Deutsche Post division DHL has invested $110 million to expand at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport into a “super-hub” for the Americas trade. DHL Express Americas CEO Stephen Fenwick discusses the new hub with JOC Senior Editor Peter Leach.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Volume and rates on the Asian export corridors to the US and Europe have been high all year and online shopping promotions in November are further stoking the market.</p></div>

Volume and rates on the Asian export corridors to the US and Europe have been high all year and online shopping promotions in November are further stoking the market.

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Air cargo peak season elevates as Chinese export rates hit 2024 high

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The recent rise in volume to Europe contrasts sharply with China-to-US tonnage that in the second half has fallen far below year-over-year levels following greater scrutiny by US authorities on e-commerce imports.</p></div>

The recent rise in volume to Europe contrasts sharply with China-to-US tonnage that in the second half has fallen far below year-over-year levels following greater scrutiny by US authorities on e-commerce imports.

Asia-Europe air cargo demand jumps while ‘de minimis’ scrutiny hampers trans-Pac

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Jens Lund this week emphasized the earnings potential of the takeover, pointing to greater scale and a wider portfolio of services that would increase the combined entity’s reach.</p></div>

Jens Lund this week emphasized the earnings potential of the takeover, pointing to greater scale and a wider portfolio of services that would increase the combined entity’s reach.

Value of Schenker takeover will manifest in expanding services: DSV CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Rising competition and tough negotiations with customers are believed to be behind the narrowing profit margins that were plainly displayed in the financial results of the two forwarders.</p></div>

Rising competition and tough negotiations with customers are believed to be behind the narrowing profit margins that were plainly displayed in the financial results of the two forwarders.

DSV, K+N post solid Q3 revenue gains, but profit margins under pressure

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A year of disruption has been on-the-job training for air freight shippers that are now battle-hardened and prepared for a tough end-of-year peak season.</p></div>

A year of disruption has been on-the-job training for air freight shippers that are now battle-hardened and prepared for a tough end-of-year peak season.

Savvy air cargo shippers use strategic rate, space deals to offset capacity constraints

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Both carriers generated more in net income between July and September than the first two quarters combined, filings to the Taiwan stock exchange showed.</p></div>

Both carriers generated more in net income between July and September than the first two quarters combined, filings to the Taiwan stock exchange showed.

Yang Ming, Wan Hai see Q3 net profit outpace first half on demand, higher rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While there was no official word as to what caused the flip-flop on the part of the carrier, sources believe the security situation in the Red Sea remains too volatile for carriers to consider returning to the Suez route.</p></div>

While there was no official word as to what caused the flip-flop on the part of the carrier, sources believe the security situation in the Red Sea remains too volatile for carriers to consider returning to the Suez route.

CMA CGM does U-turn on Suez Canal resumption for Indamex service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Minimal movements in industry indexes underline a constant demand for MPVs with capacity artificially reduced by Red Sea diversions.</p></div>

Minimal movements in industry indexes underline a constant demand for MPVs with capacity artificially reduced by Red Sea diversions.

MPV stability underscored by steady cargo demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>CMA CGM’s group net profit rocketed to $2.7 billion in the third quarter, thanks to stronger pricing power and earlier peak seasons for North American and European importers.  </p></div>

CMA CGM’s group net profit rocketed to $2.7 billion in the third quarter, thanks to stronger pricing power and earlier peak seasons for North American and European importers.

CMA CGM profits soar on higher pricing, early peak seasons

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A second Trump term could benefit US oil projects, but offshore wind is under threat as an early casualty of the new administration.</p></div>

A second Trump term could benefit US oil projects, but offshore wind is under threat as an early casualty of the new administration.

Second Trump term fears blow through breakbulk sector

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Advisors to beneficial cargo owners say mitigating future supply chain disruptions requires BCOs to proactively engage with ocean carriers and forwarders, seeking to build partnerships even if past experience suggests they end in disappointment.</p></div>

Advisors to beneficial cargo owners say mitigating future supply chain disruptions requires BCOs to proactively engage with ocean carriers and forwarders, seeking to build partnerships even if past experience suggests they end in disappointment.

