Contents
Delivering Global Trade and Logistics Intelligence . Since 1827 . October 21 , 2024 • Vol 25 • Issue 22
Taking another shot
US truckload carriers are pushing for their first rate hike in two years in 2025
Follow the leader
Domestic intermodal rate pressure is building on stronger truck pricing
SPECIAL REPORTS
18 Top 50 Global Transportation Providers
Cross-border capabilities
UPS is eyeing growth in Mexico and planning for a strong peak season
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COLUMNS
4 A new labor landscape ? By Peter Tirschwell
17 Size ( still ) matters By Jeremy Masters
52 Missing the boom By Larry Gross
54 Reviewing resilience By Lars Jensen
EVERY ISSUE
6 Spotlight 50 By the Numbers 53 Classifieds
ADVERTORIALS
44 Southeast Trade & Logistics
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Cover Story A tentative peace
A “ provisional ” deal gives the ILA and its employers 90 days to hash out important contract details
The coming weeks
Strike-shut ports are recovering , but trans-Atlantic capacity isn ’ t
DEPARTMENTS
16 International Maritime Finishing strong
US retailers expect a modest import bump in October to close out the peak season
30 Government ‘ Clear and unambiguous ’
The FMC denied a petition to delay D & D rules as it would have created “ greater confusion ”
Deterrent or bullseye ?
The rail industry is split on how to best combat cargo theft
40 Surface Transportation Stop-and-go traffic
Slow growth is predicted for the US economy and freight demand in 2025
‘ Give us a ring ’
DB Schenker customers spooked by the DSV takeover are welcome at DHL , the CEO says
Bentonville BCO , Chinese NVO
Walmart is offering China sellers ocean capacity and a customs pathway to US buyers
32 Port Productivity : Best Practices A ‘ clear winner ’
Asian ports are at the fore in the Gemini alliance ’ s updated network schedule
By rail , barge , ship and truck
Europe ’ s largest inland container terminal opened in Germany
Hold the applause
The LA-LB port complex has significantly cut its emissions , but tougher challenges await
36 Global Supply Chain Technology Focus
Maintaining momentum
Gnosis is “ doubling down ” on importer technology with its first outside funds
A different tack
A truckload visibility startup has secured investment and some top broker clients
Procurement for all
A Flexport veteran landed funding to build truckload technology for smaller shippers www . joc . com October 21 , 2024 | Journal of Commerce 3