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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.

The two agreements announced Friday will allow U.S. producers to export slaughter cattle to Mexico and expand pork shipments to Peru.

Approximately 4,000 barrels of fuel oil spilled into the Bolivar Roads Precautionary Area waterway, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

COSCO, Wan Hai and PIL will all take slots on the new loop connecting South Korea, China, Taiwan and Singapore with the United Arab Emirates.

As part of the settlement, the four Texas companies and Chinese manufacture will pay a total of $560,000 in civil penalties.

Report on retail sourcing from solutions provider CBX Software cites PMI index and quality control inspection data as indicators the Southeast Asian nations’ outputs are growing.

Transportation, Commerce and State departments will review comments alleging sudsidies for Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways

WiseTech Global and Brazilian distribution Bysoft partner; DAT releases new load board with teamwork function

MOL shuffles senior management with commercial chief, VP appointments, while Finnair appoints VP of global sales.