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Union representing engineers, conductors agrees to arbitration.

German shipping company hopes to complete its planned purchase of the Chilean liner company by end of March.

Accident may be another spur to hurry federal regulations for more robust tank cars.

“K” Line subsidiary says the cranes incorporate “soft landing” technology to boost productivity.

Price tag for Singapore-based APL Logistics is significantly higher than the $750 million first mooted when NOL announced in August that it was exploring a sale or IPO.

CMA CGM takes delivery of two new containerships, and Murphy Logistics opens two warehouses in Kansas City.

Northern California port blames decline on slowdowns resulting from ongoing contract dispute between ILWU and PMA.

Drewry’s monthly look at carrier on-time performance finds gridlock at West Coast ports and teething problems from newly arranged alliances in January.

The five carriers will change their service to and from North Europe and the Mediterranean by April.

Notice of proposed rulemaking would cover drones under 55 pounds.

United Arab Shipping Co. says it will partner with CMA CGM and Hamburg Süd.

Agricultural trade associations want European food safety commission to approve import authorizations for 13 new biotechnology products.

Volume throughput at South and Southeast China terminals headlines 6 percent rise in January, with growth in the Yangtze and Bohai regions virtually non-existent.

Hong Kong airline sees volume and load factor stay high in January, with a bump in February expected for Chinese New Year.

Korean Air will add five Boeing 777 freighters, while Globe Express Service expands in France.

Kane Is Able and Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoint vice presidents, while CP’s CFO resigns.

Move comes as ILWU, PMA talks enter 10th month.

Spot rate for 40-foot container moving from Shanghai to the U.S. East Coast estimated to be more than $5,000.

Airlines and trucking companies at Stifel Transportation and Logistics Conference said the value of a service can’t be undercut by the short-term impact of low fuel prices.

Both sides met Thursday with aid of federal mediator and negotiations are expected to continue on Friday.