yields and more opportunities for logistics providers.

Data center demand offers forwarders value-added services beyond air freight

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The momentum generated by air and ocean demand during the quarter is expected to continue through the second half of the year, the company's CEO said.</p></div>

The momentum generated by air and ocean demand during the quarter is expected to continue through the second half of the year, the company's CEO said.

DHL delivers solid Q2 result on booming Express sector

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Given the volatile market environment, airlines have started reviewing fuel surcharges every two weeks as most long-haul freighter operators prepare to pass on the latest spike in prices to customers.</p></div>

Given the volatile market environment, airlines have started reviewing fuel surcharges every two weeks as most long-haul freighter operators prepare to pass on the latest spike in prices to customers.

Air cargo carriers raise surcharges as jet fuel prices take off

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The forwarder joins several other companies in the transport and logistics sector that have also raised their profit guidance following better-than-expected results. </p></div>

The forwarder joins several other companies in the transport and logistics sector that have also raised their profit guidance following better-than-expected results.

K+N raises full-year forecast as market strengthens

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With dockworkers in Germany walking out and Dutch unions preparing to strike on Friday, the on-time performance of ocean carriers on Asia-Europe trade lanes has fallen to unprecedented lows. </p></div>

With dockworkers in Germany walking out and Dutch unions preparing to strike on Friday, the on-time performance of ocean carriers on Asia-Europe trade lanes has fallen to unprecedented lows.

Port strikes hit Europe as schedule reliability drops to single digits

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The escalating tussle follows an advisory from Adani Ports eliminating the flexibility of ocean carriers to nominate off-site depots for the storage of empty containers shipped through Mundra from Sept. 1. </p></div>

The escalating tussle follows an advisory from Adani Ports eliminating the flexibility of ocean carriers to nominate off-site depots for the storage of empty containers shipped through Mundra from Sept. 1.

Stakeholder standoff over empties sparks congestion risk at India’s Mundra Port

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container services to the US East Coast have seen a rash of one-off schedule changes that stem from draft limits hitting the Panama Canal and recent typhoons that shut big Chinese ports. </p></div>

Container services to the US East Coast have seen a rash of one-off schedule changes that stem from draft limits hitting the Panama Canal and recent typhoons that shut big Chinese ports.

Ocean carriers skipping Panama Canal, China ports as delays mount

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The contract with South Korean shipyard Hanwha Ocean pushes the global order book for LNG-fueled vessels to more than 6.8 million TEUs. </p></div>

The contract with South Korean shipyard Hanwha Ocean pushes the global order book for LNG-fueled vessels to more than 6.8 million TEUs.

Yang Ming inks $1.2 billion newbuild deal for six 13,000-TEU LNG ships

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Developments linked to multiple energy sources — including data center-driven gas, nuclear, LNG, and offshore oil and gas exploration — are among projects in the works for major EPCs Fluor, KBR, TechnipFMC and Worley.</p></div>

Developments linked to multiple energy sources — including data center-driven gas, nuclear, LNG, and offshore oil and gas exploration — are among projects in the works for major EPCs Fluor, KBR, TechnipFMC and Worley.

EPCs ride wave of global energy project boom to boost work backlog

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The number of truckers on US highways without any type of commercial driver’s license should be as big a concern as non-domiciled CDLs and English language proficiency.</p></div>

The number of truckers on US highways without any type of commercial driver’s license should be as big a concern as non-domiciled CDLs and English language proficiency.

Unseat unlicensed truck drivers supporting ‘shadow fleet’

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sources say there are growing instances of transshipment, rolled cargo and skipped calls in the wake of Saudel, while yard density at ports in north and east Asia is becoming another chokepoint.</p></div>

Sources say there are growing instances of transshipment, rolled cargo and skipped calls in the wake of Saudel, while yard density at ports in north and east Asia is becoming another chokepoint.

Shippers see fresh disruption from China as new typhoon again closes key ports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A hot summer for import containers has sent spot drayage rates up in select markets, with safety concerns now becoming a factor in carrier selection.</p></div>

A hot summer for import containers has sent spot drayage rates up in select markets, with safety concerns now becoming a factor in carrier selection.

Frontloading, tighter supply drives US port drayage rates higher

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Member states will evaluate the baseline net-zero emissions framework and four alternative proposals during a meeting at IMO headquarters next week. </p></div>

Member states will evaluate the baseline net-zero emissions framework and four alternative proposals during a meeting at IMO headquarters next week.

London IMO meeting to put shipping’s regulatory future under scrutiny

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers and large forwarders are turning to data sources that can directly turbocharge their automation ambitions, something the global terminal operator’s SeaRates product could not provide.</p></div>

Shippers and large forwarders are turning to data sources that can directly turbocharge their automation ambitions, something the global terminal operator’s SeaRates product could not provide.

End of DP World-owned tech platform shifts focus in visibility space

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sources say what could be hundreds of containers are piling up in Harrisburg as an equipment shortage across multiple Norfolk Southern terminals in central and eastern Pennsylvania has slowed the flow of freight. </p></div>

Sources say what could be hundreds of containers are piling up in Harrisburg as an equipment shortage across multiple Norfolk Southern terminals in central and eastern Pennsylvania has slowed the flow of freight.

NS chassis shortage disrupts freight deliveries in Pennsylvania

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p><i>Journal of Commerce</i> data on shipper-paid spot rates supports suggestions the truckload market flattened in the late summer, but it may resume its climb shortly. </p></div>

Journal of Commerce data on shipper-paid spot rates supports suggestions the truckload market flattened in the late summer, but it may resume its climb shortly.

Shipper-paid US truckload spot rates drop despite tightening market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers should expect more pressure on truck capacity as Homeland Security and the Justice Department join DOT in shutting down CDL schools and targeting illegal drivers. </p></div>

Shippers should expect more pressure on truck capacity as Homeland Security and the Justice Department join DOT in shutting down CDL schools and targeting illegal drivers.

Multiple US agencies strengthen DOT crackdown on illegal trucking

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The congestion has affected both international and domestic intermodal shipments moving through the railroad’s Fairburn terminal southwest of Atlanta, sources say. </p></div>

The congestion has affected both international and domestic intermodal shipments moving through the railroad’s Fairburn terminal southwest of Atlanta, sources say.

Delays hampering CSX intermodal customers in Atlanta

<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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