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Overall first quarter cargo volumes rose 5.9 percent to 51 million tons at the port.

Logistics company deemed SITTAM a “non-core” business, selling it to a subsidiary of Gruppo PIR.

The Brazilian jet manufacturer imported components destined for its executive jet assembly plant in Melbourne via NYK RoRo service.

The systems will be installed in a dozen ships currently under construction in Japan.

MatchBack Systems names VP of commercial development, while Florida Department of Transportation appoints a state freight and transportation administrator and Port Metro Vancouver adds new board member.

Speaking to U.S. footwear and apparel importers, the FMC Chairman expounded on the commission’s decision to release a report on detention, demurrage and free time earlier this week.

A new PwC report, commissioned by JDA Software, found fewer than one in five companies have profitable omni-channel fulfillment processes, likely due to a focus on providing multiple, but expensive delivery options.

Canadian Coast Guard and other agencies continue to clean up the spill amid criticism that emergency response was too slow to prevent environmental damage.

APL will operate a US-flag string independent of its G6 partners.

The International Civil Aviation Organization developed the prototype risk information repository in response to recommendations from the UN’s High-level Safety Conference in February.

New resources help company grow fleet for perishables.

Developed in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy, PlugPower Inc. and CharlatteAmerica, the zero emissions ground support equipment is the first of its kind.

The German ocean carrier joined the Shenzhen Port Green Convention, an agreement to voluntarily reduce emissions in the region by using low-sulfur fuel in port.

The index’s 7.4 reading “reflects a softening in capacity utilization due to the Hours of Service suspension and fluctuating diesel prices,” according to industry analyst FTR.

CaroTrans introduces direct LCL service from New York to Helsinki, Port of Duluth-Superior welcomes the first ocean vessel of 2015 season, and Yusen Logistics improves electronics logistics facility.

Schenker AG names new head of contract logistics, while Abu Dhabi Terminals appoints CCO.

Fees are having “negative impact” on the fair, efficient and reliable movement of ocean cargo, according to a new report from the Federal Maritime Commission.

Port of New York and New Jersey terminals have seen additional containers from “extra loaders.”

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board approved a joint proposal by Anacostia Rail Holdings’ Louisville & Indiana Railroad and CSX to upgrade the rail line.

Combining the tanker fleets would result in larger and stronger business, says Milaha.