Sponsored: A wide-ranging conversation with Gulf Intermodal Services’ President Will Connell discusses the driver shortage, chassis availability, and the resin boom. Hear how the motor carrier is facing the problems head-on and moving toward reducing customer delays in an interview conducted at the JOC 2019 Gulf Shipping Conference in Houston. JOC Gulf Shipping 2019, Houston

<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.

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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>Capacity will continue to be the greatest challenge facing cargo owners moving goods from Asia by air this year. </p></div>

Capacity will continue to be the greatest challenge facing cargo owners moving goods from Asia by air this year.

Ex-Asia air freight capacity constraints to persist in 2025

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deal will see Acuitive Solutions’ AcuAudit product integrated into Cass’ freight audit and payment platform, one widely used by large shippers.</p></div>

The deal will see Acuitive Solutions’ AcuAudit product integrated into Cass’ freight audit and payment platform, one widely used by large shippers.

Cass acquires international freight invoice auditing tool to widen modal reach

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Whether it be geopolitical crises, labor unrest or the wild card of a second Trump administration, the global supply chain will face no shortage of unknowns in 2025.</p></div>

Whether it be geopolitical crises, labor unrest or the wild card of a second Trump administration, the global supply chain will face no shortage of unknowns in 2025.

Risks ‘coming fast’ as global supply chain shifts nervously into new year

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Officials at Los Angeles and Long Beach say they are prepared to do what is necessary should the new administration target green policies at the ports.</p></div>

Officials at Los Angeles and Long Beach say they are prepared to do what is necessary should the new administration target green policies at the ports.

Southern California ports ready to defend green initiatives from Trump White House

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The ocean carrier made the changes ahead of the launch of its partnership with Hapag-Lloyd, referring shippers to the new alliance’s services as an alternative.</p></div>

The ocean carrier made the changes ahead of the launch of its partnership with Hapag-Lloyd, referring shippers to the new alliance’s services as an alternative.

Maersk rejigs standalone services ahead of Gemini Cooperation launch

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>New services entered the trade last year amid elevated rates and high demand, but a seasonal lull is putting pressure on prices with plentiful space now on the lane.</p></div>

New services entered the trade last year amid elevated rates and high demand, but a seasonal lull is putting pressure on prices with plentiful space now on the lane.

ECSA-US spot rates weaken rapidly after hitting record high in Q4

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk will alternatively use feeder connections to relay Indian loads to the US East and West coasts over Gemini hub ports in Asia.</p></div>

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk will alternatively use feeder connections to relay Indian loads to the US East and West coasts over Gemini hub ports in Asia.

Transshipment networks to give Gemini-linked boost to India-US trade

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>By promising 90%-plus schedule reliability using a hub-and-spoke model, the Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd alliance is tacking sharply away from the industry pack in attempting to solve the problem of unreliable schedules that continues to plague the industry well after the end of COVID-19.</p></div>

By promising 90%-plus schedule reliability using a hub-and-spoke model, the Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd alliance is tacking sharply away from the industry pack in attempting to solve the problem of unreliable schedules that continues to plague the industry well after the end of COVID-19.

Gemini Cooperation on cusp of launching bold experiment in service networks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Increased demand and diminishing new capacity will lead to an inflection point for logistics rents in a stronger second half of 2025, executives at the real estate developer say.</p></div>

Increased demand and diminishing new capacity will lead to an inflection point for logistics rents in a stronger second half of 2025, executives at the real estate developer say.

Prologis sees post-election rush for logistics real estate in US

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Just ahead of November’s election, then-Commissioner Sola laid out “America First” initiatives during an October speech, highlighting the further development of LNG export facilities and the fuel’s impact on ship bunkering.</p></div>

Just ahead of November’s election, then-Commissioner Sola laid out “America First” initiatives during an October speech, highlighting the further development of LNG export facilities and the fuel’s impact on ship bunkering.

Trump appoints Louis Sola to chairman’s slot at FMC

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A startup founded and backed by ex-Flexport sales executives is aiming to help shippers manage the flood of outbound sales efforts they receive from logistics providers. </p></div>

A startup founded and backed by ex-Flexport sales executives is aiming to help shippers manage the flood of outbound sales efforts they receive from logistics providers.

Flexport alums arm 3PLs with tools to refine shipper outreach

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A new report from the Biden administration alleges that Beijing has a poor compliance record with the WTO, practices duplicitous trade policies that give the country unfair advantages, and operates with an overall lack of transparency.</p></div>

A new report from the Biden administration alleges that Beijing has a poor compliance record with the WTO, practices duplicitous trade policies that give the country unfair advantages, and operates with an overall lack of transparency.

China’s ‘predatory’ maritime policies threaten global trade: White House

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The announcement comes less than a month after FedEx said it would spin off FedEx Freight, which would be the largest standalone LTL provider in North America by revenue. </p></div>

The announcement comes less than a month after FedEx said it would spin off FedEx Freight, which would be the largest standalone LTL provider in North America by revenue.

FedEx Freight says CEO Moll to retire Jan. 31

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The largest intermodal provider in the US says it’s time for shippers to talk about higher rates for service but understands the shift is not likely to occur until the second half of the year.</p></div>

The largest intermodal provider in the US says it’s time for shippers to talk about higher rates for service but understands the shift is not likely to occur until the second half of the year.

J.B. Hunt preparing customers for boost in contract rail rates in 2025

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With plenty of truck capacity still available, US shippers are trying to tamp down rising truck rates without driving off their current truckload carriers. </p></div>

With plenty of truck capacity still available, US shippers are trying to tamp down rising truck rates without driving off their current truckload carriers.

Shippers balance near-term market, long-term forecasts in trucking bids

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Barstow International Gateway will be a transloading hub where the contents of ocean containers come to be transferred into 53-foot domestic containers to travel inland, ensuring quicker turnarounds of ocean boxes moving back to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.</p></div>

The Barstow International Gateway will be a transloading hub where the contents of ocean containers come to be transferred into 53-foot domestic containers to travel inland, ensuring quicker turnarounds of ocean boxes moving back to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

BNSF Barstow project to proceed after CARB emissions rule withdrawn

<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>Sponsored: Gulf Intermodal Services’ President Will Connell on the driver shortage, chassis availability, and the resin boom. </p></div>

Sponsored: Gulf Intermodal Services’ President Will Connell on the driver shortage, chassis availability, and the resin boom.

<div class="phx-topic"><p><b>Sponsored: </b>A wide-ranging conversation with Gulf Intermodal Services’ President Will Connell discusses the driver shortage, chassis availability, and the resin boom. Hear how the motor carrier is facing the problems head-on and moving toward reducing customer delays in an interview conducted at the JOC 2019 Gulf Shipping Conference in Houston.</p><p><i>JOC Gulf Shipping 2019, Houston</i></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="A_R-HMKMrS0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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