American Shipper

Port of Los Angeles commissioner sees a need for more forklift drivers to work fruit ships.

CBP Commissioner Kerlikowske pushes Hinojosa to lead key WCO directorate.

The container manufacturer and terminal operator increased profits thanks mainly to 13.6% revenue growth in its terminal business, according to the company’s 2014 financial results.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduced the Rail Shipper Fairness Act, which aims to reduce costs and service problems faced by a broad coalition of Wisconsin rail shippers.

Commission says injurious effect of sugar imports from Mexico on U.S. industry as a whole is eliminated by suspension agreements.

The Turkish Steel Exporters’ Association has asked the U.S. Commerce Department to “consider all of the facts” in its recent proposal to impose countervailing duties.

Most cargo growth in U.S. will come from international routes, according to the Federal Aviation Administration’s annual forecast.

The index increased 3% compared to February of 2014, according to the American Trucking Association.

FAA has proposed a $116,250 fine against Neovia Logistics Services of Irving, Texas, for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials regulations.

DB Schenker and solar industry testing firm TÜV Rheinland will develop a system to detect in-transit damage to fragile photovoltaic modules.

TX Logistik expands Scandinavian rail service, Troy Container Line relocates and expands Chicago LCL export CFS warehouse, and University of Denver’s Intermodal Transportation Institute changes its name.

TOTE Services names a new labor relations director, while MBLX appoints business development director and AICM has announced its chairman and CEO.

ILWU leader makes pitch for more training and 24-hour operations at the congested California port.

Data from the software provider Freightos shows average vessel arrival in December was 5.2 days late at West Coast ports, compared to 1.7 days in September.

The commissioner’s new term runs through June 30, 2018.

Service will help meet additional demand in the wake of Horizon Lines departure.

The Athens-based containership owner agreed to acquire the YM Los Angeles and YM New Jersey for $21.5 million each.

FedEx revealed the purchase prices for its acquisitions of GENCO and Bongo International.

The freight transportation forecaster predicts positive results in the SCI will deteriorate throughout 2015.

Industry advisory group to Customs and DHS gets new members.