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<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.

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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>Deutsche Bahn’s supervisory board approved DSV’s $16 billion acquisition of rival forwarder DB Schenker despite opposition from union members on the board.</p></div>

Deutsche Bahn’s supervisory board approved DSV’s $16 billion acquisition of rival forwarder DB Schenker despite opposition from union members on the board.

Government, board approvals clear way for DSV-DB Schenker merger

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>It is the second major port investment the Marseilles-based carrier has made recently after paying $1.2 billion last month for a majority stake in Brazil’s largest terminal operator.</p></div>

It is the second major port investment the Marseilles-based carrier has made recently after paying $1.2 billion last month for a majority stake in Brazil’s largest terminal operator.

CMA CGM shores up West Med transshipment capacity with Moroccan JV

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The completion of initial clearance improvements allows CSX to operate double-stack rail service on a temporary route from Baltimore along its network in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and into the Midwest. </p></div>

The completion of initial clearance improvements allows CSX to operate double-stack rail service on a temporary route from Baltimore along its network in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and into the Midwest.

First track improvements allow CSX to double-stack containers from Baltimore

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Port of Virginia is enjoying a 372% surge in breakbulk cargo volumes thanks largely to handling cargo shipments supporting a 2.6-gigawatt offshore wind project. </p></div>

The Port of Virginia is enjoying a 372% surge in breakbulk cargo volumes thanks largely to handling cargo shipments supporting a 2.6-gigawatt offshore wind project.

Offshore project delivers Virginia cargo windfall

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>By reworking two trans-Atlantic connections, Zim will offer new port coverage in Italy and Turkey while also offering more ways to connect with South America. </p></div>

By reworking two trans-Atlantic connections, Zim will offer new port coverage in Italy and Turkey while also offering more ways to connect with South America.

Zim’s restructured Med-US services add transshipment options

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Forwarders say intra-Asia pricing is strengthening amid congestion-based blank sailings and strong demand, and carriers are marshalling another round of peak season rate increases. </p></div>

Forwarders say intra-Asia pricing is strengthening amid congestion-based blank sailings and strong demand, and carriers are marshalling another round of peak season rate increases.

Intra-Asia container rates rebound on typhoon-tightened capacity

<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>The agency said it has secured more refunds and waivers for shippers in disputes with ocean carriers over detention and demurrage charges, with more investigations pending.  </p></div>

The agency said it has secured more refunds and waivers for shippers in disputes with ocean carriers over detention and demurrage charges, with more investigations pending.

FMC continues clawing back per diem charges for shippers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>It’s not too soon for BCOs to begin game-planning for the results of the US presidential election and what a slew of new tariffs in a possible Trump administration could mean for importers, writes shipper consultant John McCauley. </p></div>

It’s not too soon for BCOs to begin game-planning for the results of the US presidential election and what a slew of new tariffs in a possible Trump administration could mean for importers, writes shipper consultant John McCauley.

Potential Trump tariffs would reset business strategy for US importers: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A stronger manufacturing recovery is needed to increase demand in both the truckload and LTL sectors, speakers said during a <i>Journal of Commerce</i> webcast. </p></div>

A stronger manufacturing recovery is needed to increase demand in both the truckload and LTL sectors, speakers said during a Journal of Commerce webcast.

US trucking demand at 2019 levels, constraining rate hikes: analysts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers and forwarders are reporting slowdowns at several inland gateways that are linked to seasonality, equipment placement, labor disruption and carrier behavior.</p></div>

Shippers and forwarders are reporting slowdowns at several inland gateways that are linked to seasonality, equipment placement, labor disruption and carrier behavior.

US export market navigating ‘disruptive’ peak season amid ag shipment growth

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>UP’s CEO Jim Vena, during the railroad’s Q3 earnings call, appeared to take a shot at ocean carriers for not informing landside stakeholders sooner about the heavy volumes that landed along the West Coast in recent months.</p></div>

UP’s CEO Jim Vena, during the railroad’s Q3 earnings call, appeared to take a shot at ocean carriers for not informing landside stakeholders sooner about the heavy volumes that landed along the West Coast in recent months.

UP pins performance slip on communication gap over USWC cargo surge

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