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For years, the trucking industry has been facing a driver shortage. This is especially prevalent in the breakbulk sector due to port congestion and parking shortages creating long working hours. Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing at Trans American Trucking & Warehouse, discusses the positive influence federal policies can have on the breakbulk industry, Trans American’s growing customer relationships and how atomic verdicts impact small businesses. Breakbulk24, New Orleans, Louisiana Sponsored by Trans American Trucking & Warehouse

<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>The Viau and Maisonneuve marine terminals closed to ship, rail and truck traffic Thursday morning as members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 375, which represents 1,200 dockworkers at Montreal, walked off the job. </p></div>

The Viau and Maisonneuve marine terminals closed to ship, rail and truck traffic Thursday morning as members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 375, which represents 1,200 dockworkers at Montreal, walked off the job.

Montreal warns of vessel diversions as strike against MSC terminals begins

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While conventional retailers were decreasing their orders, the growth of e-commence shipments from Asia was more consistent as elevated air cargo rates pushed more shippers to move goods via ocean transport, the carrier’s CEO said. </p></div>

While conventional retailers were decreasing their orders, the growth of e-commence shipments from Asia was more consistent as elevated air cargo rates pushed more shippers to move goods via ocean transport, the carrier’s CEO said.

Freight rates supported by bullish fundamentals to persist through Q4: Matson

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The revised forecast, which covers the carrier’s financial year to March 31, 2025, is 13% higher than the $2.7 billion estimate it gave on July 31.</p></div>

The revised forecast, which covers the carrier’s financial year to March 31, 2025, is 13% higher than the $2.7 billion estimate it gave on July 31.

ONE upgrades full-year profit forecast to $3 billion after strong early peak season

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Fewer port calls in the Gemini network will allow the carrier to move greater volumes with the same number of ships, Vincent Clerc said while reporting a highly profitable third quarter.</p></div>

Fewer port calls in the Gemini network will allow the carrier to move greater volumes with the same number of ships, Vincent Clerc said while reporting a highly profitable third quarter.

Maersk’s existing fleet size sufficient to handle short-term demand growth: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>There is no way to predict when carriers will return to the shorter route between Asia and Europe, and cargo owners want to factor that uncertainty into their long-term rate agreements for 2025.</p></div>

There is no way to predict when carriers will return to the shorter route between Asia and Europe, and cargo owners want to factor that uncertainty into their long-term rate agreements for 2025.

Asia-Europe shippers sail into contract talks with Red Sea top of agenda

<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>The gains suggest Hub benefited from an aggressive pricing posture in bids that went live earlier this year, reversing some of its market share loss in 2023 by offering attractive rates to shippers.</p></div>

The gains suggest Hub benefited from an aggressive pricing posture in bids that went live earlier this year, reversing some of its market share loss in 2023 by offering attractive rates to shippers.

Hub Group’s Q3 intermodal volumes jump amid cargo frontloading

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Less-than-truckload volumes may be down as much as 15% from 2021, but carriers are pushing for rate hikes in single-digit percentages as they plan expansion. </p></div>

Less-than-truckload volumes may be down as much as 15% from 2021, but carriers are pushing for rate hikes in single-digit percentages as they plan expansion.

US LTL carriers raising rates as shippers keep wary eye on 2025

<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>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>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>Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing at Trans American Trucking &amp; Warehouse, discusses the positive influence federal policies can have on the breakbulk industry, Trans American’s growing customer relationships and how atomic verdicts impact small businesses.</p></div>

Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing at Trans American Trucking & Warehouse, discusses the positive influence federal policies can have on the breakbulk industry, Trans American’s growing customer relationships and how atomic verdicts impact small businesses.

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>For years, the trucking industry has been facing a driver shortage. This is especially prevalent in the breakbulk sector due to port congestion and parking shortages creating long working hours. Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing at Trans American Trucking &amp; Warehouse, discusses the positive influence federal policies can have on the breakbulk industry, Trans American’s growing customer relationships and how atomic verdicts impact small businesses.</p><p><i>Breakbulk24, New Orleans, Louisiana</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Trans American Trucking &amp; Warehouse</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6354446976112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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