Name: The next era of technology in logistics
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The pandemic roiled the industry with significant capacity constraints and fluctuating demand, creating an environment in which logistics providers craved visibility and control in their operations. At TPM23, Michael Lautenbach, global head of order management systems at DHL Global Forwarding, spoke about the significance of good data, ETA accuracy, and what’s next in technology for the supply chain. TPM23, Long Beach, California Sponsored by DHL Global Forwarding

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Chartered flights from China to the US have been canceled and air freight traffic has declined as Washington prepares to scrap the duty-free exemption for low-value goods shipped from China and Hong Kong.</p></div>

Chartered flights from China to the US have been canceled and air freight traffic has declined as Washington prepares to scrap the duty-free exemption for low-value goods shipped from China and Hong Kong.

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Air cargo volumes fall on trans-Pacific as US de minimis changes loom

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>If regulatory approval is achieved, the deal will nearly double the size of CMA CGM subsidiary CEVA Logistics’ footprint in a rapidly expanding region.</p></div>

If regulatory approval is achieved, the deal will nearly double the size of CMA CGM subsidiary CEVA Logistics’ footprint in a rapidly expanding region.

CEVA expands reach in Turkey with $440 million acquisition

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The closure of freighter slots at the airport beginning in August is expected to last several months because of an estimated $1 billion investment plan launched by port operator Adani Airport Holding.</p></div>

The closure of freighter slots at the airport beginning in August is expected to last several months because of an estimated $1 billion investment plan launched by port operator Adani Airport Holding.

Indian air cargo braces for disruptions amid looming upgrade project at Mumbai

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>US tariffs on China and the 90-day pause on tariffs imposed by Washington on a host of other countries made it difficult to assess how the market would develop this year, according to the forwarder’s CEO.</p></div>

US tariffs on China and the 90-day pause on tariffs imposed by Washington on a host of other countries made it difficult to assess how the market would develop this year, according to the forwarder’s CEO.

Kuehne + Nagel’s financial crystal ball clouded by US tariff disruption

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>HHG imports rose almost 20% in 2024, fueled in part by home remodeling, but US tariffs on China and Vietnam could reverse that gain. </p></div>

HHG imports rose almost 20% in 2024, fueled in part by home remodeling, but US tariffs on China and Vietnam could reverse that gain.

Tariffs threaten rebound in US household goods imports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>US ports and support infrastructure like warehouses and rail connections aren’t better equipped to handle import surges than they were during the pandemic when record volumes drove congestion to historic highs, carrier executives said this week.</p></div>

US ports and support infrastructure like warehouses and rail connections aren’t better equipped to handle import surges than they were during the pandemic when record volumes drove congestion to historic highs, carrier executives said this week.

Container lines warn of congestion threat when Asia imports rebound

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Direct services to Asia and the EU have pulled more resin cargoes away from Houston, but the Gulf Coast is still the main route to the South American market.</p></div>

Direct services to Asia and the EU have pulled more resin cargoes away from Houston, but the Gulf Coast is still the main route to the South American market.

Tariffs jeopardize resin volume gains for US Southeast ports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container lines saw a first-quarter demand boost from US shippers eager to bring in cargo before the April implementation of the Trump administration’s tariffs.</p></div>

Container lines saw a first-quarter demand boost from US shippers eager to bring in cargo before the April implementation of the Trump administration’s tariffs.

Cosco reports strong Q1 trans-Pacific volumes amid rush to beat tariffs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The issue of transit time variability in Latin America has downstream impacts for projects, with forwarders often having to get creative to figure out workarounds due to unforeseen delays. </p></div>

The issue of transit time variability in Latin America has downstream impacts for projects, with forwarders often having to get creative to figure out workarounds due to unforeseen delays.

Breakbulk25: Transparency key to navigating complicated LatAm project market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With far fewer US-bound goods leaving Chinese docks, carriers have accelerated the raft of blank sailings and service suspensions that began earlier this month, sources tell the <i>Journal of Commerce</i>. </p></div>

With far fewer US-bound goods leaving Chinese docks, carriers have accelerated the raft of blank sailings and service suspensions that began earlier this month, sources tell the Journal of Commerce.

Trans-Pacific capacity cuts accelerating amid sharp reduction in Chinese cargo

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers and service providers say much of the project cargo industry dodged a bullet with the latest US fee proposal targeting Chinese-built ships.</p></div>

Shippers and service providers say much of the project cargo industry dodged a bullet with the latest US fee proposal targeting Chinese-built ships.

Breakbulk25: Trade policy headwinds haven’t dampened all optimism

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Speakers at the conference in New Orleans agreed that recent volatility has yet to significantly slow projects or investments in the project cargo sector.</p></div>

Speakers at the conference in New Orleans agreed that recent volatility has yet to significantly slow projects or investments in the project cargo sector.

