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Port of Los Angeles looks to handle future growth with new terminal project In its request for proposals to develop Pier 500, the port will specify that it seeks to contract with a member company of the Pacific Maritime Association that pledges to follow the guidelines for terminal operations on the US West Coast. Go…

Tariffs lead to sharp decline in Indian reefer exports to US: industry sources Multiple carrier sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce say refrigerated volumes from India to the US are already down by as much as 50% from the normal pattern for seafood trade. Go to journal of commerce

Post-tariff air freight market diversifies into ‘US-plus one’ strategy: Tiaca As production shifts to counter the impact of US tariffs, the diversification of consumer markets will create new growth opportunities for the air freight industry, observers say. Go to journal of commerce

China’s port fee warning to US puts ocean carriers on edge The vagueness of China’s potential retaliation against the US puts not just US-flag vessels under threat, but also any individuals and organizations accused of harming Beijing’s shipping interests. Go to journal of commerce

CPKC pushes back on NS complaint over Meridian track access The Class I railroad says the real entity behind the complaint is Norfolk Southern’s merger partner Union Pacific, which CPKC says has been delivering trains too long to safely operate. Go to journal of commerce

Maersk launches massive retrofit drive to boost vessel fuel efficiency The large-scale effort involving the carrier’s time-charter fleet is a tacit acknowledgement of the immense challenges of the energy transition facing the maritime industry. Go to journal of commerce

Inland ‘25: Low demand putting pricing pressure on US LTL carriers Less-than-truckload carriers are holding onto pricing discipline despite low demand, but more opportunities for LTL savings exist, speakers told the Inland ‘25 conference. Go to journal of commerce

Inland ‘25: Weak end to 2025 could set up US freight economy for better 2026 The US economy looks to weaken further in the fourth quarter due to tariffs and unemployment, but inventories are historically low and may spur 2026 freight demand, attendees at the Journal of Commerce’s Inland ‘25 Distribution Conference heard. Go to journal…

Inland ‘25: Drayage capacity could tighten quickly under tougher regulations Many drivers could be caught up in a growing US crackdown on non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses, with California ground zero in that campaign. Go to journal of commerce

E-commerce, US tariffs drive sharp rise in Asia-Europe air cargo demand Robust international demand was led by the growth on the Asia-Europe trade that IATA attributes to a modal shift from ocean and evolving import rules from Washington that have diverted shipments from the trans-Pacific. Go to journal of commerce

Inland ‘25: NS merger won’t limit access to other railroads: UP CEO But Union Pacific’s Jim Vena says the cooperation agreements that rival railroads are making to compete with a combined UP-NS don’t yield the same benefits as a merger. Go to journal of commerce

China flexes maritime power in response to coming US port fee A regulation change that went into effect over the weekend allows Beijing to penalize and block vessels from countries that it accuses of targeting its own shipping activities. Go to journal of commerce

Hapag-Lloyd, ONE warn of skipped calls, vessel delays due to Asian typhoons A string of storms in September has roiled vessel schedules and terminal operations throughout the region. Go to journal of commerce

UHL to embark on fleet expansion amid leadership change The Hamburg-headquartered breakbulk and project cargo operator confirmed new vessel orders after it announced that Managing Director Lars Bonnesen would leave the company at the end of the year. Go to journal of commerce

Modest hike but no ‘great disruption’ seen for truckload pricing in 2026 US truckload carriers are likely to see a 2% increase in contract rates next year as shippers focus on doing more with less, Arrive Logistics says. Go to journal of commerce

CMA CGM eyes shipbuilding plans for India in trade diversification strategy: sources The shipbuilding interest would follow the carrier’s recent trio of container vessel reflaggings in India as it looks to develop a stronger profile in the subcontinent market. Go to journal of commerce

CSX CEO removed amid activist pressure in wake of UP-NS merger The move by CSX to relieve Joe Hinrichs of his duties comes after Ancora Holdings urged the railroad’s board of directors to seek a merger with BNSF Railway or Canadian Pacific Kansas City in response to the UP-NS deal. Go to journal of commerce

Tariff costs, need for speed seen reshaping retail inventory strategies Cost pressures are raising inventory management to new levels at shippers, highlighting the need for integration of multiple fulfillment channels, says ITS Logistics. Go to journal of commerce

Rising demand for AI technology feeds into air cargo demand But the expansion of data processing power and storage to facilitate AI algorithms and cloud data will not be an explosive game changer in the manner of e-commerce, according to analysts. Go to journal of commerce

Evergreen to expand Latin America, Middle East services Evergreen’s plan to focus on adding more tonnage between Asia and Latin America over the next five years comes as US import volume growth cools. Go to journal of commerce

LA port wants California to raise bridge to accommodate big ships The Port of Los Angeles is meeting with California state officials to promote its plan to extend the Vincent Thomas Bridge repair project to allow 23,000-TEU ships to call all six of its marine terminals. Go to journal of commerce

USDOT cracks down on ‘non-domiciled’ CDLs, targets California California must immediately stop issuing CDLs to drivers not “domiciled” in the state and revoke the licenses of unqualified drivers or face the loss of federal highway funds. Go to journal of commerce

CSX restarts Baltimore tunnel service for double-stack in 2026 The disruptions in the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore and Blue Ridge subdivision on the Tennessee-North Carolina border resulted in longer transits for intermodal shippers on CSX this year. Go to journal of commerce