The latest episode of JOC Uncharted features a discussion with Ben Cubitt, senior vice president, Consulting and Networking Services, for Transplace. With truckload capacity at its tightest level in years and pricing moving higher, shippers are reconsidering how they will approach bids and service contracts in the first quarter of 2021. Cubitt sees shippers adding some new tools to their contracting kits as the market remains volatile, including mini-bids that generally focus on a select number of lanes and cover a short period of time. Managing carrier relationships post-bid award is crucial, he says in this week’s episode of JOC Uncharted. For more information on all current and future episodes, please click here. Total run time: 23:13 JOC News update  0:14  Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, JOC.com and The Journal of Commerce, Maritime & Trade, IHS Markit Ad Spot 3:12 JOC Uncharted One-on-one with Transplace’s Ben Cubitt 3:40 William Cassidy, Senior Editor, Trucking and Domestic Transportation, JOC, Maritime & Trade, IHS Markit Ben Cubitt, Senior Vice President, Consulting and Networking Services, Transplace

<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.

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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>Air cargo is seeing a greater volume of non-essential products to get around container shipping challenges, a move that comes at a substantial cost to shippers.</p></div>

Air cargo is seeing a greater volume of non-essential products to get around container shipping challenges, a move that comes at a substantial cost to shippers.

Air freight users forced to better manage heavily imbalanced market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The first week of December is traditionally when demand for air cargo reaches its highest level, and this year a wide imbalance between demand and available space is pushing up already elevated prices.</p></div>

The first week of December is traditionally when demand for air cargo reaches its highest level, and this year a wide imbalance between demand and available space is pushing up already elevated prices.

‘Peak’ of peak season lifts rates, demand in global air freight market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>One additional risk to a threatened strike at US East and Gulf Coast ports, which the container shipping industry did not have in October, is that the potential disruption would come just as new alliance networks are to be phased in, writes analyst Lars Jensen.  </p></div>

One additional risk to a threatened strike at US East and Gulf Coast ports, which the container shipping industry did not have in October, is that the potential disruption would come just as new alliance networks are to be phased in, writes analyst Lars Jensen.

Domino effects await if ILA strikes again: analyst

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Both CMA CGM and MSC will add a surcharge to trans-Pacific cargo transiting the canal beginning Jan. 1, pointing to higher operating costs thanks to a new system of reserving transits through the waterway. </p></div>

Both CMA CGM and MSC will add a surcharge to trans-Pacific cargo transiting the canal beginning Jan. 1, pointing to higher operating costs thanks to a new system of reserving transits through the waterway.

Carriers seek Panama Canal surcharges due to reservation system changes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Holes in the Atlantic port network are being plugged as ONE, the Ocean Alliance and HMM prepare for February’s launch of the new container shipping groupings. </p></div>

Holes in the Atlantic port network are being plugged as ONE, the Ocean Alliance and HMM prepare for February’s launch of the new container shipping groupings.

Ocean carriers outline new trans-Atlantic services from Feb. 1

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Slow vehicle sales, easing charter rates and surplus fleet growth are set to ease the intensity of the ro/ro sector. </p></div>

Slow vehicle sales, easing charter rates and surplus fleet growth are set to ease the intensity of the ro/ro sector.

Car carriers set for 2025 comedown from record year

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Severe weather and a rush of cargo before Lunar New Year celebrations slow Asian factory production are clogging major ports from Tokyo to Shanghai. </p></div>

Severe weather and a rush of cargo before Lunar New Year celebrations slow Asian factory production are clogging major ports from Tokyo to Shanghai.

Lunar cargo rush, poor weather clog major Asia ports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The acquisition of Trucker Tools will give DAT access to carrier positioning data to arm its truckload broker customers. </p></div>

The acquisition of Trucker Tools will give DAT access to carrier positioning data to arm its truckload broker customers.

