Name: Fenwick on DHL's New 'Super-Hub' at Cincinnati Airport
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Description: 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.

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>With the integration now set to begin, DSV has announced a round of executive appointments with candidates promoted from within both DSV and DB Schenker.   </p></div>

With the integration now set to begin, DSV has announced a round of executive appointments with candidates promoted from within both DSV and DB Schenker.

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Last regulatory hurdles cleared for DSV takeover of DB Schenker

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An initial flurry of activity will be followed by a drop in demand after e-commerce from China and Hong Kong no longer enjoys duty-free treatment, the head of the air cargo group tells the <i>Journal of Commerce</i>.</p></div>

An initial flurry of activity will be followed by a drop in demand after e-commerce from China and Hong Kong no longer enjoys duty-free treatment, the head of the air cargo group tells the Journal of Commerce.

Prepare for period of ‘panic’ in trans-Pacific air cargo market: Tiaca

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But any shipper celebrations over potentially lower rates in a cooling market will be tempered by concerns about border congestion as US customs will now be tasked with processing millions of de minimis imports every day.</p></div>

But any shipper celebrations over potentially lower rates in a cooling market will be tempered by concerns about border congestion as US customs will now be tasked with processing millions of de minimis imports every day.

Air cargo braces for impact as US restores duties on Chinese e-commerce

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Price and volume increases are being seen across trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic trade lanes, but there is little clarity on whether underlying demand is enough to prop up spot rates once the tariffs have been implemented. </p></div>

Price and volume increases are being seen across trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic trade lanes, but there is little clarity on whether underlying demand is enough to prop up spot rates once the tariffs have been implemented.

New Trump tariffs spur rise in US-bound air cargo rates amid frontloading

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Air cargo operators out of Europe’s busiest airport will face at least a week of turmoil as airlines, forwarders and terminals start clearing the rapidly building backlog of freight when flight operations restart at midnight Friday.</p></div>

Air cargo operators out of Europe’s busiest airport will face at least a week of turmoil as airlines, forwarders and terminals start clearing the rapidly building backlog of freight when flight operations restart at midnight Friday.

Heathrow shutdown plunges air cargo supply chain into chaos

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With the door to US trade effectively slammed shut by tariffs, Chinese manufacturers are urgently looking for alternative markets in which to offload their surplus inventory.</p></div>

With the door to US trade effectively slammed shut by tariffs, Chinese manufacturers are urgently looking for alternative markets in which to offload their surplus inventory.

Europe on alert to track any wave of diverted Chinese imports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Virginia continues to add infrastructure to its marine terminals as part of the port’s plan to handle mega-max vessels once dredging is finished late in 2025. </p></div>

Virginia continues to add infrastructure to its marine terminals as part of the port’s plan to handle mega-max vessels once dredging is finished late in 2025.

Port of Virginia readies more cranes for ultra-large container ships

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sources at some of the big liners say there’s been a noticeable decline in their traditional India-Mediterranean volumes due to the new competition taking advantage of Red Sea-linked shipping dislocations that have created a “new normal” operating environment.  </p></div>

Sources at some of the big liners say there’s been a noticeable decline in their traditional India-Mediterranean volumes due to the new competition taking advantage of Red Sea-linked shipping dislocations that have created a “new normal” operating environment.

Mega carriers ceding market share to new entrants on India-Med trade

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Some ships are leaving China just half-full as the Trump administration’s rush of tariffs sends shippers into contortions about what to do with their freight. </p></div>

Some ships are leaving China just half-full as the Trump administration’s rush of tariffs sends shippers into contortions about what to do with their freight.

Trans-Pacific blank sailings set to rise after China bookings drop sharply

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>US tariffs are forcing shippers in Mexico to rethink global sourcing and logistics strategies as complying with the USMCA becomes more complex. </p></div>

US tariffs are forcing shippers in Mexico to rethink global sourcing and logistics strategies as complying with the USMCA becomes more complex.

In Mexico, global shippers seek new logistics options amid shifting US tariffs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>US importers and their Mexican logistics and customs partners are experiencing longer wait times when northbound shipments arrive at border towns, and that’s inevitably raising transportation costs and leading to supply chain disruptions.</p></div>

US importers and their Mexican logistics and customs partners are experiencing longer wait times when northbound shipments arrive at border towns, and that’s inevitably raising transportation costs and leading to supply chain disruptions.

Tariff uncertainty pushing up transportation costs at US-Mexico border

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Although an agreement was reached on a greenhouse gas pricing measure, the Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting in London exposed deep divisions among member states on the way forward. </p></div>

Although an agreement was reached on a greenhouse gas pricing measure, the Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting in London exposed deep divisions among member states on the way forward.

