American Shipper

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.

Vehicles will arrive at the Delaware port from plants in the Midwest and Canada for shipment to the Middle East.

Sunteck appoints CEO, while Transervice taps Greatwide Distribution CEO for EVP.

On-time performance is being hampered by congestion at West Coast ports.

DHS funding crisis means the agency will have to focus resources on border security, cargo clearance

The revised agreement would allow collaboration on congestion, transportation infrastructure needs and pollution mitigation.

The shipping giant will return profits from the sale to its shareholders.

According to the freight transportation forecaster, lower fuel costs had a positive impact on the index.

Volume increased for the airfreight carrier, but overall yield was down.

CBP officers are working overtime to help terminals recover from labor dispute slowdown.