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Distribution center is part of Rite Aid’s supply chain redesign.

Jim McKenna, chief negotiator for terminal operators will discuss contract talks, now in their ninth month.

CR Ocean Engineering says it has now sold five scrubbers to reduce sulfur emissions to shipping companies.

MOL car carrier rescues fishermen and CEVA Logistics wins FIAMM contract in Italy.

T. Parker Host and Host Terminals appoint new operations VPs, while KOM International names president.

Aljex Software partners with cloud-based supply chain software provider Logistical Labs and KVH Industries improves VoiP on maritime ships.

Union reportedly has comprehensive offer.

Company says it will “take actions necessary to improve profitability by increasing operational efficiency and adjusting price where appropriate.”

The trucking and logistics company increased year-over-year net income by 14 percent compared with 2013.

TechNavio report on the trucking sector includes analysis of truckload, LTL and private carriers, weighing the potential for growth against market headwinds.

Liner giant said last month it cut capacity 10 percent in response to reduced European demand.

White House augments GROW America Act by two years, $178 billion as part of 2016 budget proposal.

US Ocean, the U.S.-flag vessel-operating subsidiary of Houston-based Intermarine, has recently taken delivery of the vessel Ocean Globe.

HMM taps Inchcape for Australian liner business, Pilot Freight Services sets revenue record in 2014, Reddaway and Troy Container Line start new services, Northwest Innovation Works relocates its corporate headquarters and CMA CGM opens two new offices.

TQL names a new president, while AIAG elects is new chairman.

Port congestion is causing layoffs and inability to reach overseas consumers.

Port authority says container volumes last year were 5.4 percent higher than in 2013.

Justice Department said sentence is first against an executive in its roll-on/roll-off shipping investigation.

Philadelphia handled 449,122 TEUs of cargo, or 22.2 percent more than the 367,499 TEUs it did in 2013.

States face shortfall in highway aid as debate intensifies over long-term transport bill.