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Description: While the COVID-19 pandemic showcased the importance of the trucking industry, it also highlighted its communications gaps. Michael Mecca, CEO of PortPro, talks about developing software to help close those gaps, the importance of improving communications in the drayage industry and why drayage technology is getting more investor attention. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by PortPro

While the COVID-19 pandemic showcased the importance of the trucking industry, it also highlighted its communications gaps. Michael Mecca, CEO of PortPro, talks about developing software to help close those gaps, the importance of improving communications in the drayage industry and why drayage technology is getting more investor attention. TPM24, Long Beach, California Sponsored by PortPro

<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.

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Heathrow shutdown plunges air cargo supply chain into chaos

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The automotive sector is driving the unseasonably strong volumes as manufacturers expedite shipments from Europe to the US to avoid new duties coming in April.</p></div>

The automotive sector is driving the unseasonably strong volumes as manufacturers expedite shipments from Europe to the US to avoid new duties coming in April.

Trans-Atlantic air cargo demand surges ahead of US tariffs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The ability to shift capacity to alternative growth markets combined with a diversified cargo mix will insulate the airline from US moves to target e-commerce imports from China, according to its chairman.</p></div>

The ability to shift capacity to alternative growth markets combined with a diversified cargo mix will insulate the airline from US moves to target e-commerce imports from China, according to its chairman.

‘Resilient’ Cathay Pacific ready to offset any e-commerce decline: chairman

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While strong e-commerce demand last year filled all available air freight capacity out of China and kept the industry in peak season mode, recent US moves to clamp down on low-value Chinese imports have rattled the market.</p></div>

While strong e-commerce demand last year filled all available air freight capacity out of China and kept the industry in peak season mode, recent US moves to clamp down on low-value Chinese imports have rattled the market.

Air cargo rates tumble as market adjusts to looming ‘de minimis’ changes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Contract logistics was the star performer in the company’s portfolio in 2024, with gross profit rising 4% to $4 billion.</p></div>

Contract logistics was the star performer in the company’s portfolio in 2024, with gross profit rising 4% to $4 billion.

K+N sees volatility ahead from uncertain demand, geopolitical risks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Forwarders say they are seeing utilization only near 50% on the Asia-Mexico lane amid seasonally low demand and tariff uncertainties. </p></div>

Forwarders say they are seeing utilization only near 50% on the Asia-Mexico lane amid seasonally low demand and tariff uncertainties.

Key Mexican container ports facing delays amid calls by larger vessels

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier is deriving an increasing share of its revenue from long-haul trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe services while the contribution from the intra-Asia trade declined last year.</p></div>

The carrier is deriving an increasing share of its revenue from long-haul trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe services while the contribution from the intra-Asia trade declined last year.

Yang Ming to buy three 8,000-TEU ships in first stage of fleet expansion

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>In creating the threat of a clearly significant penalty, the US Trade Representative essentially forced observers to not merely give a thumbs up or down to the proposal, but to offer alternative solutions. </p></div>

In creating the threat of a clearly significant penalty, the US Trade Representative essentially forced observers to not merely give a thumbs up or down to the proposal, but to offer alternative solutions.

Plan to tax Chinese ships turned maritime malaise into ‘brainstorming session’

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move comes as Hutchison is facing increasing pressure from the Chinese government over the $22.8 billion sale of its ports business outside of China to BlackRock and TiL, especially the Panama ports.</p></div>

The move comes as Hutchison is facing increasing pressure from the Chinese government over the $22.8 billion sale of its ports business outside of China to BlackRock and TiL, especially the Panama ports.

Hutchison to delay Panama ports deal signing amid growing Beijing pressure

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Donald Trump’s latest tariffs targeting the auto sector have put key ro/ro ports on alert as they face a “chilling effect” on volumes.</p></div>

Donald Trump’s latest tariffs targeting the auto sector have put key ro/ro ports on alert as they face a “chilling effect” on volumes.

US ports anxious that new tariffs will drag down auto shipments

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier wants the tax imposed on CO2 emissions to raise the price of conventional bunkers high enough to force increased demand for low- and zero-emission fuels and narrow the yawning price gap between green and fossil energy.</p></div>

The carrier wants the tax imposed on CO2 emissions to raise the price of conventional bunkers high enough to force increased demand for low- and zero-emission fuels and narrow the yawning price gap between green and fossil energy.

High fuel levy would avoid ‘pay-to-pollute’ scenario: Maersk

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The port authority on Wednesday completed an expansion of Inland Port Greer ahead of the opening of the near-dock Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF) at the Port of Charleston later this year. </p></div>

The port authority on Wednesday completed an expansion of Inland Port Greer ahead of the opening of the near-dock Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF) at the Port of Charleston later this year.

