Name: Volumes soar, as Western China attracts new manufacturing and vendors (Sponsored)
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Sponsored. Shippers need to balance their supply chains and diversify not only the carriers they use but the ports they go through, says John Painter, CEO and founder of Guangzhou Port America. He speaks to the importance of new infrastructure and on-dock rail systems at the deepwater Port of Nansha for accommodating high volumes due to pandemic-related closures at other regional ports and an increasing move in manufacturing and vendors to Western China.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As production shifts to counter the impact of US tariffs, the diversification of consumer markets will create new growth opportunities for the air freight industry, observers say.</p></div>

As production shifts to counter the impact of US tariffs, the diversification of consumer markets will create new growth opportunities for the air freight industry, observers say.

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Post-tariff air freight market diversifies into ‘US-plus one’ strategy: Tiaca

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Robust international demand was led by the growth on the Asia-Europe trade that IATA attributes to a modal shift from ocean and evolving import rules from Washington that have diverted shipments from the trans-Pacific. </p></div>

Robust international demand was led by the growth on the Asia-Europe trade that IATA attributes to a modal shift from ocean and evolving import rules from Washington that have diverted shipments from the trans-Pacific.

E-commerce, US tariffs drive sharp rise in Asia-Europe air cargo demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But the expansion of data processing power and storage to facilitate AI algorithms and cloud data will not be an explosive game changer in the manner of e-commerce, according to analysts. </p></div>

But the expansion of data processing power and storage to facilitate AI algorithms and cloud data will not be an explosive game changer in the manner of e-commerce, according to analysts.

Growing appetite for AI technology feeds into air cargo demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Smaller airports in Europe have positioned themselves as business-friendly entry points for cross-border e-commerce traffic that moves mostly on freighters, according to consultancy Trade and Transport Group.</p></div>

Smaller airports in Europe have positioned themselves as business-friendly entry points for cross-border e-commerce traffic that moves mostly on freighters, according to consultancy Trade and Transport Group.

Air cargo shift from major European hubs underway: report

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The role of the Southeast Asian powerhouse in global trade is accelerating, fueled by geographic advantages, a skilled workforce and consistent inflows of foreign investment, says DHL Express.</p></div>

The role of the Southeast Asian powerhouse in global trade is accelerating, fueled by geographic advantages, a skilled workforce and consistent inflows of foreign investment, says DHL Express.

Vietnam tech exports driving air freight capacity injection

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shaun Stevenson, who guided development of Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal and the port’s intermodal services to Chicago and eastern Canada, is leaving at year’s end after 28 years with the port, including the last seven as CEO. </p></div>

Shaun Stevenson, who guided development of Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal and the port’s intermodal services to Chicago and eastern Canada, is leaving at year’s end after 28 years with the port, including the last seven as CEO.

Prince Rupert searching for new CEO after Stevenson announces retirement

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But if current rate competition doesn’t possess the edge it did in prior years, the question is why and whether that matters if the overall effect is to substantially lower rates for shippers in a down market, writes Peter Tirschwell. </p></div>

But if current rate competition doesn’t possess the edge it did in prior years, the question is why and whether that matters if the overall effect is to substantially lower rates for shippers in a down market, writes Peter Tirschwell.

Current trans-Pacific price plunge lacks the echoes of prior ‘rate wars’

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers and their forwarders will soon be launching long-term contract tenders for 2026 as the spot market — which heavily influences the contract market — slides closer to pre-Red Sea attack levels. </p></div>

Shippers and their forwarders will soon be launching long-term contract tenders for 2026 as the spot market — which heavily influences the contract market — slides closer to pre-Red Sea attack levels.

Contract season looms for ocean carriers facing Asia-Europe rate slump

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Micah Mallace, who served for over a decade at the port, will return to take the reins as chief executive. </p></div>

Micah Mallace, who served for over a decade at the port, will return to take the reins as chief executive.

SC Ports taps former commercial executive to lead

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Port of Mobile is now the deepest container port on the Gulf Coast, a region that has been limited on ship capacity because of service rotations through Houston’s shallower depth.  </p></div>

The Port of Mobile is now the deepest container port on the Gulf Coast, a region that has been limited on ship capacity because of service rotations through Houston’s shallower depth.

Harbor deepening primes Mobile for bigger ships, first US calls

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Upheaval in global trade is putting more pressure on forwarders to invest in automation to price their services quickly and more effectively, an area that startup Nexcade is targeting.</p></div>

Upheaval in global trade is putting more pressure on forwarders to invest in automation to price their services quickly and more effectively, an area that startup Nexcade is targeting.

New automation provider emerges to tackle forwarder quoting inefficiencies

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The onus of calculating new US port fees that kick in next week falls on ocean carriers.  </p></div>

The onus of calculating new US port fees that kick in next week falls on ocean carriers.

US presses forward on port fees despite China’s warning

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>“Stone age” thinking on technology to support breakbulk cargo moves has left engineering, procurement and construction companies in a tech void.  </p></div>

“Stone age” thinking on technology to support breakbulk cargo moves has left engineering, procurement and construction companies in a tech void.

Shippers disillusioned by project cargo technology

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The start-and-stop nature of the Trump administration’s tariffs means changes are coming at a pace that exceeds the supply chains’ ability to react, writes Larry Gross.</p></div>

The start-and-stop nature of the Trump administration’s tariffs means changes are coming at a pace that exceeds the supply chains’ ability to react, writes Larry Gross.

