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Contents
Delivering Global Trade and Logistics Intelligence . Since 1827 . October 7 , 2024 • Vol 25 • Issue 21
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COLUMNS
4 Of politics and ports By Mark Szakonyi
44 An element of choice By Lars Jensen
46 The hub in ‘ huband-spoke ’ By Peter Tirschwell
EVERY ISSUE
6 Spotlight 42 By the Numbers 45 Classifieds
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Cover Story Expedited : Spotlight on Air Cargo Gravitational pull
The lure of a robust Asian peak season is a magnet for air cargo capacity
Christmas comes early
Booming e-commerce demand is a gift for air cargo carriers , executives say
Carrying the torch
DSV ’ s takeover signals an end to 150 years of the DB Schenker brand
DEPARTMENTS
18 International Maritime Double-hedged sword
NVOs say some trans-Pacific carriers are seeking to reopen 2024 – 25 contracts
Cold front
A ‘ perfect storm ’ is pushing the market toward fourth-quarter reefer shortages
22 Government Restricting eligibility
The White House is taking aim at the growing threat of de minimis imports
ADVERTORIALS
36 South Carolina Trade & Logistics
SPECIAL REPORTS
24 Ports of the Americas Performing under pressure
The Southern California supply chain is fluid despite surging import volumes
Covert entry
ZPMC pressured US ports for remote crane access , according to a House report
Big in Brazil
CMA CGM is moving to take over Brazil ’ s largest terminal operator
Alarm bells
Shipping needs a “ serious wake-up call ” as 2030 emissions targets slip , a report says
32 Surface Transportation Slow off the mark
Stronger US retail sales are lifting truckload volumes , but not rates
Shrinking to grow
FedEx Freight is realigning in a rapidly changing US less-than-truckload market www . joc . com October 7 , 2024 | Journal of Commerce 3