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The car drop delivery service, developed jointly by DHL Parcel, Amazon and Audi, is the first of its kind in Germany.

The European Commission has proposed amending its approvals process for imported commodities with biotechnology traits.

Johnny Gutierrez, a former U.S. Export-Import Bank loan officer pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to accepting more than $78,000 in bribes.

BMW Group breaks ground on new facility in Texas, CEVA and BP Zhuhai expand relationship, Worldwide Flight Services wins North American contracts, and IAG Cargo opens climate-controlled stations in Latin America.

Sunset Transportation names new president, and CSX appoints VP of state government affairs in Northeast.

Bad shipper experience could result in long-term cargo diversion, according to port economist John Martin.

Though largely unreported, attacks on the supply chain by organized criminal gangs are on the rise, according to a new report from the Transported Asset Protection Association.

German ocean carrier had suspended calls to the port due to West Coast congestion during ILWU-PMA labor contract negotiations.

The freight forwarder and logistics provider saw increased net profits in the first quarter despite slightly lower revenues, compared to the first quarter of 2014.

Maritime Administration originally awarded the money to Horizon Lines, but the ocean carrier did not move forward with the project and has since been broken up and sold to Pasha and Matson Lines.

Canadian Pacific set first quarter records for revenues, net profits and operating ratio, according to the railway’s latest financial statements.

The index increased 5% compared to March of 2014, according to the American Trucking Associations.

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.