DAT acquires Trucker Tools in move to reduce load board driver churn

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While US customers are importing more than usual, C.H. Robinson Worldwide’s CEO Dave Bozeman doesn’t see a ‘major material’ pull-forward of goods in the last weeks before a potential US longshore strike.</p></div>

While US customers are importing more than usual, C.H. Robinson Worldwide’s CEO Dave Bozeman doesn’t see a ‘major material’ pull-forward of goods in the last weeks before a potential US longshore strike.

Front-loading of ocean cargo diminishing, C.H. Robinson CEO says

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Forwarders and shippers expect a pending trade agreement with the European Union to boost South American imports from the continent as soon as late 2025. </p></div>

Forwarders and shippers expect a pending trade agreement with the European Union to boost South American imports from the continent as soon as late 2025.

Mercosur trade deal offers Europe-Latin America backhaul boost

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The two companies, already building a temperature-controlled warehouse at the site of CPKC’s intermodal terminal in Kansas City, Missouri, are looking to replicate that business model south of the border. </p></div>

The two companies, already building a temperature-controlled warehouse at the site of CPKC’s intermodal terminal in Kansas City, Missouri, are looking to replicate that business model south of the border.

CPKC, Americold say to expand cold chain partnership into Mexico

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A lawsuit filed Thursday in US District Court alleges the fourth-largest US freight broker e Worldwide Express engaged in a campaign of retaliation with a former agent.</p></div>

A lawsuit filed Thursday in US District Court alleges the fourth-largest US freight broker e Worldwide Express engaged in a campaign of retaliation with a former agent.

Worldwide Express rejects lawsuit claims of customer theft, hacking

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A 30% increase in the total value of transportation and logistics acquisitions over the last six months signals a stronger market for M&amp;A emerging in 2025, PwC says in a market report.</p></div>

A 30% increase in the total value of transportation and logistics acquisitions over the last six months signals a stronger market for M&A emerging in 2025, PwC says in a market report.

Transportation M&A activity seen ready to rebound as value of deals rises

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A partnership between C.H. Robinson Worldwide and Highway seeks to push carrier ID systems deeper into truck brokerage networks as shippers demand action to prevent cargo theft by fraudsters.</p></div>

A partnership between C.H. Robinson Worldwide and Highway seeks to push carrier ID systems deeper into truck brokerage networks as shippers demand action to prevent cargo theft by fraudsters.

Broker, tech firm partner to root out fake motor carriers, fight fraud

<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>The latest episode of JOC Uncharted features a discussion with Ben Cubitt, senior vice president, Consulting and Networking Services, for Transplace. Cubitt sees shippers adding some new tools to their contracting kits as the market remains volatile, including mini-bids that generally focus on a select number of lanes and cover a short period of time.</p></div>

The latest episode of JOC Uncharted features a discussion with Ben Cubitt, senior vice president, Consulting and Networking Services, for Transplace. Cubitt sees shippers adding some new tools to their contracting kits as the market remains volatile, including mini-bids that generally focus on a select number of lanes and cover a short period of time.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The latest episode of JOC Uncharted features a discussion with Ben Cubitt, senior vice president, Consulting and Networking Services, for Transplace. With truckload capacity at its tightest level in years and pricing moving higher, shippers are reconsidering how they will approach bids and service contracts in the first quarter of 2021. Cubitt sees shippers adding some new tools to their contracting kits as the market remains volatile, including mini-bids that generally focus on a select number of lanes and cover a short period of time. Managing carrier relationships post-bid award is crucial, he says in this week’s episode of JOC Uncharted.</p><p>For more information on all current and future episodes, please click here.</p><p><b>Total run time: 23:13 </b></p><h4>JOC News update  </h4><p><b>0:14</b>        Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, JOC.com and The Journal of Commerce, Maritime &amp; Trade, IHS Markit </p><h4>Ad Spot  </h4><p><b>3:12</b>        JOC Uncharted </p><h4>One-on-one with Transplace’s Ben Cubitt </h4><p><b>3:40</b>        William Cassidy, Senior Editor, Trucking and Domestic Transportation, JOC, Maritime &amp; Trade, IHS Markit </p><p>Ben Cubitt, Senior Vice President, Consulting and Networking Services, Transplace  </p></div>

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