NSK Europe uses Descartes’ cloud-based Transportation Manager IS solution, while MatchBack Systems, Inc. opens European office in Rotterdam.
China Railway Import and Export Co. partners with Kerry Logistics China, DB Schenker Rail UK launches Eco Neutral program, MacGregor signs equipment deal with GRUPO CBO, and Lincoln Equities Group receives approval for New Jersey industrial park.
Norfolk Southern expands roles of two VPs, while UTi and Cambridge Systematics add to management teams.
Shipping will remain the NYK Line’s core business, but diversification and expansion into logistics are ‘essential’ to continued growth, according to the company’s new president.
The recovery of congestion laden West Coast ports significantly impacted shipment volumes and expenditures, according to the latest Cass Freight Index Report.
The southeastern ports continued their blistering growth rate, both increasing throughput by over 13 percent for the month.
Maersk Group and Crowley Maritime say the new company, called Ardent, will be headquartered in Houston.
London-based shipping industry consultant Drewry questions whether carriers will be able to charge $2,000 per FEU on eastbound boxes.
March volumes were up 21 percent at the allied Pacific Northwest Ports, but log volumes are down this year, according to Puget Sound reports.
The vessel, which runs on liquid natural gas, will enter service later this year between Jacksonville and San Juan.
The port attributed the results primarily to throughput growth in oil products, LNG and container cargo.
New position paper from air cargo organization says advanced data regulations from U.S., E.U., and Canada have largely improved air security, but that regulations shouldn’t harm supply chains.
Boyd Group report compares the operating costs of warehousing in 25 cities across the United States, based on a hypothetical 500,000-square foot facility.
The airfreight carrier will test Matternet drones from California, along with Swiss Post.
Oman Air and Cargolux sign joint venture agreement, HOYER adds to environmentally friendly vehicle fleet, Virgin Atlantic Cargo partners with Jan de Rijk Logistics, and ClassNK opens survey office in Spain.
Acquisition positions Echo Global Logistics as fourth largest freight brokerage in North America and represents next evolution in growth of company, CEO Doug Waggoner said.
MOL (Canada), Ameriquest Transportation, and ABS Group made senior appointments.
Trans-Pacific Partnership and EU free trade agreements would prevent partners from undercutting U.S. jobs, according to the president.
The Federal Maritime Commission may institute more stringent monitoring of ocean carrier alliances, according to commissioner William P. Doyle.
New Jersey Attorney General cites the work of the NY/NJ Waterfront Commission as a bill to dissolve it sits on the Governor’s desk.
