Contents
Delivering Global Trade and Logistics Intelligence . Since 1827 . December 2 , 2024 • Vol 25 • Issue 25
COLUMNS
4 Second time around By Mark Szakonyi
24 Different strokes By John McCauley
26 Worth the effort By Kristian Ording
60 Bent , but not broken By Larry Gross
62 Year of the squeeze By Peter Tirschwell
EVERY ISSUE
6 Spotlight 58 By the Numbers 61 Classifieds
ADVERTORIALS
42 Technology : Planning and Procurement
46 Gulf Coast Trade & Logistics
54 Connie Awards
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Cover Story Sharper visions
Visibility market stasis is driving differentiation and competition
SPECIAL REPORTS
18 Global Maritime Focus Triple threat
An early Lunar New Year , potential tariffs and strike risks are extending the trans-Pacific peak season
Steadier seas
The ‘ calm ’ trans-Atlantic is shrugging off market disruption
Windmill watch
Fears tied to a second Trump term are blowing through the breakbulk sector
34 2025 Trucking Outlook New year , same slump
The prolonged US freight “ recession ” will likely drag into 2025
DEPARTMENTS
16 International Maritime White House on the docks
A new political precedent will drive on-hold US longshore negotiations
Zero automation tolerance
The ILA halted contract talks and accused the USMX of pushing semi-automation
32 Government A ‘ feasibility wall ’
Green ocean corridors need policy backing to remain viable , according to a new report
40 Surface Transportation Outside the norm
US spot intermodal savings are dipping but remain above the historical average www . joc . com December 2 , 2024 | Journal of Commerce 3