Name: Port of Virginia's Russell Held on Inland Reach
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Description: At the 2015 JOC Inland Distribution Conference Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett discussed Port of Virgina's short-haul inland network, rail connections and the Panama Canal expansion with Vice President Russell Held.

At the 2015 JOC Inland Distribution Conference Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett discussed Port of Virgina's short-haul inland network, rail connections and the Panama Canal expansion with Vice President Russell Held.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>From his hometown hub of Memphis, Fred Smith built FedEx from a $4 million inheritance to an $88 billion behemoth.  </p></div>

From his hometown hub of Memphis, Fred Smith built FedEx from a $4 million inheritance to an $88 billion behemoth.

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Fred Smith, FedEx founder and visionary, dead at 80

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The loss of An-124 heavy-lift air capacity will force a modal shift to ocean or a reduction in cargo sizes to fit into smaller craft, experts say.</p></div>

The loss of An-124 heavy-lift air capacity will force a modal shift to ocean or a reduction in cargo sizes to fit into smaller craft, experts say.

Market seeks to navigate medium-term cuts to heavy-lift air cargo capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But a rise in demand for general cargo will not be enough to offset the sharp decline in e-commerce shipments that followed the US clampdown in May on low-value imports from China. </p></div>

But a rise in demand for general cargo will not be enough to offset the sharp decline in e-commerce shipments that followed the US clampdown in May on low-value imports from China.

Signs of air cargo recovery on the trans-Pacific as freighter aircraft return

<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.

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>In a statement posted on the FMC’s website, Sola said his last day at the agency would be June 30 and did not give a reason for his departure.</p></div>

In a statement posted on the FMC’s website, Sola said his last day at the agency would be June 30 and did not give a reason for his departure.

FMC’s Sola to leave agency months after being elevated to chairman’s slot

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The surge, however brief, will nonetheless be a welcome boost in business for the ports after a lackluster May and early June.</p></div>

The surge, however brief, will nonetheless be a welcome boost in business for the ports after a lackluster May and early June.

Quick-hit, tariff-driven import surge on tap for US West Coast ports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC and Cosco are among mainliners charging add-ons on overweight containers.</p></div>

CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC and Cosco are among mainliners charging add-ons on overweight containers.

Indian exporters face overweight box surcharges as carriers push scalability

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Global vehicle carriers are set to feel the sting of a growing Chinese-operated ro/ro fleet amid a fight for international car cargoes.</p></div>

Global vehicle carriers are set to feel the sting of a growing Chinese-operated ro/ro fleet amid a fight for international car cargoes.

Rate dumping fears emerge as Chinese ro/ro operators eye European expansion

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The fees come as dwell times for refrigerated containers in Houston exceed a week and reefer volumes topped 10,000 TEUs for the first time in three years.</p></div>

The fees come as dwell times for refrigerated containers in Houston exceed a week and reefer volumes topped 10,000 TEUs for the first time in three years.

Port Houston implementing reefer dwell fees to encourage container flow

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>OTR Solutions had alleged in a lawsuit that load board provider DAT violated a non-compete agreement by acquiring a rival factoring company. </p></div>

OTR Solutions had alleged in a lawsuit that load board provider DAT violated a non-compete agreement by acquiring a rival factoring company.

Former partner reaches settlement with DAT over recent acquisition

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The inability to predict the next move on tariffs is unsettling for cargo owners and their service providers, the CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management tells the <i>Journal of Commerce</i>. </p></div>

The inability to predict the next move on tariffs is unsettling for cargo owners and their service providers, the CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management tells the Journal of Commerce.

Changing US tariffs force structural shift in global supply chains: ASCM

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Researcher Armstrong &amp; Associates says in an annual report it expects global 3PL revenue to hit $1.25 trillion this year as shippers try to build more flexible supply chains and mitigate risks. </p></div>

Researcher Armstrong & Associates says in an annual report it expects global 3PL revenue to hit $1.25 trillion this year as shippers try to build more flexible supply chains and mitigate risks.

Multiplying supply chain risks drive growth for global, US-based logistics firms

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>OTR Capital argues DAT, the largest load board for truckload freight in North America, violated a non-compete clause when it acquired factoring company Outgo in May. </p></div>

OTR Capital argues DAT, the largest load board for truckload freight in North America, violated a non-compete clause when it acquired factoring company Outgo in May.

