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Description: Earlier this year, ZIM found a new but familiar partner in MSC, a move that has allowed ZIM to better serve a growing demand for trade originating from Southeast Asia. Nissim Yochai, executive vice president of trans-Pacific trade for ZIM, delves into this new service network and opportunities with e-commerce shippers. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by ZIM

Earlier this year, ZIM found a new but familiar partner in MSC, a move that has allowed ZIM to better serve a growing demand for trade originating from Southeast Asia. Nissim Yochai, executive vice president of trans-Pacific trade for ZIM, delves into this new service network and opportunities with e-commerce shippers. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by ZIM

<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>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>Shippers, carriers and forwarders say uncertainty around consumer demand, tariffs and geopolitical disruptions has produced a wider range of service contract rates this year.</p></div>

Shippers, carriers and forwarders say uncertainty around consumer demand, tariffs and geopolitical disruptions has produced a wider range of service contract rates this year.

Largest US importers finalizing contracts in ‘unsettled’ trans-Pacific

<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>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>Acquisitions continue in the domestic freight market, with Descartes buying 3GTMS to continue a decade-long spree of purchases.  </p></div>

Acquisitions continue in the domestic freight market, with Descartes buying 3GTMS to continue a decade-long spree of purchases.

Descartes snaps up rival to double down on domestic TMS market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Fikret Ersoy, chief commercial officer at PSA BDP, talks about the company’s growing use of AI and how customers can shift from a market-competing mentality to one focused on market creation.</p></div>

Fikret Ersoy, chief commercial officer at PSA BDP, talks about the company’s growing use of AI and how customers can shift from a market-competing mentality to one focused on market creation.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Geopolitical issues and other recent instances of disruption have prompted businesses to build in measures to stay agile in uncertain times. Fikret Ersoy, chief commercial officer at PSA BDP, talks about the company’s growing use of AI and how customers can shift from a market-competing mentality to one focused on market creation.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by PSA BDP</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370684777112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Geopolitical issues and other recent instances of disruption have prompted businesses to build in measures to stay agile in uncertain times. Fikret Ersoy, chief commercial officer at PSA BDP, talks about the company’s growing use of AI and how customers can shift from a market-competing mentality to one focused on market creation. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by PSA BDP

Moving toward a market-creating mentality

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Dennis Monts, president and chief operating officer at PayCargo, makes the case for sharing data and discusses the company’s partnership with Gnosis Freight to help Hapag-Lloyd with its North American fee payment portal.</p></div>

Dennis Monts, president and chief operating officer at PayCargo, makes the case for sharing data and discusses the company’s partnership with Gnosis Freight to help Hapag-Lloyd with its North American fee payment portal.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Enhanced cargo visibility and efficiency often depend on how well data can be conveyed through a traditionally siloed supply chain. Dennis Monts, president and chief operating officer at PayCargo, makes the case for sharing data and discusses the company’s partnership with Gnosis Freight to help Hapag-Lloyd with its North American fee payment portal.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by PayCargo</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370685249112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Enhanced cargo visibility and efficiency often depend on how well data can be conveyed through a traditionally siloed supply chain. Dennis Monts, president and chief operating officer at PayCargo, makes the case for sharing data and discusses the company’s partnership with Gnosis Freight to help Hapag-Lloyd with its North American fee payment portal. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by PayCargo

Bridging siloed systems

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Noel Hacegaba, chief operating officer of the Port of Long Beach, talks about the growth of the port’s Supply Chain Information Highway and a newly released white paper on clean marine fuels. </p></div>

Noel Hacegaba, chief operating officer of the Port of Long Beach, talks about the growth of the port’s Supply Chain Information Highway and a newly released white paper on clean marine fuels.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The Port of Long Beach recently celebrated two major milestones: a record year for cargo that exceeded pandemic-driven numbers and the 20th anniversary of its Green Port Policy. Noel Hacegaba, the port’s chief operating officer, talks about how the port is leaning into those efforts with the growth of its Supply Chain Information Highway and a newly released white paper on clean marine fuels. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370684956112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The Port of Long Beach recently celebrated two major milestones: a record year for cargo that exceeded pandemic-driven numbers and the 20th anniversary of its Green Port Policy. Noel Hacegaba, the port’s chief operating officer, talks about how the port is leaning into those efforts with the growth of its Supply Chain Information Highway and a newly released white paper on clean marine fuels. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Nissim Yochai, executive vice president of trans-Pacific trade for ZIM, delves into this new service network and opportunities with e-commerce shippers.</p></div>

Nissim Yochai, executive vice president of trans-Pacific trade for ZIM, delves into this new service network and opportunities with e-commerce shippers.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Earlier this year, ZIM found a new but familiar partner in MSC, a move that has allowed ZIM to better serve a growing demand for trade originating from Southeast Asia. Nissim Yochai, executive vice president of trans-Pacific trade for ZIM, delves into this new service network and opportunities with e-commerce shippers.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by ZIM</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370631299112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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