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Contents
Delivering Global Trade and Logistics Intelligence . Since 1827 . September 9 , 2024 • Vol 25 • Issue 19
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COLUMNS
4 Emission decision By Mark Szakonyi
60 Fading buzz By Lars Jensen
62 Zero-carbon crossroads By Peter Tirschwell
EVERY ISSUE
6 Spotlight 58 By the Numbers 61 Classifieds
ADVERTORIALS
54 Technology : Logistics Visibility
10 Cover Story Dawn of the e-cargo era
Air cargo is defying seasonality amid soaring e-commerce demand
SPECIAL REPORTS
18 Global Logistics Focus Clean capital
A former Maersk Growth head is targeting climate-focused startups with a new fund
Spotting contract opportunities
A procurement software acquisition will give Freightos deeper contract freight reach
48 Top Ag Ports and Carriers ‘ Effectively impossible ’
The EU ’ s new anti-deforestation law is poised to roil markets
DEPARTMENTS
16 International Maritime Hedging course
Restocking is begining on the trans-Atlantic ahead of potential labor disruptions
‘ Heated competition ’
A capacity boost is pushing trans-Pacific carriers to jockey for cargo
46 Government Know thy customer better
US CBP is increasing scrutiny of customs brokers as e-commerce exposure rises
52 Surface Transportation Coming down the track
Intermodal providers are readying for a volume uptick in Southern California www . joc . com September 9 , 2024 | Journal of Commerce 3