Breakbulk25: Logistics managers push adaptability amid market turmoil

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Insufficient volumes, including on the lane between the Port of Virginia and Memphis, have forced the railroad to reallocate resources to areas where it believes container business will grow in the future.</p></div>

Insufficient volumes, including on the lane between the Port of Virginia and Memphis, have forced the railroad to reallocate resources to areas where it believes container business will grow in the future.

Norfolk Southern to drop international intermodal service on many USEC lanes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The companies say it is important to be agile with capacity deployment if there is a significant decline in volumes crossing the docks at Los Angeles and Long Beach amid the trade conflict with China.</p></div>

The companies say it is important to be agile with capacity deployment if there is a significant decline in volumes crossing the docks at Los Angeles and Long Beach amid the trade conflict with China.

Knight-Swift, Union Pacific brace for West Coast volume downturn

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The president of the second-largest US LTL provider sees Amazon’s decision to offer its vendors LTL service as an opportunity for ODFL to move more retail freight. </p></div>

The president of the second-largest US LTL provider sees Amazon’s decision to offer its vendors LTL service as an opportunity for ODFL to move more retail freight.

Amazon LTL offering is no threat to standalone carriers: ODFL

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers need to collect and share accurate shipment data and even rethink some shipping processes ahead of July 19 changes to LTL classification, experts tell the <i>Journal of Commerce.</i> </p></div>

Shippers need to collect and share accurate shipment data and even rethink some shipping processes ahead of July 19 changes to LTL classification, experts tell the Journal of Commerce.

Lack of accurate data a threat to US shippers as LTL reclassification nears

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Alexandra Griffon, co-founder and CEO of BlueCargo, offers her thoughts on AI adoption, where BlueCargo can bridge the gaps and her recommendations for shippers considering incorporating AI into their workflows. </p></div>

Alexandra Griffon, co-founder and CEO of BlueCargo, offers her thoughts on AI adoption, where BlueCargo can bridge the gaps and her recommendations for shippers considering incorporating AI into their workflows.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>As supply chain stakeholders seek efficiency and cost benefits to their operations, more are turning to artificial intelligence to maximize savings. Alexandra Griffon, co-founder and CEO of BlueCargo, offers her thoughts on AI adoption, where BlueCargo can bridge the gaps and her recommendations for shippers considering incorporating AI into their workflows. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by BlueCargo</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372077573112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

As supply chain stakeholders seek efficiency and cost benefits to their operations, more are turning to artificial intelligence to maximize savings. Alexandra Griffon, co-founder and CEO of BlueCargo, offers her thoughts on AI adoption, where BlueCargo can bridge the gaps and her recommendations for shippers considering incorporating AI into their workflows. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by BlueCargo

Applying AI to the logistics industry

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Stuart Sandlin, president of Hapag-Lloyd, talks about the progress the Gemini Cooperation has seen since its launch and his thoughts on building a workforce.</p></div>

Stuart Sandlin, president of Hapag-Lloyd, talks about the progress the Gemini Cooperation has seen since its launch and his thoughts on building a workforce.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Eager to improve its on-time reliability, Hapag-Lloyd partnered with Maersk to form the Gemini Cooperation, which officially launched in February. Stuart Sandlin, president of Hapag-Lloyd, talks about the progress the alliance has seen since the launch and his thoughts on building a workforce.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Hapag-Lloyd</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372079230112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Eager to improve its on-time reliability, Hapag-Lloyd partnered with Maersk to form the Gemini Cooperation, which officially launched in February. Stuart Sandlin, president of Hapag-Lloyd, talks about the progress the alliance has seen since the launch and his thoughts on building a workforce. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Hapag-Lloyd

Aligning strategies

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Greg Kefer, chief marketing officer at Raft, talks about how AI can help stakeholders deal with tariff issues and how the human element factors into the technological movement.</p></div>

Greg Kefer, chief marketing officer at Raft, talks about how AI can help stakeholders deal with tariff issues and how the human element factors into the technological movement.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The industry’s growing use of artificial intelligence is coming at a critical time as the supply chain contends with the impacts of tariffs. Greg Kefer, chief marketing officer at Raft, talks about how AI can help stakeholders deal with tariff issues and how the human element factors into the technological movement.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Raft</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372079501112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The industry’s growing use of artificial intelligence is coming at a critical time as the supply chain contends with the impacts of tariffs. Greg Kefer, chief marketing officer at Raft, talks about how AI can help stakeholders deal with tariff issues and how the human element factors into the technological movement. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Raft

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The pandemic roiled the industry with significant capacity constraints and fluctuating demand, creating an environment in which logistics providers craved visibility and control in their operations. </p></div>

The pandemic roiled the industry with significant capacity constraints and fluctuating demand, creating an environment in which logistics providers craved visibility and control in their operations.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The pandemic roiled the industry with significant capacity constraints and fluctuating demand, creating an environment in which logistics providers craved visibility and control in their operations. At TPM23, Michael Lautenbach, global head of order management systems at DHL Global Forwarding, spoke about the significance of good data, ETA accuracy, and what’s next in technology for the supply chain. </p><p><i>TPM23, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by DHL Global Forwarding</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6324531779112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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