Name: Tackling drayage pain points
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Drayage can be a major pain point for importers and exporters whose containers end up in a distribution center black hole once they clear customers. Nimesh Modi, CEO of Book Your Cargo, discusses how his company is improving visibility with a digital drayage platform, the country’s truck driver shortage, and the potential wide-reaching impact of AB5, the California law requiring stronger language for designating workers as independent contractors. TPM23, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Book Your Cargo

<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.

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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>Contract logistics was the star performer in the company’s portfolio in 2024, with gross profit rising 4% to $4 billion.</p></div>

Contract logistics was the star performer in the company’s portfolio in 2024, with gross profit rising 4% to $4 billion.

K+N sees volatility ahead from uncertain demand, geopolitical risks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Brent Sadler served in the US Navy for 26 years and now works as a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation.</p></div>

Brent Sadler served in the US Navy for 26 years and now works as a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation.

Trump taps retired navy captain to head US Maritime Administration

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Consolidation in container shipping over the last two decades and better capacity management in recent years show that the old ways of looking at vessel capacity are outdated, writes <i>Journal of Commerce</i> Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.</p></div>

Consolidation in container shipping over the last two decades and better capacity management in recent years show that the old ways of looking at vessel capacity are outdated, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

Container ship overcapacity may be more ‘benign’ than order book suggests

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Major carriers had lined up rate increases with the intention of strengthening their bargaining power during service contract negotiations, but overcapacity seems to have kept that tactic in check.   </p></div>

Major carriers had lined up rate increases with the intention of strengthening their bargaining power during service contract negotiations, but overcapacity seems to have kept that tactic in check.

Carriers jettison India-US April rate hike plans after shaky March recovery erodes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>CEO Stefan Paul told the company’s annual capital markets event in London that while K+N will focus on organic growth, it will also make bolt-on acquisitions “if they make sense.” </p></div>

CEO Stefan Paul told the company’s annual capital markets event in London that while K+N will focus on organic growth, it will also make bolt-on acquisitions “if they make sense.”

Kuehne + Nagel says gaining market share key to driving earnings growth

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Oil and gas project developers pin hopes on legislative support and tax breaks for supporting carbon capture buildouts in the US, but the future of those projects could be at a crossroads under the Trump administration.</p></div>

Oil and gas project developers pin hopes on legislative support and tax breaks for supporting carbon capture buildouts in the US, but the future of those projects could be at a crossroads under the Trump administration.

US support for carbon capture in question as projects boom along Gulf Coast

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>In a move to better utilize its leased pool of trailers, Uber Freight has partnered with software vendor Optimal Dynamics to bundle loads for drivers across 10 trailer pool locations. </p></div>

In a move to better utilize its leased pool of trailers, Uber Freight has partnered with software vendor Optimal Dynamics to bundle loads for drivers across 10 trailer pool locations.

Uber Freight offering drop-and-hook option as dedicated-like product for shippers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Acquisitions continue in the domestic freight market, with Descartes buying 3GTMS to continue a decade-long spree of purchases.  </p></div>

Acquisitions continue in the domestic freight market, with Descartes buying 3GTMS to continue a decade-long spree of purchases.

Descartes snaps up rival to double down on domestic TMS market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An alliance of global shippers is calling on the IMO to use the April gathering of its Marine Environment Protection Committee to meet the “urgency of the moment” when it comes to lowering emissions from shipping.</p></div>

An alliance of global shippers is calling on the IMO to use the April gathering of its Marine Environment Protection Committee to meet the “urgency of the moment” when it comes to lowering emissions from shipping.

Cargo owners push IMO on measures to accelerate energy transition

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While there is no strong demand trigger for LTL freight on the horizon, providers continue to add terminals and lanes to growing networks. </p></div>

While there is no strong demand trigger for LTL freight on the horizon, providers continue to add terminals and lanes to growing networks.

