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Amid margin pressure, hiring constraints and choppy trade flows, forwarders need artificial intelligence that solves real-world operational problems. Drawing on engagements with more than 60 freight forwarders worldwide, Raft CTO Nisarg Mehta and CCO Laura Fava will discuss where AI reliably moves the needle in operations and where it is not a good fit. The discussion will examine three high-impact areas: exception triage that reduces rework and handoffs, customs data quality that cuts prep time from 60 minutes to under 10 with 30% to 40% faster clearance, and AP invoice validation that reaches 40% zero-touch to accelerate close cycles. Mehta and Fava will also cover the guardrails that matter, including regulation and data governance, plus a practical 90-day adoption path and the KPIs leaders can use to prove value.

Moderated by Ariane Herrera, senior associate editor of special projects, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global, this hour-long conversation will focus on decisions freight forwarding leaders can act on this quarter.

Moderator:

Ariane Herrera, Senior Associate Editor, Special Projects, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

Speakers:

Laura Fava, CCO, Raft

Nisarg Mehta, CTO and Co-Founder, Raft

Matt Yankow, Chief Technology Officer, MBL Logistics Services

Container volumes at US ports this year have held relatively strong this fall and yet congestion at the major gateways in the Pacific Northwest, Southern California, New York-New Jersey and the South Atlantic experienced only minimal congestion issues. This is in stark contrast to the supply chain disruptions those gateways experienced during the post-pandemic boom years of 2021-2022. Vessel backlogs this year were few, truck turnaorund times remained in a reasonable range, container dwell times at the marine terminals were manageable, and warehouses handled seasonal spikes in container volumes with relatively few issues. What lessons did ports and their supply chain partners learn during the post-pandemic rebound of US imports, and how did they incorporate these lessons into their operations? What infrastructure improvements have the ports made to enhance port productivity? Have the marine terminals implemented process improvements such as advance sharing of shipment information, trucker appointment systems and container peel piles? Where will the efforts of the ports and their stakeholders be focused in the months ahead to keep the momentum going? This webcast, led by Journal of Commerce Senior Editor Bill Mongelluzzo will feature insights from port representatives from the four corners of the US.

Moderator:

Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor-West Coast, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

Speaker(s):

Jeff Bellerud, Chief Operations Officer, The Northwest Seaport Alliance

Joel Britt, Vice President-Terminal Operations, South Carolina Ports Authority

Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer, Port of Long Beach

Beth Ann Rooney, Port Director, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

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As 2025 closes, freight demand remains soft, and many indicators suggest the first half of 2026 may bring even slower patterns before a rebound takes shape. To help shippers plan with confidence, this session breaks down what the data is signaling and how those trends translate into real-world supply chain impacts.

Lee Klaskow, senior analyst for transportation at Bloomberg Intelligence, will unpack the economic forces shaping the 2026 outlook and the metrics that matter most. Gary Cornelius, vice president of business development at TCW, will provide the motor carrier perspective and highlight what shippers can expect from capacity, service models and carrier response as conditions shift.

Join us for a practical, data-backed look at what early 2026 may hold and how your supply chain can prepare for what is ahead.

 Moderator:

Ariane Herrera, Senior Associate Editor, Special Projects, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

Speakers:

Gary Cornelius, Vice President, Business Development, TCW

Lee Klaskow, Senior Freight Transportation & Logistics Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

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Carly Fields, Associate Editor-Breakbulk and Project Cargo, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

Speaker(s):

Susan Oatway, Senior Research Analyst-Breakbulk and Project Cargo, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Eric Johnson, Senior Editor-Technology, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Carly Fields, Associate Editor-Breakbulk and Project Cargo, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Susan Oatway, Senior Research Analyst-Breakbulk and Project Cargo, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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William Cassidy, Senior Editor-Trucking and Domestic Transportation, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Greg Knowler, Europe Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Eric Johnson, Senior Editor-Technology, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Ari Ashe, Senior Editor-Intermodal Rail, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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William Cassidy, Senior Editor-Trucking and Domestic Transportation, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Laura Robb, Associate Editor-Americas Container Market, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Greg Knowler, Europe Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Carly Fields, Associate Editor-Breakbulk and Project Cargo, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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William Cassidy, Senior Editor-Trucking and Domestic Transportation, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Laura Robb, Associate Editor-Americas Container Markets, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor-West Coast, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global

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