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Troy Shen, CEO of Cervo, joins TPM Today to discuss how AI is shaping the global trade management world amid continued tariff volatility.

Mike Bozza, port deputy director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, outlines how a $45 billion capital plan is driving modernization, safety and capacity over the next decade; policy changes needed to maintain premier gateway status; and sustainability initiatives being put in place to attain net-zero status by 2050.

Sunandan Ray, head of US freight forwarding at DP World, shares insights on the advantages of building an in-house, owned-and-operated digital platform; how a global forwarding network enhances service flexibility; and key challenges faced by the business.

Casper Ellerbaek, executive vice president and global head of ocean freight at DHL, discusses how the business is using different modes of transport to avoid delays, shifting toward low-carbon shipping as a core strategy and planning ahead for future challenges.

Girish Nair, vice president, intermodal & automotive at CN, shares why it’s critical to not only follow the box but to know what’s inside it, how to stay agile as trade patterns shift, and how leveraging new technologies can transform data into insightful, effective decision-making.

While only a small share of global container trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz, the broader economic fallout is mounting. Disruptions to oil supplies—described as potentially the largest shock in history—are fueling inflation, rerouting logistics, and forcing economists to downgrade global growth forecasts for 2026, raising concerns about weakening demand and excess shipping capacity worldwide.

Paula Natoli, director of global strategic industries, supply chain and logistics, at Google and Let's Talk Supply Chain founder and CEO Sarah Barnes-Humphrey join TPM Today to discuss how AI is changing how consumers of media and information in the logistics and transportation get their news.

Supply chain consultant and former Expeditors and Flexport sales guru Will Urban joins TPM Today to discuss his thoughts on the logistics technology market.

Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO at Cervo AI, explains how the company’s approach to AI integration stands out by tackling both automation and compliance, how embedding institutional knowledge into AI models is critical for success, and why strong partnerships are essential to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment.

Ken Kellaway, president and CEO at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, discusses the longest freight recessions in recent history, choosing partners dedicated to compliance, the danger of pricing to the bottom, and the impact that the future of USMCA will have on the industry.

Heidi Benko, vice president of product management and strategy at Infor, shares insights on breaking down cultural, data and structural silos; unlocking AI’s potential; and enabling seamless interaction across systems through a shared language. 

Raul Alfonso, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Port Tampa Bay, discusses the port’s channel deepening project, efforts to build resilience through preparedness for emergency situations, and the importance of partnering with schools to educate young people about the role of trade and tourism in the state’s economy. 

Jaison Augustine, executive vice president and business unit head, shipping and logistics at WNS, discusses three primary pain points to address, the transformative potential of AI and how domain expertise plays a critical role in identifying and solving customers’ problems.

Carlos Lopez Barbera, vice president and executive general manager of Marine Solutions at Kaleris, explains how to strike the right balance between cost and productivity, highlights the value of using operations experts to configure high-performing systems, and argues that the future of optimization must be outcome-based.

Erik Caldwell, CEO at Century Supply Chain Solutions, explains the shift in the way customers are viewing their supply chains, why having boots on the ground builds trust and how true agility means adjusting without losing momentum.

Mike Burton, president of Medlog USA, is taking on these challenges by investing in advanced technology, pursuing regional growth and partnering with customers to manage costs and drive future success.

Jason Anderson, strategic initiatives director at BlackBerry Radar, explains how the company is building its own IoT ecosystem by engineering devices for non-powered asset tracking, how the devices deliver meaningful value, and introduces a new IoT device for marine containers that’s poised to revolutionize tracking.

Nissim Yochai, president, ZIM USA & executive vice president, LATAM Business Unit at ZIM, discusses the status of ZIM’s $4.2 billion agreement with Hapag-Lloyd, how the elimination of de minimis inspired a new service for low-value packages, and the ongoing challenges on pricing and volume in the Latin American market.

Brad McBride, founder and CEO at Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions, discusses the FreightOptics software, shares news on the recent launch of its ocean tracking service in North America, and stresses the value in 3PL audit services for e-commerce.

Casey Hehr, managing director, Commercial Services Bureau at the Port of Long Beach, discusses why he remains optimistic about 2026 despite ongoing disruption, how insights from collected data can help shippers, and methanol fueling as a pathway toward zero-emission goals.

