The newly merged Marine Repair Service – Container Maintenance Corporation, ITI Intermodal, Inc. and Columbia Container Services is in some ways an extension of the family approach that made it successful. Vincent J. Marino, CEO of CMC-ITI-CCS, expands on the recent merger and what the future holds for the company. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by CMC-ITI-CCS

<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.

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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>While cargo volume is expected to grow 5.8% next year, the airline association is warning that aircraft supply chain issues will raise costs, possibly limiting that growth.</p></div>

While cargo volume is expected to grow 5.8% next year, the airline association is warning that aircraft supply chain issues will raise costs, possibly limiting that growth.

Capacity shortage, aging fleet to clip air cargo wings in 2025: IATA

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Airlines repositioning freighter aircraft from the trans-Atlantic to the more profitable Asia market combined with a seasonal decline in belly cargo on the Europe-US route have pushed rates on the trade lane near a two-year high.</p></div>

Airlines repositioning freighter aircraft from the trans-Atlantic to the more profitable Asia market combined with a seasonal decline in belly cargo on the Europe-US route have pushed rates on the trade lane near a two-year high.

Trans-Atlantic air cargo rates take off as capacity shifts to Asia

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the two sides have come to terms on wages, formal negotiations have stalled since mid-November as the union and maritime employers remain stuck on what provisions the deal will include about port automation.</p></div>

While the two sides have come to terms on wages, formal negotiations have stalled since mid-November as the union and maritime employers remain stuck on what provisions the deal will include about port automation.

ILA, USMX contract talks set for Jan. 7 restart ahead of strike deadline: sources

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shanghai and Ningbo are dealing with “serious” congestion, according to a forwarder, while labor shortages in Hamburg are causing berthing delays of up to 10 days.</p></div>

Shanghai and Ningbo are dealing with “serious” congestion, according to a forwarder, while labor shortages in Hamburg are causing berthing delays of up to 10 days.

Shippers, carriers face wave of port congestion, vessel delays in Asia, Europe 

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>In addition to any vessel backlogs resulting from a second potential ILA strike on Jan. 15, a major test for East Coast marine terminals will be their ability to handle the revamped carrier networks debuting in early 2025.</p></div>

In addition to any vessel backlogs resulting from a second potential ILA strike on Jan. 15, a major test for East Coast marine terminals will be their ability to handle the revamped carrier networks debuting in early 2025.

Capital upgrades ready USEC ports for another year of growth

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The world has become more turbulent and fragmented, with geopolitical events that are beyond the control of any supply chain participants playing an ever-larger role, writes Lars Jensen.</p></div>

The world has become more turbulent and fragmented, with geopolitical events that are beyond the control of any supply chain participants playing an ever-larger role, writes Lars Jensen.

New year means fresh disruption for container shipping market: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific are surging to peak-season levels as US retailers rush to ship merchandise before many factories in Asia close during the holiday celebrations that begin on Jan. 29.</p></div>

Rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific are surging to peak-season levels as US retailers rush to ship merchandise before many factories in Asia close during the holiday celebrations that begin on Jan. 29.

Trans-Pacific spot rates on the rise amid pre-Lunar New Year cargo bump

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Booming e-commerce and expectations for faster end-to-end delivery are still reconfiguring distribution networks.</p></div>

Booming e-commerce and expectations for faster end-to-end delivery are still reconfiguring distribution networks.

US warehouse vacancies expected to fall from 2024 ‘peak’

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The action, announced last week, is likely to result in US e-commerce brands shifting their fulfillment back to the US or switching to fulfillment providers in Asia, sources have told the <i>Journal of Commerce</i>.</p></div>

The action, announced last week, is likely to result in US e-commerce brands shifting their fulfillment back to the US or switching to fulfillment providers in Asia, sources have told the Journal of Commerce.

Mexico curtails duty-free fulfillment option for apparel, textile importers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container shipping has become a market where prior patterns of cyclicality must now coexist with non-cyclical forces of external shocks that long-beleaguered carriers have learned to use to their advantage, writes Peter Tirschwell.</p></div>

Container shipping has become a market where prior patterns of cyclicality must now coexist with non-cyclical forces of external shocks that long-beleaguered carriers have learned to use to their advantage, writes Peter Tirschwell.

Shippers, forwarders face a new, harsher world in ocean shipping

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Despite the kudos for railroads, some market players question the value of pandemic-era comparisons, suggesting that 2024’s peak season aligns more closely with pre-pandemic trends.</p></div>

Despite the kudos for railroads, some market players question the value of pandemic-era comparisons, suggesting that 2024’s peak season aligns more closely with pre-pandemic trends.

IMCs say railroads handled peak season surge better than pandemic

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>It’s difficult to imagine international intermodal growing much more, if at all, on the US West Coast in 2025.</p></div>

It’s difficult to imagine international intermodal growing much more, if at all, on the US West Coast in 2025.

Strong 2024 sets international intermodal up for tough comparisons

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p> The considerable intermodal ocean volumes that ordinarily would have moved in 2025 have likely been pulled forward into 2024, writes analyst Larry Gross.   </p></div>

The considerable intermodal ocean volumes that ordinarily would have moved in 2025 have likely been pulled forward into 2024, writes analyst Larry Gross.

International intermodal market enters “constrained” 2025: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Disentangling FedEx’s LTL and parcel units will take time, but it will rearrange the less-than-truckload market — and most likely raise LTL shipping costs.</p></div>

Disentangling FedEx’s LTL and parcel units will take time, but it will rearrange the less-than-truckload market — and most likely raise LTL shipping costs.

FedEx Freight spinoff is latest move to reshape US LTL market

<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>Vincent J. Marino, CEO of CMC-ITI-CCS, expands on the recent merger and what the future holds for the company.</p></div>

Vincent J. Marino, CEO of CMC-ITI-CCS, expands on the recent merger and what the future holds for the company.

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