Name: TPM20 Preview: What to Expect
Uploaded: Feb 21, 2020, 9:22 AM EST
Description: IHS Markit Vice President Peter Tirschwell on what to expect at this year's TPM Conference (1-4 March 2020, Long Beach, Calif). For the full agenda visit: www.joc-tpm.com/agenda

IHS Markit Vice President Peter Tirschwell on what to expect at this year's TPM Conference (1-4 March 2020, Long Beach, Calif). For the full agenda visit: www.joc-tpm.com/agenda

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An initial flurry of activity will be followed by a drop in demand after e-commerce from China and Hong Kong no longer enjoys duty-free treatment, the head of the air cargo group tells the <i>Journal of Commerce</i>.</p></div>

An initial flurry of activity will be followed by a drop in demand after e-commerce from China and Hong Kong no longer enjoys duty-free treatment, the head of the air cargo group tells the Journal of Commerce.

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Prepare for period of ‘panic’ in trans-Pacific air cargo market: Tiaca

<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.

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 carrier will enter long-term charters for 10 ships of 11,500-TEU capacity that will be deployed across various global trades and be capable of running on both regular bunkers and LNG. </p></div>

The carrier will enter long-term charters for 10 ships of 11,500-TEU capacity that will be deployed across various global trades and be capable of running on both regular bunkers and LNG.

Zim fills out its post-Panamax tonnage with $2.3 billion charter deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The group’s secretary-general said there was “no Plan B” to fall back on, but is confident any disagreements between member states over the proposed midterm measures to reduce carbon emissions from shipping will be resolved during this week’s meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee.</p></div>

The group’s secretary-general said there was “no Plan B” to fall back on, but is confident any disagreements between member states over the proposed midterm measures to reduce carbon emissions from shipping will be resolved during this week’s meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee.

Fuel levy, intensity standard will be agreed to by Friday: IMO chief

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While strong volume and congestion at both ends of the trade lane are filling the available capacity, the canceled sailings suggest carriers expect demand to falter.</p></div>

While strong volume and congestion at both ends of the trade lane are filling the available capacity, the canceled sailings suggest carriers expect demand to falter.

Ocean Alliance rolls out series of blank sailings on Asia-North Europe

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Eighteen Republican members of Congress said the remedies laid out as part of the US’ investigation into China’s maritime dominance are unworkable for farmers, notably a port tax on Chinese vessels and the requirement that an increasing volume of US exports be shipped on US-flagged vessels. </p></div>

Eighteen Republican members of Congress said the remedies laid out as part of the US’ investigation into China’s maritime dominance are unworkable for farmers, notably a port tax on Chinese vessels and the requirement that an increasing volume of US exports be shipped on US-flagged vessels.

Farm state House members say USTR proposal offers big risks to US ag interests

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A general rate increase implemented by carriers in the eastbound trans-Pacific on April 1 has largely stuck, giving shippers less leverage in attempting to lower contract rates for 2025–26 service year.</p></div>

A general rate increase implemented by carriers in the eastbound trans-Pacific on April 1 has largely stuck, giving shippers less leverage in attempting to lower contract rates for 2025–26 service year.

Trans-Pac GRI offers resistance to retailers’ push for lower contract rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The $12 million investment in Cargado will be used to expand the load board with other tools for freight brokers to tap into cross-border freight growth.</p></div>

The $12 million investment in Cargado will be used to expand the load board with other tools for freight brokers to tap into cross-border freight growth.

Mexico potential leads investors to back cross-border load board

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The partnership will see SMC3 provide less-than-truckload rating, booking and tracking data into Turvo’s transportation management system, which primarily serves US freight brokers and third-party logistics providers.</p></div>

The partnership will see SMC3 provide less-than-truckload rating, booking and tracking data into Turvo’s transportation management system, which primarily serves US freight brokers and third-party logistics providers.

TMS provider Turvo turns to SMC3 to enable LTL ambitions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The deal will merge “K” Lines’ traditional logistics activities in ocean and air freight with Kamigumi’s niche business in project cargo logistics.</p></div>

The deal will merge “K” Lines’ traditional logistics activities in ocean and air freight with Kamigumi’s niche business in project cargo logistics.

‘K’ Line to expand logistics operations in joint venture with Kamigumi

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Damage from last fall’s Hurricane Helene continues to affect CSX’s operations in the Southeast, while the fast-tracking of construction work at Baltimore’s Howard Street Tunnel provides another challenge.</p></div>

Damage from last fall’s Hurricane Helene continues to affect CSX’s operations in the Southeast, while the fast-tracking of construction work at Baltimore’s Howard Street Tunnel provides another challenge.

CSX Q1 service metrics take hit amid storm recovery, tunnel project

<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>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>Remi Lalonde, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at CN, talks about building resiliency and where he sees the future of railroad. </p></div>

Remi Lalonde, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at CN, talks about building resiliency and where he sees the future of railroad.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>CN has been able to power through various challenges, ranging from labor disruption to atmospheric rivers and forest fires, to support its customers. Remi Lalonde, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at CN, talks about building resiliency and where he sees the future of railroad. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by CN</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6371175900112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

CN has been able to power through various challenges, ranging from labor disruption to atmospheric rivers and forest fires, to support its customers. Remi Lalonde, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at CN, talks about building resiliency and where he sees the future of railroad. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by CN

Forging resilience in the network

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Mark Laufer, founder and CEO of Laufer Group International, offers his insights on carrier habits, technology’s impact on the industry and what he didn’t think would occur (or not occur) five years ago.</p></div>

Mark Laufer, founder and CEO of Laufer Group International, offers his insights on carrier habits, technology’s impact on the industry and what he didn’t think would occur (or not occur) five years ago.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Mark Laufer, founder and CEO of Laufer Group International, offers his insights on carrier habits, his thoughts on technology’s impact on the industry and the things he didn’t think would occur (or not occur) five years ago.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Laufer Group International</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6371040904112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Mark Laufer, founder and CEO of Laufer Group International, offers his insights on carrier habits, his thoughts on technology’s impact on the industry and the things he didn’t think would occur (or not occur) five years ago. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Laufer Group International

Forecasting the industry

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Port Tampa Bay Chief Executive Officer Paul Anderson reflects on challenges the port faced in 2024, staying resilient and how the port is investing in its future.</p></div>

Port Tampa Bay Chief Executive Officer Paul Anderson reflects on challenges the port faced in 2024, staying resilient and how the port is investing in its future.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Last year, the western coast of Florida was challenged by the devastation of two hurricanes and uncertainty over a potential labor strike. Port Tampa Bay Chief Executive Officer Paul Anderson reflects on those challenges, staying resilient and how the port is investing in its future.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Port Tampa Bay</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6371041675112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Last year, the western coast of Florida was challenged by the devastation of two hurricanes and uncertainty over a potential labor strike. Port Tampa Bay Chief Executive Officer Paul Anderson reflects on those challenges, staying resilient and how the port is investing in its future. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Port Tampa Bay

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>IHS Markit Vice President Peter Tirschwell on what to expect at this year's TPM Conference (1-4 March 2020, Long Beach, Calif). For the full agenda visit: www.joc-tpm.com/agenda</p></div>

<div class="phx-topic"><p>IHS Markit Vice President Peter Tirschwell on what to expect at this year's TPM Conference (1-4 March 2020, Long Beach, Calif). For the full agenda visit: <a href="http://www.joc-tpm.com/agenda">www.joc-tpm.com/agenda</a></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="OTDIS7KnUsE?rel=0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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