The year between TPM 2015 and TPM 2016 was marked by low demand and excess capacity that spurred freight rates to historic lows, triggering industry consolidation and threatening some of its biggest players. In this video, JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett chats with Laufer Group International CEO Mark Laufer about how those challenges are shaping the industry and impacting shippers. You can find all of our TPM 2016 coverage here .

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Capacity will continue to be the greatest challenge facing cargo owners moving goods from Asia by air this year. </p></div>

Capacity will continue to be the greatest challenge facing cargo owners moving goods from Asia by air this year.

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Ex-Asia air freight capacity constraints to persist in 2025

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deal will see Acuitive Solutions’ AcuAudit product integrated into Cass’ freight audit and payment platform, one widely used by large shippers.</p></div>

The deal will see Acuitive Solutions’ AcuAudit product integrated into Cass’ freight audit and payment platform, one widely used by large shippers.

Cass acquires international freight invoice auditing tool to widen modal reach

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Whether it be geopolitical crises, labor unrest or the wild card of a second Trump administration, the global supply chain will face no shortage of unknowns in 2025.</p></div>

Whether it be geopolitical crises, labor unrest or the wild card of a second Trump administration, the global supply chain will face no shortage of unknowns in 2025.

Risks ‘coming fast’ as global supply chain shifts nervously into new year

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As the supply-demand imbalance drives air freight rates to levels not seen in two years, forwarders are trying to balance the contractual requirements of airlines while securing capacity at reasonable rates for customers.</p></div>

As the supply-demand imbalance drives air freight rates to levels not seen in two years, forwarders are trying to balance the contractual requirements of airlines while securing capacity at reasonable rates for customers.

Tight capacity, high demand expected to push air cargo costs higher in 2025

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Advent eModal, a three-decade landmark provider of fee collection and appointment scheduling at container terminals, has been sold by private equity group Blackstone to air cargo software specialist CargoSprint. </p></div>

Advent eModal, a three-decade landmark provider of fee collection and appointment scheduling at container terminals, has been sold by private equity group Blackstone to air cargo software specialist CargoSprint.

Air cargo payment provider acquires Advent eModal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The decline reflects the wider slide in container freight rates from August, which accelerated in October and November as cargo demand eased.</p></div>

The decline reflects the wider slide in container freight rates from August, which accelerated in October and November as cargo demand eased.

Taiwan’s Big Three carriers see 30% slide in H2 monthly revenues after rate slump

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier’s top-line financials are a clear signal that container shipping is firmly back in profitable territory following a poor end to 2023 that left several carriers nursing losses.</p></div>

The carrier’s top-line financials are a clear signal that container shipping is firmly back in profitable territory following a poor end to 2023 that left several carriers nursing losses.

Cosco forecasts 95% jump in 2024 net profit on robust volumes, freight rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A confluence of factors, including vessel bunching at Asian load ports and a pre-Lunar New Year cargo surge, have combined to cause congestion at the port and reduce its railcar availability.</p></div>

A confluence of factors, including vessel bunching at Asian load ports and a pre-Lunar New Year cargo surge, have combined to cause congestion at the port and reduce its railcar availability.

Vancouver braces for congestion, high rail dwells through January

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The project, expected to drive further investment at Europe’s second-busiest port, is the largest investment in Europe’s chemical industry in more than 20 years. </p></div>

The project, expected to drive further investment at Europe’s second-busiest port, is the largest investment in Europe’s chemical industry in more than 20 years.

Cargo volumes for mega cracker project at Antwerp to peak in 2025

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With the threat of a US port strike averted, the transition to new global service networks will not be accompanied by widespread disruption, the analyst believes.</p></div>

With the threat of a US port strike averted, the transition to new global service networks will not be accompanied by widespread disruption, the analyst believes.

Limited disruption likely as new carrier alliances roll out: Alphaliner

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US last-mile market has become fragmented, benefiting shippers from both a cost and capacity perspective. </p></div>

The US last-mile market has become fragmented, benefiting shippers from both a cost and capacity perspective.

FedEx, UPS to continue discounting parcel rates amid increased competition

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers have long outsourced drayage to third parties, but farming out allocation decisions to managed transportation providers threads the needle between access to capacity and neutrality.</p></div>

Shippers have long outsourced drayage to third parties, but farming out allocation decisions to managed transportation providers threads the needle between access to capacity and neutrality.

Drayage outsourcing a path to solving diversification challenge

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The acquisition is part of a surge in logistics M&amp;A transactions aimed at simplifying access to systems and services for shippers and brokers.</p></div>

The acquisition is part of a surge in logistics M&A transactions aimed at simplifying access to systems and services for shippers and brokers.

BlueGrace joins logistics M&A wave, adding FreightCenter to its portfolio

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The challenges for truck demand growth in 2025 vary depending on activity in four major sectors: warehousing, office, data centers and manufacturing, according to Jason Miller.</p></div>

The challenges for truck demand growth in 2025 vary depending on activity in four major sectors: warehousing, office, data centers and manufacturing, according to Jason Miller.

Nonresidential construction a headwind for trucking demand: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Carriers adopting a “wait-and-see” approach to the new regulation will face significant penalties and a potential loss of income from decarbonization-focused customers, according to a report from the classification society.</p></div>

Carriers adopting a “wait-and-see” approach to the new regulation will face significant penalties and a potential loss of income from decarbonization-focused customers, according to a report from the classification society.

High price to pay for non-compliance with FuelEU rules: Lloyd’s Register

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The lack of sustained underlying freight demand is keeping contract truckload rates close to flat, analysts and shippers say, despite a late-year seasonal gain in spot rates.</p></div>

The lack of sustained underlying freight demand is keeping contract truckload rates close to flat, analysts and shippers say, despite a late-year seasonal gain in spot rates.

US truckload spot rates rising, but shippers keeping lid on contract rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>It’s important for railroads to prevent export containers from clogging their terminals because domestic and international intermodal cargo share terminal space.</p></div>

It’s important for railroads to prevent export containers from clogging their terminals because domestic and international intermodal cargo share terminal space.

Norfolk Southern begins limiting export container moves ahead of possible strike

<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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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The year between TPM 2015 and TPM 2016 was marked by low demand and excess capacity that spurred freight rates to historic lows, triggering industry consolidation and threatening some of its biggest players. In this video, JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett chats with Laufer Group International CEO Mark Laufer about how those challenges are shaping the industry and impacting shippers. </p></div>

The year between TPM 2015 and TPM 2016 was marked by low demand and excess capacity that spurred freight rates to historic lows, triggering industry consolidation and threatening some of its biggest players. In this video, JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett chats with Laufer Group International CEO Mark Laufer about how those challenges are shaping the industry and impacting shippers.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The year between TPM 2015 and TPM 2016 was marked by low demand and excess capacity that spurred freight rates to historic lows, triggering industry consolidation and threatening some of its biggest players. In this video, JOC Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett chats with Laufer Group International CEO Mark Laufer about how those challenges are shaping the industry and impacting shippers. You can find all of our TPM 2016 coverage <a href="http://www.joc.com/special-topics/tpm-2016">here</a>.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="B3TGqYLgoYw"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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