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Description: As the economy has grown, so has the Port of Long Beach — the port moved 9.6 million TEUs in 2024, its busiest year in history. Mario Cordero, the port’s CEO, delves into the reasons behind that record growth and the investments being made to stay competitive. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach

As the economy has grown, so has the Port of Long Beach — the port moved 9.6 million TEUs in 2024, its busiest year in history. Mario Cordero, the port’s CEO, delves into the reasons behind that record growth and the investments being made to stay competitive. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday stated that President Donald Trump’s tariffs exceed his authority. </p></div>

The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday stated that President Donald Trump’s tariffs exceed his authority.

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Federal court ruling blocking tariffs resets shipping outlook

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Demand for goods traditionally shipped by air has been weakened by global economic issues, high inflation in destination markets and geopolitical issues that have impacted trade flows. </p></div>

Demand for goods traditionally shipped by air has been weakened by global economic issues, high inflation in destination markets and geopolitical issues that have impacted trade flows.

General air cargo in decline as China-US e-commerce boom slows

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Luxembourg-based carrier is the latest airline to sign a supply agreement for sustainable aviation fuel, but it comes as the industry makes slow progress toward decarbonization. </p></div>

The Luxembourg-based carrier is the latest airline to sign a supply agreement for sustainable aviation fuel, but it comes as the industry makes slow progress toward decarbonization.

Cargolux inks three-year green fuel deal to handle Microsoft cargo

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The trans-Pacific air cargo sector is trying to assess the demand implications of the preliminary trade deal between Washington and Beijing, which included a reduction in the tariff on parcels from China. </p></div>

The trans-Pacific air cargo sector is trying to assess the demand implications of the preliminary trade deal between Washington and Beijing, which included a reduction in the tariff on parcels from China.

Freighter exodus leaves trans-Pacific air cargo on edge after China-US trade deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The forwarder offered an unsettled outlook for the trans-Pacific in 2025 as shippers navigate the Trump administration’s 145% tariffs on goods made in China.  </p></div>

The forwarder offered an unsettled outlook for the trans-Pacific in 2025 as shippers navigate the Trump administration’s 145% tariffs on goods made in China.

US ocean freight from China fell ‘significantly’: Expeditors

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A squeeze on the talent pipeline for the MPV and heavy-lift sectors means that competition for crew and captains is set to intensify.</p></div>

A squeeze on the talent pipeline for the MPV and heavy-lift sectors means that competition for crew and captains is set to intensify.

Crew availability ‘biggest threat’ to multipurpose ship sector

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Whether the expected capacity injection on tap for June is enough to stem further rate increases remains unclear.</p></div>

Whether the expected capacity injection on tap for June is enough to stem further rate increases remains unclear.

Ocean carriers bring in more trans-Pacific container services amid rate surge

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The facility, the carrier’s first investment in northern Vietnam, will have a combined capacity of 1.9 million TEUs when operational in 2028. </p></div>

The facility, the carrier’s first investment in northern Vietnam, will have a combined capacity of 1.9 million TEUs when operational in 2028.

CMA CGM signs deal to develop $600 million Haiphong terminal complex

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Seoul-based carrier is teaming with Singapore’s PIL and X-Press Feeders on a new service that will be inaugurated from Tianjin on June 19. </p></div>

The Seoul-based carrier is teaming with Singapore’s PIL and X-Press Feeders on a new service that will be inaugurated from Tianjin on June 19.

HMM adds to boom in intra-Asia services with China-Singapore-Indonesia loop

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Pallet is building tools to automate functions such as data entry, email and web portal integrations across ordering, quoting and tracking in the logistics industry. </p></div>

Pallet is building tools to automate functions such as data entry, email and web portal integrations across ordering, quoting and tracking in the logistics industry.

New investment for AI platform signals ongoing surge for logistics venture funding

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The company’s deal for E2open shows it is betting it can thread the needle between keeping its customers happy while targeting the customers of those customers.</p></div>

The company’s deal for E2open shows it is betting it can thread the needle between keeping its customers happy while targeting the customers of those customers.

WiseTech makes $2 billion gamble on overturning complicated software history

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The widely used forwarding software platform has long been acquisitive, but its pending purchase of logistics and planning platform E2open represents a new foray into shipper-focused technology.</p></div>

The widely used forwarding software platform has long been acquisitive, but its pending purchase of logistics and planning platform E2open represents a new foray into shipper-focused technology.

WiseTech notches biggest acquisition with $2.1 billion deal for E2open

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Gov. Gavin Newsom says a Senate vote that appears to be the first step in killing California’s stringent emissions standards is “illegal” and will be challenged in court.</p></div>

Gov. Gavin Newsom says a Senate vote that appears to be the first step in killing California’s stringent emissions standards is “illegal” and will be challenged in court.

