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Description: Seeing a need in the market, Yusen Logistics created a fourth business pillar with the launch of its supply chain solutions group in 2020. Irene Tung, head of Yusen Logistics’ supply chain solutions group, expands on its customers’ growing need for solutions in logistics and sustainability. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Yusen Logistics

Seeing a need in the market, Yusen Logistics created a fourth business pillar with the launch of its supply chain solutions group in 2020. Irene Tung, head of Yusen Logistics’ supply chain solutions group, expands on its customers’ growing need for solutions in logistics and sustainability. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Yusen Logistics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The acquisition of Cole Group brings Mullen trade consulting and additional non-asset logistics leverage in the US and Canada.</p></div>

The acquisition of Cole Group brings Mullen trade consulting and additional non-asset logistics leverage in the US and Canada.

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Acquisition expands Canada’s Mullen Group customs brokerage, forwarding

<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.

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>Despite sustained and pending capacity injections, major liners have the ability to alleviate short-term losses and produce healthy profits, writes Jeremy Masters.</p></div>

Despite sustained and pending capacity injections, major liners have the ability to alleviate short-term losses and produce healthy profits, writes Jeremy Masters.

Current market allows top ocean carriers to strengthen long-term position

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While traditional energy projects continue to drive immediate demand, long-heralded energy transition initiatives are progressing at a far slower pace amid tariffs and investment uncertainty.</p></div>

While traditional energy projects continue to drive immediate demand, long-heralded energy transition initiatives are progressing at a far slower pace amid tariffs and investment uncertainty.

Conventional power drives project cargo pipeline, but midterm worries persist

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While terminal operators had hoped that problems stemming from the mid-May work stoppage would be mostly over, forwarders are still reporting cargo delays.</p></div>

While terminal operators had hoped that problems stemming from the mid-May work stoppage would be mostly over, forwarders are still reporting cargo delays.

Disruption lingers at Mexico’s Manzanillo port weeks after brief strike

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Labor shortages and low water levels in Europe are intensifying persistent port bottlenecks, while the trans-Pacific demand is pulling vessels out of Asia-Europe. </p></div>

Labor shortages and low water levels in Europe are intensifying persistent port bottlenecks, while the trans-Pacific demand is pulling vessels out of Asia-Europe.

Asia-Europe ocean rates spike on congestion, capacity shift

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Ocean carrier profits this year are expected to be less than half of what they were in 2024 amid an uncertain macroeconomic outlook.  </p></div>

Ocean carrier profits this year are expected to be less than half of what they were in 2024 amid an uncertain macroeconomic outlook.

Global uncertainty to erode ocean carrier profits in 2025

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Trucking executives don’t believe a crackdown on truck drivers who can’t speak or read English will significantly reduce truck capacity.</p></div>

Trucking executives don’t believe a crackdown on truck drivers who can’t speak or read English will significantly reduce truck capacity.

Congress, states join DOT targeting non-English-speaking truckers

<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>To achieve the promised 95% on-time performance, J.B. Hunt will require a strong collaboration with BNSF Railway and Grupo México Transportes to navigate challenges in cross-border rail.</p></div>

To achieve the promised 95% on-time performance, J.B. Hunt will require a strong collaboration with BNSF Railway and Grupo México Transportes to navigate challenges in cross-border rail.

J.B. Hunt launching Quantum de Mexico for time-sensitive cross-border freight

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The industry says consistency and communication are the key to minimizing disruption to port traffic during the project to repair the deck of the Vincent Thomas Bridge.</p></div>

The industry says consistency and communication are the key to minimizing disruption to port traffic during the project to repair the deck of the Vincent Thomas Bridge.

LA port stakeholders warming to plan to mitigate impact of bridge project

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Union Pacific Railroad struggled during the pandemic with wheeled facilities where containers are pre-mounted onto chassis before a driver arrives, but in 2021 and 2022 there were periods with no chassis to be found.</p></div>

Union Pacific Railroad struggled during the pandemic with wheeled facilities where containers are pre-mounted onto chassis before a driver arrives, but in 2021 and 2022 there were periods with no chassis to be found.

UP’s KC terminal will change approach on ocean cargo

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>At Breakbulk25, Natznet Tesfay, of S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence, shared her insights on the current economic landscape and trade environment.</p></div>

At Breakbulk25, Natznet Tesfay, of S&P Global Market Intelligence, shared her insights on the current economic landscape and trade environment.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In her interview at Breakbulk and Project Cargo, Natznet Tesfay, Vice President, Insights and Analysis at S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence, shared her insights on the current economic landscape and trade environment. She highlighted the growing policy uncertainty stemming from recent elections and geopolitical tensions, which are impacting macroeconomic forecasts, particularly in major economies like the U.S. and China. Natznet emphasized the need for agility and resilience in supply chains, suggesting that viewing challenges as opportunities for innovation and investment could pave the way for strategic growth, especially in emerging markets rich in critical resources.</p><p><i>Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana</i></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372721503112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

In her interview at Breakbulk and Project Cargo, Natznet Tesfay, Vice President, Insights and Analysis at S&P Global Market Intelligence, shared her insights on the current economic landscape and trade environment. She highlighted the growing policy uncertainty stemming from recent elections and geopolitical tensions, which are impacting macroeconomic forecasts, particularly in major economies like the U.S. and China. Natznet emphasized the need for agility and resilience in supply chains, suggesting that viewing challenges as opportunities for innovation and investment could pave the way for strategic growth, especially in emerging markets rich in critical resources. Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana

Agility, resilience, and being adaptive | Live at Breakbulk25

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Julia Bedanova, chief operating officer at Million Dollar Baby, gives the shipper view of trade policy chaos, economic uncertainty, and how she views technology investments for her business</p></div>

Julia Bedanova, chief operating officer at Million Dollar Baby, gives the shipper view of trade policy chaos, economic uncertainty, and how she views technology investments for her business

<div class="phx-topic"><p>"Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, Journal of Commerce by S&amp;P Global talks with Julia Bedanova, COO of Million Dollar Baby Co. (Babyletto, Namesake, daVinci, Monogram, &amp; Nursery Works), about:</p><p>• Why shippers are questioning the value of software tools</p><p>• The shift from traditional supply chains to e-commerce</p><p>• How sourcing survives when tariffs change weekly</p><p><i>This episode was streamed live on May 29, 2025 on </i><a href="https://letstalksupplychain.com/tpm-today/"><i>TPM Today</i></a></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="E1v2bRGAt3A"></dynamic-object></div><p></p></div>

"Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global talks with Julia Bedanova, COO of Million Dollar Baby Co. (Babyletto, Namesake, daVinci, Monogram, & Nursery Works), about: • Why shippers are questioning the value of software tools • The shift from traditional supply chains to e-commerce • How sourcing survives when tariffs change weekly This episode was streamed live on May 29, 2025 on TPM Today

TPM TODAY | Trade chaos, shifting tariffs, and tough choices on tech spending

<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

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Irene Tung, head of Yusen Logistics’ supply chain solutions group, expands on its customers’ growing need for solutions in logistics and sustainability.</p></div>

Irene Tung, head of Yusen Logistics’ supply chain solutions group, expands on its customers’ growing need for solutions in logistics and sustainability.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Seeing a need in the market, Yusen Logistics created a fourth business pillar with the launch of its supply chain solutions group in 2020. Irene Tung, head of Yusen Logistics’ supply chain solutions group, expands on its customers’ growing need for solutions in logistics and sustainability.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Yusen Logistics</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372904159112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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