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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

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Price and volume increases are being seen across trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic trade lanes, but there is little clarity on whether underlying demand is enough to prop up spot rates once the tariffs have been implemented. </p></div>

Price and volume increases are being seen across trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic trade lanes, but there is little clarity on whether underlying demand is enough to prop up spot rates once the tariffs have been implemented.

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New Trump tariffs spur rise in US-bound air cargo rates amid frontloading

<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.

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>The change to a more freight-all-kinds strategy comes as ongoing contracts for the 2024-25 service year bundled with penalty clauses have proved to be problematic for keeping customer relationships intact.</p></div>

The change to a more freight-all-kinds strategy comes as ongoing contracts for the 2024-25 service year bundled with penalty clauses have proved to be problematic for keeping customer relationships intact.

India-US liners tweak 2025-26 contract plans amid shipper performance fears: NVOs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The terminal operator says buying the railroad that connects ports on the canal’s Pacific and Atlantic sides fits into its overall strategy of offering more service to shippers.  </p></div>

The terminal operator says buying the railroad that connects ports on the canal’s Pacific and Atlantic sides fits into its overall strategy of offering more service to shippers.

APM acquires first railroad asset with deal for Panama Canal’s short line

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Firms sourcing from Vietnam, India or Mexico rely heavily on components, raw materials and equipment from China, which will remain an essential link in the production supply chain even if it’s no longer the only one.</p></div>

Firms sourcing from Vietnam, India or Mexico rely heavily on components, raw materials and equipment from China, which will remain an essential link in the production supply chain even if it’s no longer the only one.

China to maintain pivotal production role globally despite tariffs: CSCMP

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A total of 68 sailings globally are expected to be canceled during April, according to maritime consultancy Drewry, with about half of the cancellations in trans-Pacific services.</p></div>

A total of 68 sailings globally are expected to be canceled during April, according to maritime consultancy Drewry, with about half of the cancellations in trans-Pacific services.

April blank sailings ramp up amid push to finalize long-term contracts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Forwarders say they are seeing utilization only near 50% on the Asia-Mexico lane amid seasonally low demand and tariff uncertainties. </p></div>

Forwarders say they are seeing utilization only near 50% on the Asia-Mexico lane amid seasonally low demand and tariff uncertainties.

Key Mexican container ports facing delays amid calls by larger vessels

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>As shippers race to get goods from Mexico and Canada into the US before full implementation of 25% tariffs Wednesday, they’re beginning to rethink supply chains.</p></div>

As shippers race to get goods from Mexico and Canada into the US before full implementation of 25% tariffs Wednesday, they’re beginning to rethink supply chains.

Disrupted cross-border freight shipping braces for US tariffs

<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 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>The initiative, called RailGreen, will allow intermodal customers to purchase verified carbon certificates reflecting their use of lower-emission freight options.</p></div>

The initiative, called RailGreen, will allow intermodal customers to purchase verified carbon certificates reflecting their use of lower-emission freight options.

Norfolk Southern launches program to certify carbon emissions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Both volumes and rates in the flatbed sector of the truckload spot market are rising as importers rush industrial products through US ports and across the border.</p></div>

Both volumes and rates in the flatbed sector of the truckload spot market are rising as importers rush industrial products through US ports and across the border.

Pre-tariff imports seen driving US flatbed spot demand higher

<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>Info-X founder and managing director Rishi Parti talks about the company’s newly launched tools powered by next-gen AI and what he would like to see in the logistics industry.</p></div>

Info-X founder and managing director Rishi Parti talks about the company’s newly launched tools powered by next-gen AI and what he would like to see in the logistics industry.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>For more than 20 years, Info-X has been helping NVOs, forwarders and BCOs transition from analog to digital operations. Founder and managing director Rishi Parti talks about Info-X’s newly launched tools powered by next-gen AI and what he would like to see in the logistics industry.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Info-X</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370928137112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

For more than 20 years, Info-X has been helping NVOs, forwarders and BCOs transition from analog to digital operations. Founder and managing director Rishi Parti talks about Info-X’s newly launched tools powered by next-gen AI and what he would like to see in the logistics industry. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Info-X

New heights of technology

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Josh Allen, chief commercial officer of ITS Logistics, talks about the company’s offerings and upcoming investments.</p></div>

Josh Allen, chief commercial officer of ITS Logistics, talks about the company’s offerings and upcoming investments.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>ITS Logistics is building on its reputation as a premier leader in inland freight management with the recent release of its premium trailer pool and drop trailer solution, as well as the Container AI platform. Josh Allen, chief commercial officer of ITS Logistics, talks about the company’s offerings and upcoming investments. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by ITS Logistics</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370827390112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

ITS Logistics is building on its reputation as a premier leader in inland freight management with the recent release of its premium trailer pool and drop trailer solution, as well as the Container AI platform. Josh Allen, chief commercial officer of ITS Logistics, talks about the company’s offerings and upcoming investments. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by ITS Logistics

Building on strengths

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Gnosis Freight’s Chief Technology Officer Jake Hoffman delves more into a recent partnership with Hapag-Lloyd and PayCargo and enhancements to the company's Container Lifecycle Management platform.</p></div>

Gnosis Freight’s Chief Technology Officer Jake Hoffman delves more into a recent partnership with Hapag-Lloyd and PayCargo and enhancements to the company's Container Lifecycle Management platform.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Gnosis Freight recently announced a partnership with Hapag-Lloyd and PayCargo on a first-of-its-kind container payment platform. Gnosis’ Chief Technology Officer Jake Hoffman delves more into that partnership and enhancements to the company's Container Lifecycle Management platform.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Gnosis Freight</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370828644112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Gnosis Freight recently announced a partnership with Hapag-Lloyd and PayCargo on a first-of-its-kind container payment platform. Gnosis’ Chief Technology Officer Jake Hoffman delves more into that partnership and enhancements to the company's Container Lifecycle Management platform. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Gnosis Freight

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<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>

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