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The only editorially independent and senior-level conference for the breakbulk and project cargo shipping and logistics community.

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Breakbulk & Project cargo

The must-attend conference for shippers and transportation and logistics providers moving goods from ports to inland destinations.

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Inland Distribution

Invitation-only events including a small group of beneficial cargo owners and transportation providers in a confidential environment.

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Shipper Roundtables

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The takeover means CMA CGM subsidiary CEVA Logistics will become one of the top contract logistics providers in North America. </p></div>

The takeover means CMA CGM subsidiary CEVA Logistics will become one of the top contract logistics providers in North America.

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CMA CGM acquires FedEx Supply Chain in $1.4 billion deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A key freight forwarders group warns that shifting liability onto forwarders – without them having operational control or corresponding insurance coverage – creates legal uncertainty.</p></div>

A key freight forwarders group warns that shifting liability onto forwarders – without them having operational control or corresponding insurance coverage – creates legal uncertainty.

Pause IATA's new air waybill rules until legal clarity resolved: forwarders

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The volume of high-tech goods from Asia to North America increased 70% year over year while US imports of e-commerce declined, according to aviation consultancy Aevean.</p></div>

The volume of high-tech goods from Asia to North America increased 70% year over year while US imports of e-commerce declined, according to aviation consultancy Aevean.

Trans-Pacific air cargo sees huge US demand for data center components

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Demand is projected to expand between 3.5% and 5% a year over the next decade, outstripping the supply of air cargo capacity that is forecast to grow by just 1% a year.</p></div>

Demand is projected to expand between 3.5% and 5% a year over the next decade, outstripping the supply of air cargo capacity that is forecast to grow by just 1% a year.

Global air freight capacity shortages to put brakes on demand growth

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With the EU about to follow the US in scrapping duty-free imports of low-value goods, the expanding regulatory clampdown is a turning point in how huge volumes of e-commerce exports from China are monitored.</p></div>

With the EU about to follow the US in scrapping duty-free imports of low-value goods, the expanding regulatory clampdown is a turning point in how huge volumes of e-commerce exports from China are monitored.

Era of 'low data, low accountability’ over for air cargo e-commerce: Tiaca

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Breakbulk and project cargo market drivers are being tempered by government actions and ongoing tensions in global trade lanes.</p></div>

Breakbulk and project cargo market drivers are being tempered by government actions and ongoing tensions in global trade lanes.

MPV sector unsettled by uncertainties over policy, geopolitics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Brownsville Navigation District unveiled its deeper ship channels last week as the South Texas port aims to be ready for heavier liquid and bulk commodity ships.</p></div>

The Brownsville Navigation District unveiled its deeper ship channels last week as the South Texas port aims to be ready for heavier liquid and bulk commodity ships.

Brownsville’s ship channels now deepest along US Gulf Coast

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier’s acquisition of a 49% stake in the Vizhinjam transshipment hub is said to be the single-largest foreign direct investment into the Indian port sector to date.</p></div>

The carrier’s acquisition of a 49% stake in the Vizhinjam transshipment hub is said to be the single-largest foreign direct investment into the Indian port sector to date.

MSC boosts Indian port play with $1.4 billion terminal deal with Adani

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The port has played a key role during the Middle East war, with its location just south of the Strait of Hormuz providing the Persian Gulf with a multimodal gateway to global markets while the strait has been effectively closed. </p></div>

The port has played a key role during the Middle East war, with its location just south of the Strait of Hormuz providing the Persian Gulf with a multimodal gateway to global markets while the strait has been effectively closed.

CMA CGM inks $400 million terminal deal at Omani Port of Sohar

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Agriculture Transportation Coalition said its members have not received timely notice of new surcharges on ocean freight, and that the online tariffs posted by carriers are too difficult to navigate.</p></div>

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition said its members have not received timely notice of new surcharges on ocean freight, and that the online tariffs posted by carriers are too difficult to navigate.

US shipper group seeks to change notification rules for ocean freight tariffs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Just three days after vessels began exiting the Strait of Hormuz, the International Maritime Organization has paused the initiative and is demanding further clarity from the US and Iran over safety guarantees. </p></div>

Just three days after vessels began exiting the Strait of Hormuz, the International Maritime Organization has paused the initiative and is demanding further clarity from the US and Iran over safety guarantees.

Latest ship attack puts IMO’s Persian Gulf evacuation plan on hold

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>This week’s takeover of DeSpir Logistics expands Robinson’s capabilities in healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and data center logistics, sectors that often require heightened security and monitoring.</p></div>

This week’s takeover of DeSpir Logistics expands Robinson’s capabilities in healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and data center logistics, sectors that often require heightened security and monitoring.

C.H. Robinson acquisition signals push into higher-value logistics segments

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The debate within the US International Trade Commission was whether economic conditions would have caused deteriorating sales in the US regardless of the presence of foreign companies.</p></div>

The debate within the US International Trade Commission was whether economic conditions would have caused deteriorating sales in the US regardless of the presence of foreign companies.

New US duties on foreign chassis expose split among ITC members

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The e-commerce giant says shipper need for flexibility in a volatile market led it to open its less-than-truckload service to “external” customers. </p></div>

The e-commerce giant says shipper need for flexibility in a volatile market led it to open its less-than-truckload service to “external” customers.

Amazon Freight says truckload freight moving to LTL

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The largest US LTL carrier said it will aggressively pursue business outside LTL’s traditional industrial base, leveraging its national network and service to grow.</p></div>

The largest US LTL carrier said it will aggressively pursue business outside LTL’s traditional industrial base, leveraging its national network and service to grow.

FedEx Freight ‘hunting’ for new, high-margin freight amid volume decline

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The fee, which sources say is $300 per container, applies only after a shipper exceeds its contractual weekly allotment and is reset every week, so there are ways to avoid the charge with careful planning.</p></div>

The fee, which sources say is $300 per container, applies only after a shipper exceeds its contractual weekly allotment and is reset every week, so there are ways to avoid the charge with careful planning.

UP extends peak surcharges to all Southern California shippers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The UP routing was initially noticed by freight forwarders and drayage providers in the Chicago area who are increasingly going to UP’s Global IV terminal in Joliet instead of BNSF’s Logistics Park Chicago to retrieve Maersk containers.</p></div>

The UP routing was initially noticed by freight forwarders and drayage providers in the Chicago area who are increasingly going to UP’s Global IV terminal in Joliet instead of BNSF’s Logistics Park Chicago to retrieve Maersk containers.

Maersk temporarily shifts SoCal inland volume to UP

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Both traditional LTL carriers and non-traditional expedited LTL providers are seeking access to containerized freight as trans-Pacific imports increase.</p></div>

Both traditional LTL carriers and non-traditional expedited LTL providers are seeking access to containerized freight as trans-Pacific imports increase.

US LTL providers on the prowl at ports as imports rise

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