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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.

Legislation will give the U.S. agriculture secretary flexibility to adjust marketing allotments and import quotas to stabilize the U.S. sugar market.

The ports said the Washington State Senate proposal will “benefit the state’s economy by speeding the movement of cargo through the ports.”

The railway announced spending plans for Nebraska ($226 million), Minnesota ($326 million), Washington ($189 million), Illinois ($339 Million), North Dakota ($326 Million) and Texas ($223 million).

The container shipping line was joined by investment funds CAAP Création and S.C.R. Provençale et Corse with the funding going toward research and development.

Singapore liner company says congestion at U.S. West Coast ports cost it $15 million in fourth quarter.

Cathay Pacific handles 1.45 million tons of cargo in first full year, while CEVA Logistics expands in Vancouver, Canada and UTi Worldwide opens new facilities in Malaysia.

CSX names two executives to vice president posts, while Suttons Group appoints a new Americas director.

Terminal operator says it will seek other carriers for container terminal.