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Sponsored: DHL Europe Vice President Felix Heger on 2019 market concerns from fuel surcharges to carriers entering the forwarding space. "China-Europe rail is here to stay ... everybody needs it sometimes," he said, sharing observations of the JOC Container Trade Europe panel on which he spoke. Heger also discussed digitalization focused on smaller-scale inefficiencies, such as paper-based notes; deteriorating carrier service quality; and the growing importance of organizing haulage. 2018 JOC Container Trade Europe, Hamburg, Germany

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But any shipper celebrations over potentially lower rates in a cooling market will be tempered by concerns about border congestion as US customs will now be tasked with processing millions of de minimis imports every day.</p></div>

But any shipper celebrations over potentially lower rates in a cooling market will be tempered by concerns about border congestion as US customs will now be tasked with processing millions of de minimis imports every day.

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Air cargo braces for impact as US restores duties on Chinese e-commerce

<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.

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 the Gemini Cooperation is hitting its schedule reliability goals, Hapag-Lloyd’s chief executive said fully unwinding its former carrier alliance and dealing with terminal congestion in some locations are providing challenges.  </p></div>

While the Gemini Cooperation is hitting its schedule reliability goals, Hapag-Lloyd’s chief executive said fully unwinding its former carrier alliance and dealing with terminal congestion in some locations are providing challenges.

Gemini will roll out more ships to stop cargo from rolling: Habben Jansen

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Some US-based shippers are racing to beat the April 9 imposition of new tariffs on most goods, while others are holding back product in Asia on the chance the levies will be reduced by President Donald Trump, whose tariff implementation strategy in recent weeks has been marked by a large dose of impulsiveness.</p></div>

Some US-based shippers are racing to beat the April 9 imposition of new tariffs on most goods, while others are holding back product in Asia on the chance the levies will be reduced by President Donald Trump, whose tariff implementation strategy in recent weeks has been marked by a large dose of impulsiveness.

New US tariffs forcing shippers to recalculate supply chains on the fly

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>There is a seasonal element to the second quarter increase in capacity deployed on the trade, but the reluctance by ocean carriers to withdraw capacity comes amid increasing signs of a price war.</p></div>

There is a seasonal element to the second quarter increase in capacity deployed on the trade, but the reluctance by ocean carriers to withdraw capacity comes amid increasing signs of a price war.

Asia-Europe carriers hold back on blanks despite rate weakness

<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 services 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 services to shippers.

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

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But countries believed by the White House as having an unfair advantage over the US on trade will be hit with higher levies, including China, South Korea and European Union nations. </p></div>

But countries believed by the White House as having an unfair advantage over the US on trade will be hit with higher levies, including China, South Korea and European Union nations.

Trump announces 10% across-the-board tariffs on all US imports

<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>The expedited service will require terminals within the Northwest Seaport Alliance to load rail-bound trains within 48 hours of vessel arrival, significantly faster than the average dwell times of eight to 15 days experienced last year during a surge in container volumes.</p></div>

The expedited service will require terminals within the Northwest Seaport Alliance to load rail-bound trains within 48 hours of vessel arrival, significantly faster than the average dwell times of eight to 15 days experienced last year during a surge in container volumes.

BNSF-Norfolk Southern unveil faster inland service from Pacific Northwest

<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>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>John Painter, president and CEO at Guangzhou Port America, talks about major infrastructure projects at the port and why China remains a big part of companies’ business strategies. </p></div>

John Painter, president and CEO at Guangzhou Port America, talks about major infrastructure projects at the port and why China remains a big part of companies’ business strategies.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Last year, the Port of Nansha surpassed 20 million TEUs, a tremendous leap from 20 years ago when the Chinese seaport processed about 100,000 TEUs. John Painter, president and CEO at Guangzhou Port America, talks about major infrastructure projects at the port and why China remains a big part of companies’ business strategies. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Guangzhou Port America</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370982115112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Last year, the Port of Nansha surpassed 20 million TEUs, a tremendous leap from 20 years ago when the Chinese seaport processed about 100,000 TEUs. John Painter, president and CEO at Guangzhou Port America, talks about major infrastructure projects at the port and why China remains a big part of companies’ business strategies. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Guangzhou Port America

Keeping up with demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Susan Kastilahn, business development manager at CargoWise, discusses the importance of securing the first and last mile of the supply chain.</p></div>

Susan Kastilahn, business development manager at CargoWise, discusses the importance of securing the first and last mile of the supply chain.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Visibility is key to ensuring that cargo gets to its final destination and CargoWise is aiming to make things more seamless with its product solutions. Susan Kastilahn, business development manager at CargoWise, discusses the importance of securing the first and last mile of the supply chain.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by CargoWise</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370982298112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Visibility is key to ensuring that cargo gets to its final destination and CargoWise is aiming to make things more seamless with its product solutions. Susan Kastilahn, business development manager at CargoWise, discusses the importance of securing the first and last mile of the supply chain. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by CargoWise

Solving logistical pain points

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Corey Abbott, PortPro’s chief growth officer, talks about the company’s enterprising efforts and what sets PortPro apart from its competition.</p></div>

Corey Abbott, PortPro’s chief growth officer, talks about the company’s enterprising efforts and what sets PortPro apart from its competition.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In the drayage business, time is money, and PortPro seeks to give customers both through the use of its operating software. Corey Abbott, PortPro’s chief growth officer, talks about the company’s enterprising efforts and what sets PortPro apart from its competition.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by PortPro</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370982963112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

In the drayage business, time is money, and PortPro seeks to give customers both through the use of its operating software. Corey Abbott, PortPro’s chief growth officer, talks about the company’s enterprising efforts and what sets PortPro apart from its competition. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by PortPro

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sponsored: DHL Europe Vice President Felix Heger on 2019 market concerns, China-Europe rail, digitalization, deteriorating carrier service quality; and the growing importance of organizing haulage.</p></div>

Sponsored: DHL Europe Vice President Felix Heger on 2019 market concerns, China-Europe rail, digitalization, deteriorating carrier service quality; and the growing importance of organizing haulage.

<div class="phx-topic"><p><b>Sponsored:</b> DHL Europe Vice President Felix Heger on 2019 market concerns from fuel surcharges to carriers entering the forwarding space. "China-Europe rail is here to stay ... everybody needs it sometimes," he said, sharing observations of the JOC Container Trade Europe panel on which he spoke. Heger also discussed digitalization focused on smaller-scale inefficiencies, such as paper-based notes; deteriorating carrier service quality; and the growing importance of organizing haulage.</p><p><i>2018 JOC Container Trade Europe, Hamburg, Germany </i></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="GTGeDdG2dng"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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