Importers pump brakes as they tire of ever-changing US tariff policy: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Multiple carrier sources who spoke with the <i>Journal of Commerce</i> say refrigerated volumes from India to the US are already down by as much as 50% from the normal pattern for seafood trade.</p></div>

Multiple carrier sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce say refrigerated volumes from India to the US are already down by as much as 50% from the normal pattern for seafood trade.

Tariffs lead to sharp decline in Indian reefer exports to US: industry sources

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Severe disruptions have delayed cargo on both the northern and middle corridors over the past year, forcing Europe-based shippers to reassess their continued usage of the overland route. </p></div>

Severe disruptions have delayed cargo on both the northern and middle corridors over the past year, forcing Europe-based shippers to reassess their continued usage of the overland route.

Geopolitics, weather delays undermine China-Europe rail viability

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Class I railroad says the real entity behind the complaint is Norfolk Southern’s merger partner Union Pacific, which CPKC says has been delivering trains too long to safely operate.  </p></div>

The Class I railroad says the real entity behind the complaint is Norfolk Southern’s merger partner Union Pacific, which CPKC says has been delivering trains too long to safely operate.

CPKC pushes back on NS complaint over Meridian track access

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Less-than-truckload carriers are holding onto pricing discipline despite low demand, but more opportunities for LTL savings exist, speakers told the Inland ‘25 conference. </p></div>

Less-than-truckload carriers are holding onto pricing discipline despite low demand, but more opportunities for LTL savings exist, speakers told the Inland ‘25 conference.

Inland ‘25: Low demand putting pricing pressure on US LTL carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But Union Pacific’s Jim Vena says the cooperation agreements that rival railroads are making to compete with a combined UP-NS don’t yield the same benefits as a merger. </p></div>

But Union Pacific’s Jim Vena says the cooperation agreements that rival railroads are making to compete with a combined UP-NS don’t yield the same benefits as a merger.

Inland ‘25: NS merger won’t limit access to other railroads: UP CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Harish Abbot, CEO of Augment, joins TPM Today to talk about the gold rush currently happening in agentic AI in logistics.</p></div>

Harish Abbot, CEO of Augment, joins TPM Today to talk about the gold rush currently happening in agentic AI in logistics.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson is joined by Harish Abbott, CEO of Augment, to unpack the surge of agentic AI in logistics—what it means for processes, people, and the future of the industry.</p><p>• Why replacing current processes with AI is the wrong way to think about it</p><p>• What happens to humans in the logistics industry</p><p>•  How Harish’s experience building and selling Deliverr shapes his approach to Augment</p><p>This episode was streamed live on August 26, 2025 on <a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/">TPM Today</a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="55W5c8393Ig"></dynamic-object></div></div>

On this episode of TPM TODAY, host Eric Johnson is joined by Harish Abbott, CEO of Augment, to unpack the surge of agentic AI in logistics—what it means for processes, people, and the future of the industry. • Why replacing current processes with AI is the wrong way to think about it • What happens to humans in the logistics industry • How Harish’s experience building and selling Deliverr shapes his approach to Augment This episode was streamed live on August 26, 2025 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | The Gold Rush of Agentic AI in Logistics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The new government of Prime Minister Mark Carney has already passed legislation streamlining major port projects and given a boost to Montreal’s planned C$1.6 billion container terminal.</p></div>

The new government of Prime Minister Mark Carney has already passed legislation streamlining major port projects and given a boost to Montreal’s planned C$1.6 billion container terminal.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, speaks on the new government of Prime Minister Mark Carney that has already passed legislation streamlining major port projects and given a boost to Montreal’s planned C$1.6 billion container terminal.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6379942714112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, speaks on the new government of Prime Minister Mark Carney that has already passed legislation streamlining major port projects and given a boost to Montreal’s planned C$1.6 billion container terminal.

New PM Carney raises Canada shipping hopes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container lines are removing China-built vessels from US services to avoid a new port fees from the US Trade Representative while the top China-based carrier Cosco Shipping says the tariffs won’t hurt service or competitiveness.</p></div>

Container lines are removing China-built vessels from US services to avoid a new port fees from the US Trade Representative while the top China-based carrier Cosco Shipping says the tariffs won’t hurt service or competitiveness.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, speaks on how container lines are removing China-built vessels from US services to avoid a new port fees from the US Trade Representative while the top China-based carrier Cosco Shipping says the tariffs won’t hurt service or competitiveness.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6379943197112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, speaks on how container lines are removing China-built vessels from US services to avoid a new port fees from the US Trade Representative while the top China-based carrier Cosco Shipping says the tariffs won’t hurt service or competitiveness.

Container lines reduce US port fee exposure

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sponsored. Shippers need to balance their supply chains and diversify not only the carriers they use but the ports they go through, says John Painter, CEO and founder of Guangzhou Port America. He speaks to the importance of new infrastructure and on-dock rail systems at the deepwater Port of Nansha for accommodating high volumes due to pandemic-related closures at other regional ports and an increasing move in manufacturing and vendors to Western China.</p></div>

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Sponsored. Shippers need to balance their supply chains and diversify not only the carriers they use but the ports they go through, says John Painter, CEO and founder of Guangzhou Port America. He speaks to the importance of new infrastructure and on-dock rail systems at the deepwater Port of Nansha for accommodating high volumes due to pandemic-related closures at other regional ports and an increasing move in manufacturing and vendors to Western China.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6305608268112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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