IMO sets out path to decarbonize shipping after ‘contentious’ climate talks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>No matter one’s political viewpoint, the current tariff situation prevents importers and supply chain providers from making any medium- to long-term decisions related to investments or changes in sourcing patterns, writes Lars Jensen.</p></div>

No matter one’s political viewpoint, the current tariff situation prevents importers and supply chain providers from making any medium- to long-term decisions related to investments or changes in sourcing patterns, writes Lars Jensen.

On-again, off-again tariffs will disrupt decision-making for importers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Cargo theft in trucking and on the rails has been a problem for years, but it’s getting harder to combat as criminals become more sophisticated in their tactics.</p></div>

Cargo theft in trucking and on the rails has been a problem for years, but it’s getting harder to combat as criminals become more sophisticated in their tactics.

Congress makes fresh attempt to target cargo theft in US

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>AFS Logistics and TD Cowen are forecasting a decline in truckload pricing and moderation in the LTL market as shippers and carriers alike navigate a new trade reality. </p></div>

AFS Logistics and TD Cowen are forecasting a decline in truckload pricing and moderation in the LTL market as shippers and carriers alike navigate a new trade reality.

Trump tariff chaos restrains US truckload, LTL markets

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Inclement weather, the lingering effects of labor disruptions and a January surge in imports contributed to the fifth consecutive month of excessive rail dwells at Canada’s largest port.</p></div>

Inclement weather, the lingering effects of labor disruptions and a January surge in imports contributed to the fifth consecutive month of excessive rail dwells at Canada’s largest port.

Vancouver still dealing with extended rail container dwell times

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Akshay Dodeja, founder and CEO of Terminal49, talks about what customers want, how AI should be used and where technology could take the industry.</p></div>

Akshay Dodeja, founder and CEO of Terminal49, talks about what customers want, how AI should be used and where technology could take the industry.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Terminal49 was built on the development of software that helps to streamline drayage operations. Akshay Dodeja, founder and CEO of Terminal49, talks about what customers want, how AI should be used and where technology could take the industry.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Terminal49</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6371367957112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Terminal49 was built on the development of software that helps to streamline drayage operations. Akshay Dodeja, founder and CEO of Terminal49, talks about what customers want, how AI should be used and where technology could take the industry. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Terminal49

Technology’s potential in logistics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Jason Walker, regional head of contract logistics, North America, at Maersk, talks about how the company is reaching its goal of above 90% reliability and bringing sustainability to its operations.</p></div>

Jason Walker, regional head of contract logistics, North America, at Maersk, talks about how the company is reaching its goal of above 90% reliability and bringing sustainability to its operations.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Maersk is focused on achieving above 90% reliability, a rather ambitious goal given recent geopolitical tensions and other uncertainties. Jason Walker, regional head of contract logistics, North America, at Maersk, talks about how the company is reaching that goal and bringing sustainability to its operations.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Maersk</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6371364165112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Maersk is focused on achieving above 90% reliability, a rather ambitious goal given recent geopolitical tensions and other uncertainties. Jason Walker, regional head of contract logistics, North America, at Maersk, talks about how the company is reaching that goal and bringing sustainability to its operations. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Maersk

Homing in on high reliability

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>NYSHEX CEO Gordon Downes reflects on last year’s wins, revisiting the idea of index-linked contracts and how NYSHEX is creating opportunities for customers.</p></div>

NYSHEX CEO Gordon Downes reflects on last year’s wins, revisiting the idea of index-linked contracts and how NYSHEX is creating opportunities for customers.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Uncertainty can be hard on an industry that thrives on predictability, but it can also set the stage for opportunity and innovation. NYSHEX CEO Gordon Downes reflects on last year’s wins, revisiting the idea of index-linked contracts and how NYSHEX is creating opportunities for customers.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by NYSHEX</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6371363583112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Uncertainty can be hard on an industry that thrives on predictability, but it can also set the stage for opportunity and innovation. NYSHEX CEO Gordon Downes reflects on last year’s wins, revisiting the idea of index-linked contracts and how NYSHEX is creating opportunities for customers. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by NYSHEX

Finding opportunity in uncertainty

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Deutsche Post division DHL has invested $110 million to expand at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport into a “super-hub” for the Americas trade.</p></div>

Deutsche Post division DHL has invested $110 million to expand at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport into a “super-hub” for the Americas trade.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>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.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="f9z-3t-PoUM?rel=0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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