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Invitation-only events including a small group of beneficial cargo owners and transportation providers in a confidential environment.

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Shipper Roundtables

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Average rates hit a 2024 high in early December but have declined steadily since, with not even an early Lunar New Year able to prevent the slide.  </p></div>

Average rates hit a 2024 high in early December but have declined steadily since, with not even an early Lunar New Year able to prevent the slide.

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Air cargo rates fall out of Asia despite rising volume on US, Europe trades

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Airbus’ sudden shutdown of its heavy-lift subsidiary is pushing aviation experts to investigate alternative options to ensure lifts for outsized and project cargo loads are maintained.</p></div>

Airbus’ sudden shutdown of its heavy-lift subsidiary is pushing aviation experts to investigate alternative options to ensure lifts for outsized and project cargo loads are maintained.

Closure of heavy-lift airline heightens concerns over aging global fleet

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Doha-based carrier will expand the digital connectivity of its containers to improve real-time visibility across the global cargo and passenger network.</p></div>

The Doha-based carrier will expand the digital connectivity of its containers to improve real-time visibility across the global cargo and passenger network.

Qatar Cargo launches ‘transformative’ digitalization drive for air containers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US is seeking to amend rules regarding so-called de minimis shipments, which have skyrocketed since the pandemic. </p></div>

The US is seeking to amend rules regarding so-called de minimis shipments, which have skyrocketed since the pandemic.

CBP seeks industry input on rules curbing low-value shipment abuse

<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.

Ex-Asia air freight capacity constraints to persist in 2025

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The FMC complaint is a rare instance of a container line accusing a shipper of not living up to the terms of a service contract.</p></div>

The FMC complaint is a rare instance of a container line accusing a shipper of not living up to the terms of a service contract.

CU Lines claims Amazon backed out of service contract as ocean rates fell

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Donald Trump, just hours after returning to the White House Monday, signed an executive order to begin the process of pulling the US out of the Paris Agreement climate change treaty.</p></div>

Donald Trump, just hours after returning to the White House Monday, signed an executive order to begin the process of pulling the US out of the Paris Agreement climate change treaty.

Progress on carbon pricing on track despite US stance on green initiatives: IMO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ocean carriers may soon finalize a series of large ship orders as the newbuilding spree that took the order book to a record 8.3 million TEUs by the end of 2024 is set to continue.</p></div>

Ocean carriers may soon finalize a series of large ship orders as the newbuilding spree that took the order book to a record 8.3 million TEUs by the end of 2024 is set to continue.

Murky outlook for container shipping is no barrier to ship ordering bonanza

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>President Donald Trump injecting himself into longshore labor talks and his recent threat to take over the Panama Canal are a precursor to the unpredictability container shipping will face over the next four years, writes <i>Journal of Commerce</i> Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.</p></div>

President Donald Trump injecting himself into longshore labor talks and his recent threat to take over the Panama Canal are a precursor to the unpredictability container shipping will face over the next four years, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

Bolder Trump injects new volatility into container shipping

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Changes in supply chains, rising manufacturing demand and even the collapse of Yellow have more LTL trucking firms looking for business on the US-Mexico border.</p></div>

Changes in supply chains, rising manufacturing demand and even the collapse of Yellow have more LTL trucking firms looking for business on the US-Mexico border.

US LTL providers seeking bigger share of Mexico cross-border trucking

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Officials at Los Angeles and Long Beach say they are prepared to do what is necessary should the new administration target green policies at the ports.</p></div>

Officials at Los Angeles and Long Beach say they are prepared to do what is necessary should the new administration target green policies at the ports.

Southern California ports ready to defend green initiatives from Trump White House

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A “pivot” from LTL acquisitions and terminal openings may signal greater belt-tightening by trucking companies in a continuing soft market.</p></div>

A “pivot” from LTL acquisitions and terminal openings may signal greater belt-tightening by trucking companies in a continuing soft market.

Knight-Swift puts LTL buyouts on hold as US freight market flattens

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Increased demand and diminishing new capacity will lead to an inflection point for logistics rents in a stronger second half of 2025, executives at the real estate developer say.</p></div>

Increased demand and diminishing new capacity will lead to an inflection point for logistics rents in a stronger second half of 2025, executives at the real estate developer say.

Prologis sees post-election rush for logistics real estate in US

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The announcement comes less than a month after FedEx said it would spin off FedEx Freight, which would be the largest standalone LTL provider in North America by revenue. </p></div>

The announcement comes less than a month after FedEx said it would spin off FedEx Freight, which would be the largest standalone LTL provider in North America by revenue.

FedEx Freight says CEO Moll to retire Jan. 31

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The largest intermodal provider in the US says it’s time for shippers to talk about higher rates for service but understands the shift is not likely to occur until the second half of the year.</p></div>

The largest intermodal provider in the US says it’s time for shippers to talk about higher rates for service but understands the shift is not likely to occur until the second half of the year.

J.B. Hunt preparing customers for boost in contract rail rates in 2025

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