Court orders DAT to temporarily halt trucking factoring service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The railroad said the disruptions were the result of the switchover to a new operating system in early May, with the technology integration intended to unify old KCS systems into the CP network.</p></div>

The railroad said the disruptions were the result of the switchover to a new operating system in early May, with the technology integration intended to unify old KCS systems into the CP network.

CPKC acknowledges service woes to US regulators, vows remediation

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Outpost is broadening its business from truck parking to a national shared-terminal network that offers multiple carriers access to “full-service” facilities. </p></div>

Outpost is broadening its business from truck parking to a national shared-terminal network that offers multiple carriers access to “full-service” facilities.

Shipper need for agility fuels growth of US shared-terminal trucking network

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The shutdown, due to begin Tuesday evening, will disrupt a broad range of businesses that use DHL, from apparel brands such as Lululemon to industrial companies including Siemens Canada.</p></div>

The shutdown, due to begin Tuesday evening, will disrupt a broad range of businesses that use DHL, from apparel brands such as Lululemon to industrial companies including Siemens Canada.

DHL Express to suspend Canadian parcel business amid labor dispute

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Scott Cornell, CEO of Glovis America Inc., US, talks about AI and big data and opines on the role 3PLs play in creating a resilient supply chain.</p></div>

Scott Cornell, CEO of Glovis America Inc., US, talks about AI and big data and opines on the role 3PLs play in creating a resilient supply chain.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Since its 2002 inception, Glovis America Inc. has grown from its roots in supporting Hyundai to expanding its solutions in order to support new clients and opportunities. Scott Cornell, CEO of Glovis America Inc., US, talks about AI and big data and opines on the role 3PLs play in creating a resilient supply chain.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Glovis America Inc.</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6374824939112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Since its 2002 inception, Glovis America Inc. has grown from its roots in supporting Hyundai to expanding its solutions in order to support new clients and opportunities. Scott Cornell, CEO of Glovis America Inc., US, talks about AI and big data and opines on the role 3PLs play in creating a resilient supply chain. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Glovis America Inc.

Expanding its reach

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Andy Gillespie, senior logistics advisor for WOWL, talks about how the business integrates partners from system to system and the benefits of international and domestic TMSs.</p></div>

Andy Gillespie, senior logistics advisor for WOWL, talks about how the business integrates partners from system to system and the benefits of international and domestic TMSs.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Launched in 2022, WOWL provides an AI-driven transportation management system (TMS) platform created for the global supply chain. Andy Gillespie, senior logistics advisor for WOWL, talks about how the business integrates partners from system to system and the benefits of international and domestic TMSs.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by WOWL</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6374825703112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Launched in 2022, WOWL provides an AI-driven transportation management system (TMS) platform created for the global supply chain. Andy Gillespie, senior logistics advisor for WOWL, talks about how the business integrates partners from system to system and the benefits of international and domestic TMSs. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by WOWL

Centralizing data management

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Tom Perrone, senior vice president of global professional services at Project44, discusses Project44’s partnership with companies such as Abercrombie &amp; Fitch and his thoughts on where AI can be useful to the industry. </p></div>

Tom Perrone, senior vice president of global professional services at Project44, discusses Project44’s partnership with companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch and his thoughts on where AI can be useful to the industry.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In recent years, more companies are integrating with software partners to better serve their customers. Tom Perrone, senior vice president of global professional services at Project44, discusses Project44’s partnership with companies such as Abercrombie &amp; Fitch and his thoughts on where AI can be useful to the industry. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Project44</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6374744499112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

In recent years, more companies are integrating with software partners to better serve their customers. Tom Perrone, senior vice president of global professional services at Project44, discusses Project44’s partnership with companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch and his thoughts on where AI can be useful to the industry. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by Project44

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Port of Virginia's Russell Held on its short-haul inland network, rail connections and the Panama Canal expansion.</p></div>

Port of Virginia's Russell Held on its short-haul inland network, rail connections and the Panama Canal expansion.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>At the 2015 JOC Inland Distribution Conference Senior Content Editor Alessandra Barrett discussed Port of Virgina's short-haul inland network, rail connections and the Panama Canal expansion with Vice President Russell Held.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="DCksOVIOfhk"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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