SC Ports expanding intermodal capabilities to handle growing demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ongoing supply chain disruption and a significant increase in trading of container freight futures among speculative investors could accelerate the adoption of financial hedging tools among shippers and other physical industry players.</p></div>

Ongoing supply chain disruption and a significant increase in trading of container freight futures among speculative investors could accelerate the adoption of financial hedging tools among shippers and other physical industry players.

Freight futures get second look amid increased risk, trading volumes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>In a move to better utilize its leased pool of trailers, Uber Freight has partnered with software vendor Optimal Dynamics to bundle loads for drivers across 10 trailer pool locations. </p></div>

In a move to better utilize its leased pool of trailers, Uber Freight has partnered with software vendor Optimal Dynamics to bundle loads for drivers across 10 trailer pool locations.

Uber Freight offering drop-and-hook option as dedicated-like product for shippers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Both volumes and rates in the flatbed sector of the truckload spot market are rising as importers rush industrial products through US ports and across the border.</p></div>

Both volumes and rates in the flatbed sector of the truckload spot market are rising as importers rush industrial products through US ports and across the border.

Pre-tariff imports seen driving US flatbed spot demand higher

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deal comes as the world’s largest container shipping company looks to establish a bigger foothold in surface transportation. </p></div>

The deal comes as the world’s largest container shipping company looks to establish a bigger foothold in surface transportation.

MSC subsidiary acquiring US intermodal provider COFC Logistics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Excess capacity and waning US import demand caused in part by tariff uncertainty could put further downward pressure on drayage pricing in the second quarter.</p></div>

Excess capacity and waning US import demand caused in part by tariff uncertainty could put further downward pressure on drayage pricing in the second quarter.

Shrinking US drayage capacity to continue outstripping demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Josh Allen, chief commercial officer of ITS Logistics, talks about the company’s offerings and upcoming investments.</p></div>

Josh Allen, chief commercial officer of ITS Logistics, talks about the company’s offerings and upcoming investments.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>ITS Logistics is building on its reputation as a premier leader in inland freight management with the recent release of its premium trailer pool and drop trailer solution, as well as the Container AI platform. Josh Allen, chief commercial officer of ITS Logistics, talks about the company’s offerings and upcoming investments. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by ITS Logistics</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370827390112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

ITS Logistics is building on its reputation as a premier leader in inland freight management with the recent release of its premium trailer pool and drop trailer solution, as well as the Container AI platform. Josh Allen, chief commercial officer of ITS Logistics, talks about the company’s offerings and upcoming investments. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by ITS Logistics

Building on strengths

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Gnosis Freight’s Chief Technology Officer Jake Hoffman delves more into a recent partnership with Hapag-Lloyd and PayCargo and enhancements to the company's Container Lifecycle Management platform.</p></div>

Gnosis Freight’s Chief Technology Officer Jake Hoffman delves more into a recent partnership with Hapag-Lloyd and PayCargo and enhancements to the company's Container Lifecycle Management platform.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Gnosis Freight recently announced a partnership with Hapag-Lloyd and PayCargo on a first-of-its-kind container payment platform. Gnosis’ Chief Technology Officer Jake Hoffman delves more into that partnership and enhancements to the company's Container Lifecycle Management platform.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Gnosis Freight</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370828644112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Gnosis Freight recently announced a partnership with Hapag-Lloyd and PayCargo on a first-of-its-kind container payment platform. Gnosis’ Chief Technology Officer Jake Hoffman delves more into that partnership and enhancements to the company's Container Lifecycle Management platform. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Gnosis Freight

Enhancing the customer experience

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Omar Abuhashish, co-founder and CEO of Reform, discusses AI’s staying power in the industry and his thoughts on human-in-the-loop approaches.</p></div>

Omar Abuhashish, co-founder and CEO of Reform, discusses AI’s staying power in the industry and his thoughts on human-in-the-loop approaches.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In recent years, supply chain stakeholders have turned to artificial intelligence as a way to enhance operational efficiency. Omar Abuhashish, co-founder and CEO of Reform, discusses AI’s staying power in the industry and his thoughts on human-in-the-loop approaches.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Reform</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370828148112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

In recent years, supply chain stakeholders have turned to artificial intelligence as a way to enhance operational efficiency. Omar Abuhashish, co-founder and CEO of Reform, discusses AI’s staying power in the industry and his thoughts on human-in-the-loop approaches. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Reform

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Michael Mecca, CEO of PortPro, talks about developing software to help close communication gaps in trucking, the importance of improving communications in the drayage industry and why drayage technology is getting more investor attention.</p></div>

Michael Mecca, CEO of PortPro, talks about developing software to help close communication gaps in trucking, the importance of improving communications in the drayage industry and why drayage technology is getting more investor attention.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>While the COVID-19 pandemic showcased the importance of the trucking industry, it also highlighted its communications gaps. Michael Mecca, CEO of PortPro, talks about developing software to help close those gaps, the importance of improving communications in the drayage industry and why drayage technology is getting more investor attention.</p><p><i>TPM24, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by PortPro</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6350689018112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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