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The Commerce Department said U.S. exports of goods and services decreased to $186.2 billion in February from $189.2 billion in January.

China remained the primary source of fake and pirated goods, according to figures from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Trident Alliance members keep pressure on regulators to strictly enforce low-sulfur fuel requirements for vessels.

U.S. steel exports slipped to less than 900,000 net tons in February, after being above 1 million net tons last November.

The Great Lakes waterway is hoping for a repeat of 2014’s strong volumes.

Menlo Logistics expands in India, AirBridgeCargo Airlines adds twice-weekly service to Los Angeles, UTi’s relocates Frankfurt office for airfreight and pharmaceutical customers, and Dayton Freight opens new service center in Nebraska.

Flash Global has named two senior VPs, while MyUS.com appointed a new CEO.

Five-year contract now goes to rank and file union members for a ratification vote.

   Latin American trade with the Asia-Pacific region has grown at an average annual rate of 20 percent for more than a decade, according to the Asian Development Bank Institute.    During that period, trade between Latin America and the European Union has doubled to about $293 billion, according to the Latin Business Chronicle, although […]

Vessels can come to berth without delay, according to a statement from the Northern California port.

“Street turn” enabler said it has plans to enter the Montreal and West Coast North America markets as well.

The logistics and supply chain solutions provider will retain the staff of D.D. Jones Transfer & Warehouse Co. and continue to operate its Chesapeake, Va. facility.

Bellwether manufacturing index shows slowing growth for the fifth straight month, though the reading over 50% marks is the 27th consecutive month of expansion in manufacturing.

The International Air Cargo Association of Chicago and the Chicago Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association say, “Things are a mess at O’Hare right now.”

The 3PL has used Amber Road since 2010 for international transportation visibility, rate quoting and contract management, including amendments and accessorials,

Program is designed to fund projects at local and cross-jurisdictional levels that are normally bypassed by the traditional process for highway and transit aid.

DHS issues guidance for port security grants

The Department of Homeland Security has made $100 million available for 2015 port security grants.

CEVA Logistics appointed EVP of global automotive sector, the National Retail Federation added two members to its government relations team, while Tatham Macinnes LLP hired a new partner.

The $461m purchase of Maher’s Canadian terminal will allow the Dubai-owned port operator to increase its U.S. business.