American Shipper

Economist revised forecasts, predicting lower import growth and a second year of declines in exports.

Purchase of Hong Kong-based ecVision gives GTM solutions provider wider product reach at origin by extending into supplier management, while also strengthening its position in China.

Chairman Gernandt believes some shippers would pay for more reliable transit times.

The congressional watchdog said FDA’s foreign offices are not keeping pace with the Food Safety Modernization Act mandate.

Bulk operator could also lighter vessels at nearby Port Manatee.

CN announced the ratification of a four year agreement with the Teamsters-lead union.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service will accept industry proposals for three of its export market development programs through April 3.

The National Defense Reserve Fleet vessel will leave the James River on March 5 for scrapping at Southern Recycling in New Orleans.

NYK introduces new intra-Asia service; Panalpina expands controlled airfreight network to Brazil; FCA US selects JAXPORT to import 2015 Jeep Renegade; Reddaway relocates Stockton terminal; and Coyne Airways appoints KIWI Logistics as GSA in Singapore.

Advance Auto Parts appoints supply chain VP, while Mars takes on new global trade director.

NRF President Matthew Shay and other speakers at TPM conference said the industry cannot allow the nation’s economy to be held hostage by a small group of parties with their own interests.

Congress passed a 7-day extension to keep the department running while negotiations over immigration dispute continue.

Texas’s exports reached $289 billion and California topped $174.1 billion in export value for 2014.

Economy grew at 2.2% pace, government says.

The Maersk Garonne was pulled free early Saturday morning, just hours after running aground.

The ocean liner said the ships, scheduled for delivery in 2017, will be deployed in the Asia-North Europe trade.

The international logistics provider and freight forwarder attributed the results to growth in all three of its business units and the acquisition of US-based Jacobson Companies.

Norfolk Southern said James A. Squires will succeed Charles W. “Wick” Moorman as chief executive officer, effective June 1.

U.S. Army Corps completed its draft environmental impact and feasibility study.

Ports believe pool of more than 80,000 interchangeable chassis will help ease West Coast congestion.