US LTL getting in position for higher freight demand — when it comes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Despite the month-over-month downturn, Los Angeles-Long Beach volumes were higher than a year ago as Southern California’s freight boom did not begin until the second quarter of last year.</p></div>

Despite the month-over-month downturn, Los Angeles-Long Beach volumes were higher than a year ago as Southern California’s freight boom did not begin until the second quarter of last year.

February intermodal volumes cooled in Southern California amid Southeast gains

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Groups representing transportation providers, retailers and manufacturers are calling for Congress to create a cargo theft task force blending the resources of multiple agencies as cargo crime spreads.</p></div>

Groups representing transportation providers, retailers and manufacturers are calling for Congress to create a cargo theft task force blending the resources of multiple agencies as cargo crime spreads.

Support growing for multi-agency US cargo crime task force

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Nissim Yochai, executive vice president of trans-Pacific trade for ZIM, delves into this new service network and opportunities with e-commerce shippers.</p></div>

Nissim Yochai, executive vice president of trans-Pacific trade for ZIM, delves into this new service network and opportunities with e-commerce shippers.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Earlier this year, ZIM found a new but familiar partner in MSC, a move that has allowed ZIM to better serve a growing demand for trade originating from Southeast Asia. Nissim Yochai, executive vice president of trans-Pacific trade for ZIM, delves into this new service network and opportunities with e-commerce shippers.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by ZIM</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370631299112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Earlier this year, ZIM found a new but familiar partner in MSC, a move that has allowed ZIM to better serve a growing demand for trade originating from Southeast Asia. Nissim Yochai, executive vice president of trans-Pacific trade for ZIM, delves into this new service network and opportunities with e-commerce shippers. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by ZIM

Embarking on a new partnership

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Bjorn Vang Jensen, executive vice president of ocean freight at EasySpeed, talks about unpredictable events to watch out for and how index contracts are fitting into strategies. </p></div>

Bjorn Vang Jensen, executive vice president of ocean freight at EasySpeed, talks about unpredictable events to watch out for and how index contracts are fitting into strategies.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Much of the conversation among supply chain stakeholders revolves around managing an industry in the throes of what some have called a perma-crisis. Bjorn Vang Jensen, executive vice president of ocean freight at EasySpeed, talks about unpredictable events to watch out for and how index contracts are fitting into strategies. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by EasySpeed</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370631511112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Much of the conversation among supply chain stakeholders revolves around managing an industry in the throes of what some have called a perma-crisis. Bjorn Vang Jensen, executive vice president of ocean freight at EasySpeed, talks about unpredictable events to watch out for and how index contracts are fitting into strategies. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by EasySpeed

Navigating an industry in “perma-crisis”

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Marc Schlossberg, president at EasySpeed, discusses how schedule reliability has affected the carrier/buyer relationship and proposes a better way to approach data. </p></div>

Marc Schlossberg, president at EasySpeed, discusses how schedule reliability has affected the carrier/buyer relationship and proposes a better way to approach data.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The pandemic brought into focus the importance of supply chain stability. Marc Schlossberg, president at EasySpeed, discusses how schedule reliability has affected the carrier/buyer relationship and proposes a better way to approach data. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by EasySpeed</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6370629130112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The pandemic brought into focus the importance of supply chain stability. Marc Schlossberg, president at EasySpeed, discusses how schedule reliability has affected the carrier/buyer relationship and proposes a better way to approach data. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by EasySpeed

Optimizing supply chain reliability

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Drayage can be a major pain point for importers and exporters whose containers end up in a distribution center black hole once they clear customers.</p></div>

Drayage can be a major pain point for importers and exporters whose containers end up in a distribution center black hole once they clear customers.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Drayage can be a major pain point for importers and exporters whose containers end up in a distribution center black hole once they clear customers. Nimesh Modi, CEO of Book Your Cargo, discusses how his company is improving visibility with a digital drayage platform, the country’s truck driver shortage, and the potential wide-reaching impact of AB5, the California law requiring stronger language for designating workers as independent contractors.  </p><p><i>TPM23, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Book Your Cargo</b></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6324519575112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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