Name: Inside the Box Terminal, Part II
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See how an 80-by-150-foot crane is moved from Gdynia, Poland to a container terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey. Second in a series of Journal of Commerce video reports on Global Terminal's expansion. Be sure to bookmark Global’s Amazing Race for JOC’s continuing coverage of the expansion project, which is slated to run through mid-April 2014. Contact Joseph Bonney at jbonney@joc.com and follow him at twitter.com/JosephBonney .

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The former Wisconsin congressman and Fox Business host was confirmed by a 77-22 vote on Tuesday. </p></div>

The former Wisconsin congressman and Fox Business host was confirmed by a 77-22 vote on Tuesday.

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Senate confirms Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation

<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.

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>Full ships from China are arriving as labor action roils container handling at major hubs in Rotterdam and throughout France, with the disruption exacerbated by bad weather.</p></div>

Full ships from China are arriving as labor action roils container handling at major hubs in Rotterdam and throughout France, with the disruption exacerbated by bad weather.

Strikes, storms and record volumes adding to North Europe port delays

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Despite its strong performance, the South Korean carrier said uncertainty over the timing of a return to Suez Canal transits and the impact of US tariffs on trans-Pacific trade flows was clouding its 2025 outlook.</p></div>

Despite its strong performance, the South Korean carrier said uncertainty over the timing of a return to Suez Canal transits and the impact of US tariffs on trans-Pacific trade flows was clouding its 2025 outlook.

Red Sea diversions, trans-Pacific volume drive HMM to solid annual result

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Donald Trump said he planned to announce that the US would impose a 25% tariff on all imports of steel and aluminum, both of which are key cargo types for the breakbulk sector.</p></div>

Donald Trump said he planned to announce that the US would impose a 25% tariff on all imports of steel and aluminum, both of which are key cargo types for the breakbulk sector.

Tariffs introduce uncertainty amid growth in US steel imports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But with a large drop in imports forecast for the second half of February, terminal operators say they will get dwell times and cargo fluidity back to normal by the end of the month.</p></div>

But with a large drop in imports forecast for the second half of February, terminal operators say they will get dwell times and cargo fluidity back to normal by the end of the month.

January cargo spike kept Los Angeles-Long Beach rail dwells largely elevated

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett said US port cargo “could be badly hit” if tariffs on Asian and European countries increase prices and prompt US consumers to buy less.</p></div>

But Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett said US port cargo “could be badly hit” if tariffs on Asian and European countries increase prices and prompt US consumers to buy less.

Import upgrade from US retailers comes despite Trump tariff uncertainty

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Three carriers who were part of the now-disbanded THE Alliance can start offering service to and from the US by Sunday after the Federal Maritime Commission studied the new partnership’s market impact. </p></div>

Three carriers who were part of the now-disbanded THE Alliance can start offering service to and from the US by Sunday after the Federal Maritime Commission studied the new partnership’s market impact.

Premier Alliance cleared for launch after FMC review period ends

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While tariffs and the trade wars that could result are indeed a serious matter, the direct effects of potential US tariffs on Canada and Mexico on the North American intermodal market would be “relatively minor,” writes Larry Gross.</p></div>

While tariffs and the trade wars that could result are indeed a serious matter, the direct effects of potential US tariffs on Canada and Mexico on the North American intermodal market would be “relatively minor,” writes Larry Gross.

North American intermodal would escape tariffs largely unscathed: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A new report from software vendor Kaleris has found that terminal operators around the globe believe they are providing better visibility data than shippers say are they receiving. </p></div>

A new report from software vendor Kaleris has found that terminal operators around the globe believe they are providing better visibility data than shippers say are they receiving.

Shippers want more visibility data than terminals are providing: survey

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Unstructured data, security concerns and value questions are holding back the progression of technology in the breakbulk industry.</p></div>

Unstructured data, security concerns and value questions are holding back the progression of technology in the breakbulk industry.

Project cargo sector disadvantaged by lag in AI adoption

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While trucking companies and intermodal carriers believe contract rates will rise this summer, shippers are skeptical given past predictions that have fallen by the wayside. </p></div>

While trucking companies and intermodal carriers believe contract rates will rise this summer, shippers are skeptical given past predictions that have fallen by the wayside.

Stakeholders still in wait-and-see mode on US freight market turn

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The ocean carrier is diving into domestic intermodal logistics for shippers sending freight from inland markets to the West Coast.</p></div>

The ocean carrier is diving into domestic intermodal logistics for shippers sending freight from inland markets to the West Coast.

ONE launches domestic repositioning program on inland loads to West Coast

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>In terms of raw dollars, intermodal shippers saved an average of $741 per container versus truckload for spot market transactions across the 120 lanes in the <i>Journal of Commerce</i> Intermodal Savings Index, up from $649 one year ago.</p></div>

In terms of raw dollars, intermodal shippers saved an average of $741 per container versus truckload for spot market transactions across the 120 lanes in the Journal of Commerce Intermodal Savings Index, up from $649 one year ago.

US spot intermodal savings dipped in Q4, but remained above historical norms

<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>See how an 80-by-150-foot crane is moved from Gdynia, Poland to a container terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey. Second in a series of Journal of Commerce video reports on Global Terminal's expansion.</p></div>

See how an 80-by-150-foot crane is moved from Gdynia, Poland to a container terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey. Second in a series of Journal of Commerce video reports on Global Terminal's expansion.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>See how an 80-by-150-foot crane is moved from Gdynia, Poland to a container terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey. Second in a series of Journal of Commerce video reports on Global Terminal's expansion.</p><p>Be sure to bookmark <a href="http://www.joc.com/special-topics/globals-amazing-race">Global’s Amazing Race</a> for JOC’s continuing coverage of the expansion project, which is slated to run through mid-April 2014.</p><p><i>Contact Joseph Bonney at <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=jbonney@joc.com">jbonney@joc.com</a> and follow him at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/JosephBonney">twitter.com/JosephBonney</a>.</i></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="tpSWho4OZu8?rel=0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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