BCOs should forsake ‘revenge’ to build ‘collaborative’ relationships with carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A slower-than-expected transition to renewable energy sources is augmenting — rather than replacing — investment in traditional oil and gas, boosting project cargo demand.</p></div>

A slower-than-expected transition to renewable energy sources is augmenting — rather than replacing — investment in traditional oil and gas, boosting project cargo demand.

Stream of oil and gas business keeps project sector humming

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers once saw small variances on freight bills as a nuisance too insignificant to dispute, but technology is enabling more efficient scrutiny across transportation modes.</p></div>

Shippers once saw small variances on freight bills as a nuisance too insignificant to dispute, but technology is enabling more efficient scrutiny across transportation modes.

Payment technology adapting to account for smaller invoice inaccuracies

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Some freight brokers are increasing the number of loads they can book per day with software that automates repetitive components of the booking process.</p></div>

Some freight brokers are increasing the number of loads they can book per day with software that automates repetitive components of the booking process.

Automation key to improving broker efficiency metrics: experts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A second intermodal option is coming for shippers moving cargo between Mexico and the Southeast US beginning in December.</p></div>

A second intermodal option is coming for shippers moving cargo between Mexico and the Southeast US beginning in December.

CPKC, CSX to launch joint Mexico-Southeast US service Dec. 1

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The <i>Journal of Commerce</i> Truckload Capacity Index indicates large US carriers pulled back on capacity cuts in the third quarter and are planning for expansion and higher rates.</p></div>

The Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index indicates large US carriers pulled back on capacity cuts in the third quarter and are planning for expansion and higher rates.

Large carrier truckload capacity stabilizing alongside rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Despite multiple highly disruptive exterior events, from hurricanes to labor strikes, there has not been an intermodal service meltdown in North America, writes Larry Gross.</p></div>

Despite multiple highly disruptive exterior events, from hurricanes to labor strikes, there has not been an intermodal service meltdown in North America, writes Larry Gross.

Intermodal bent, but didn’t break, during recent disruptive events: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Cross-border supply chains need to become more integrated and efficient to increase capacity on both sides of a constricted border, logistics executives say. </p></div>

Cross-border supply chains need to become more integrated and efficient to increase capacity on both sides of a constricted border, logistics executives say.

More efficient cross-border networks needed as US-Mexico trade rises

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As US trade with Mexico grows, railroads see a chance to challenge the dominance of the Mexican trucking industry — if the railroads’ intermodal partners can lock in new business and deliver reliable service.</p></div>

As US trade with Mexico grows, railroads see a chance to challenge the dominance of the Mexican trucking industry — if the railroads’ intermodal partners can lock in new business and deliver reliable service.

North American railroads have ambitious plans to win share from trucks in Mexico

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”</p></div>

Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Global protectionism and geopolitical shifts are prompting companies to delay real estate decisions. Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.”</p><p><i>Inland24, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6363936408112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Global protectionism and geopolitical shifts are prompting companies to delay real estate decisions. Adam Roth, executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, highlights the inverse relationship between transportation costs and real estate investment and the “rule of 1.5.” Inland24, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties

The 1.5-year impact rule

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth.</p></div>

Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Strategic locations and green initiatives are essential in today's industrial real estate landscape. Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth.</p><p><i>Inland24, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6363935724112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Strategic locations and green initiatives are essential in today's industrial real estate landscape. Michael Brazeal, manager of development transactions at CenterPoint Properties, shares insights on adapting to post-COVID tenant demand, optimizing supply chains and building partnerships to support tenant growth. Inland24, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by CenterPoint Properties

Evolving industrial real estate needs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&amp;K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions.</p></div>

Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Data-driven approaches are crucial for enhancing customer success and operational resilience. Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&amp;K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions.</p><p><i>Inland24, Chicago, Illinois</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by C&amp;K Trucking</b></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6363702996112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Data-driven approaches are crucial for enhancing customer success and operational resilience. Dylan Nowak, Gulf region sales director at C&K Trucking, shares insights on logistics career growth, effective supply chain strategies, the vital role of employee engagement and his key takeaways from recent industry disruptions. Inland24, Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by C&K Trucking

Navigating logistics challenges

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