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Description: Stevedore and terminal operator Gulf Stream Marine Vice President Tony Jaworski and Business Development Manager Brett Holliday discuss expectations for steel trade, wind energy, and consolidation. 2019 JOC Breakbulk & Project Cargo Conference, New Orleans

Stevedore and terminal operator Gulf Stream Marine Vice President Tony Jaworski and Business Development Manager Brett Holliday discuss expectations for steel trade, wind energy, and consolidation. 2019 JOC Breakbulk & Project Cargo Conference, New Orleans

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The European Commission wants member states to exert greater control over low-value imports, while its consumer watchdog has launched an investigation into e-commerce giant Shein.</p></div>

The European Commission wants member states to exert greater control over low-value imports, while its consumer watchdog has launched an investigation into e-commerce giant Shein.

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Europe joins US in call for end to e-commerce ‘de minimis’ exemption

<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.

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 top 15 liners in the <i>Journal of Commerce</i> rankings collectively carried 18.8 million TEUs to the US from Asia last year, up 17.3% from 2023. </p></div>

The top 15 liners in the Journal of Commerce rankings collectively carried 18.8 million TEUs to the US from Asia last year, up 17.3% from 2023.

Cosco/OOCL maintain top spot for carriers hauling US imports from Asia

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>project44 is the latest established software provider to release a suite of artificial intelligence agents amid a torrent of startups building tools for logistics providers and shippers. </p></div>

project44 is the latest established software provider to release a suite of artificial intelligence agents amid a torrent of startups building tools for logistics providers and shippers.

Incumbents, upstarts strive for lead in agentic AI arms race

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The congestion is making it difficult for truckers to return empty containers and puts shippers at risk for late fees on empty returns and import retrievals. </p></div>

The congestion is making it difficult for truckers to return empty containers and puts shippers at risk for late fees on empty returns and import retrievals.

Stakeholders say choked NY-NJ marine terminals creating delays at port

<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>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>The latest <i>Journal of Commerce</i> Intermodal Service Scorecard shows how the performance of North American Class I railroads suffered due to congestion caused by high cargo volumes in Southern California and severe weather in the Southeast. </p></div>

The latest Journal of Commerce Intermodal Service Scorecard shows how the performance of North American Class I railroads suffered due to congestion caused by high cargo volumes in Southern California and severe weather in the Southeast.

Rail customers show frustration with H2’24 performance in new Journal survey

<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>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>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>Gulf Stream Marine Vice President Tony Jaworski and Business Development Manager Brett Holliday discuss the Logistic stevedore and terminal operator's expectations for steel trade, wind energy, and consolidation. </p></div>

Gulf Stream Marine Vice President Tony Jaworski and Business Development Manager Brett Holliday discuss the Logistic stevedore and terminal operator's expectations for steel trade, wind energy, and consolidation.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Stevedore and terminal operator Gulf Stream Marine Vice President Tony Jaworski and Business Development Manager Brett Holliday discuss expectations for steel trade, wind energy, and consolidation.</p><p><i>2019 JOC Breakbulk &amp; Project Cargo Conference, New Orleans</i></p><p></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="URZ3gg3qK6A"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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