California rips US Senate move targeting state’s emissions rules

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The largest asset-based truckload carriers are churning their way through a muddy market bottom extended by economic uncertainty, searching for signs of rising demand. </p></div>

The largest asset-based truckload carriers are churning their way through a muddy market bottom extended by economic uncertainty, searching for signs of rising demand.

Journal of Commerce Rankings: Top 25 US truckload carriers still stuck in low gear

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The GPS technology will provide real-time visibility into chassis location, mileage and high-impact events on the road that could require repairs.</p></div>

The GPS technology will provide real-time visibility into chassis location, mileage and high-impact events on the road that could require repairs.

DCLI-Blackberry deal will improve visibility for domestic chassis pools

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Excluding the last remnants of Yellow’s revenue, the largest US LTL carriers boosted their top line by 3.9% last year, with daily volumes rising 2.7% and terminal numbers up almost 3%.</p></div>

Excluding the last remnants of Yellow’s revenue, the largest US LTL carriers boosted their top line by 3.9% last year, with daily volumes rising 2.7% and terminal numbers up almost 3%.

Journal of Commerce Rankings: US LTL sector defies soft demand, regains traction

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The railroad says it acted fast to resolve issues at its Dallas-area terminal and denies there have been any significant problems in Calgary and the Toronto area. </p></div>

The railroad says it acted fast to resolve issues at its Dallas-area terminal and denies there have been any significant problems in Calgary and the Toronto area.

CPKC grapples with complaints over US, Canada terminal operations

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&amp;P Global, discusses the newest shipping alliance.</p></div>

Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global, discusses the newest shipping alliance.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The launch of the Gemini Alliance by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd aims to address shipper frustrations with low ocean reliability, achieving a commendable 90% reliability in its first quarter despite falling volumes. In contrast, other shipping companies like the Mediterranean Shipping Company are adopting different strategies, highlighting the industry's varied responses to the ongoing reliability challenges that impact inventory planning and costs.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372795731112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

The launch of the Gemini Alliance by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd aims to address shipper frustrations with low ocean reliability, achieving a commendable 90% reliability in its first quarter despite falling volumes. In contrast, other shipping companies like the Mediterranean Shipping Company are adopting different strategies, highlighting the industry's varied responses to the ongoing reliability challenges that impact inventory planning and costs.

The Gemini Alliance's Strategic Response

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Janet Nodar and Susan Oatway discuss the theme of the 2025 Breakbulk and Project Cargo conference, "Disruption and Demand: All Day, Every Day," which reflects the current chaotic state of the industry.</p></div>

Janet Nodar and Susan Oatway discuss the theme of the 2025 Breakbulk and Project Cargo conference, "Disruption and Demand: All Day, Every Day," which reflects the current chaotic state of the industry.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Janet Nodar and Susan Oatway, conference co-chairs, discuss the theme of the 2025 Breakbulk and Project Cargo conference, "Disruption and Demand: All Day, Every Day," which reflects the current chaotic state of the industry. They highlight the ongoing volatility and the development of a new breakbulk index to assist shippers in forecasting market movements.</p><p><i>Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana</i></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372708699112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Janet Nodar and Susan Oatway, conference co-chairs, discuss the theme of the 2025 Breakbulk and Project Cargo conference, "Disruption and Demand: All Day, Every Day," which reflects the current chaotic state of the industry. They highlight the ongoing volatility and the development of a new breakbulk index to assist shippers in forecasting market movements. Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana

Disruption and Demand: All Day, Every Day | Live at Breakbulk25

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Gautam Prem Jain, CEO of GoComet, talks about starting the business to meet visibility needs, what sets it apart from competitors and how control towers benefit shipping execution. </p></div>

Gautam Prem Jain, CEO of GoComet, talks about starting the business to meet visibility needs, what sets it apart from competitors and how control towers benefit shipping execution.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In an era where customers can track Amazon deliveries and Uber drivers, much of the logistics industry still relies on emails and phone calls to alert customers of visibility. Gautam Prem Jain, CEO of GoComet, talks about starting GoComet to meet visibility needs, what sets it apart from competitors and how control towers benefit shipping execution. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by GoComet</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6373072184112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

In an era where customers can track Amazon deliveries and Uber drivers, much of the logistics industry still relies on emails and phone calls to alert customers of visibility. Gautam Prem Jain, CEO of GoComet, talks about starting GoComet to meet visibility needs, what sets it apart from competitors and how control towers benefit shipping execution. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by GoComet

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, delves into the reasons behind the port's record growth in 2024 and the investments being made to stay competitive. </p></div>

Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, delves into the reasons behind the port's record growth in 2024 and the investments being made to stay competitive.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>As the economy has grown, so has the Port of Long Beach — the port moved 9.6 million TEUs in 2024, its busiest year in history. Mario Cordero, the port’s CEO, delves into the reasons behind that record growth and the investments being made to stay competitive. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6371041365112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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