As the new CEO of the Port of Long Beach, Dr. Noel Hacegaba's vision includes tripling rail connectivity via Pier B, continuing to reduce pollution across all categories, and actively engaging in global efforts to advance decarbonization.

Amanda Rasmussen, chief commercial officer at DHL Global Forwarding, discusses driving a customer-first strategy by leveraging digital tools and AI to improve decision-making, speed and efficiency; making sustainability products more accessible to customers; and building resilience through strategic partnerships, expertise, and seamless, digitized services.

Khong Goh, chief operating officer, and Brian Wiker, regional customer success director, WOWL, discuss how personalized oversight and tailored integration help meet each organization’s unique needs, how to improve audit accuracy and offer deeper visibility, and the path to finding the ideal balance for AI integration.

Kazuyoshi Fujimoto, head of the Ocean Freight Forwarding group at Yusen Logistics, shares the company’s mid-term plans to regain market share, key investments needed to achieve comprehensive global logistics solutions, and plans to expand high-quality, long-haul intra-Asia services.

Kyle Henderson, co-founder and CEO of Vizion, outlines the type of data AI requires to enable dynamic decision making, opportunities available from increased data performance and the importance of guarding against hallucinations.

Jon Gabriel, group vice president, consumer products at BNSF Railway, discusses long-term investments mitigating the effects of the volatile market, the evolution of co-location and the value of a new online platform in streamlining collaboration.

Matthew Hernandez, vice president of sales, America, at GoComet, discusses the importance of a centralized dataset on a unified platform, the gap between AI hype and its real-world capabilities, and the emergence of a hybrid workforce that blends human expertise with agentic colleagues.

Julio Andres Diaz, head of lead logistics and cold chain logistics at Maersk, shares his experience with the use of predictive analytics and AI to improve service, technology that brings efficiency and control to a new level, and the importance of end-to-end, seamless connectivity within an organization.

Davey Miller, senior vice president at CMC, explains how the company is meeting customers’ needs through regional consolidation, adopting ILA and USMX training programs to attract and retain young talent, and implementing expansion plans that drive growth.

Christian Sur, executive director of global sales at Hyundai GLOVIS America, explains how leveraging advanced software tools enables predictive visibility, outlines the process of equipping 167 vessels with autonomous AI technology to reduce fuel consumption, and deploying Atlas technology in all Hyundai GLOVIS warehouses and distribution centers by 2028.

Asia-Europe shippers should expect ongoing congestion at European ports, as structural vulnerabilities make delays a lasting reality.

Jeff Bellerud, chief operations officer at The Northwest Seaport Alliance, discusses three key performance indicators, the role of collaboration as a competitive advantage and implementing shore power by 2040 to support a zero-emissions future.

Michael Aldwell, executive vice president, global sea logistics, and board member at Kuehne+Nagel, explains how companies can prepare by securing the right partners and assets, leveraging technology for real-time visibility, and adopting strategies to manage Olympic-related disruptions, as well as the impact of acquiring IMC Logistics.  

Fabio Brocca, chief product officer at Xeneta, discusses why the lowest rate is not always the best choice, the future of tendering, the role of index-linked contracts and three areas where AI is transforming the shipping industry. 

Christoph Roth, CEO of BoxBay, explains how the business has revolutionized the box bay with single access to each container, individual solutions for each customer, eco-friendly operations and record performance of moves per hour.

Jake Hoffman, chief technology officer at Gnosis Freight, explains the distinction between AI as the product versus the medium, its ability to free staffers from manual tedium and how to innovate quickly with new tech tools that can accomplish more for customers. 

Michael Rentz, chief revenue officer at Gnosis Freight, emphasizes the importance of being an originator of proprietary data and prioritizing sovereign and private data when utilizing AI, how strong partnership fosters low-cost strategies, and why people remain the industry’s most precious resource.

Ryan Houfek, chief commercial officer at DCLI, explains how the chassis market shift happened, the technology investments delivering added value for customers and his perspective on the ongoing FMC investigation into chassis restrictions.

Eric Casey, chief operating officer at Port Houston, shares his views on handling increased volumes, how investment in terminal upgrades over the next five years will impact efficiency and the port’s broader commitment to ensure no part of the system lags as expansion continues.

Janet Drysdale, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at CN, shares her thoughts on the importance of deeper technological and structural alignment, the new facilities offering growth potential for export loads and the addition of intermodal to offer end-to-end supply chain service.