U.S. trusted traveler programs are having the same problem as trusted trader ones in getting enough volunteers to improve overall security efficiency at ports of entry, while justifying the expense. In both cases the goal is to learn something in advance about cross-border travelers or shippers so they don’t have to be subjected […]
German multinational logistics provider Schenker AG has filed lawsuits seeking $2.5 billion in damages from air cargo carriers found guilty by competition authorities.
Purolator continues to enjoy success in the Canadian-U.S. freight business.
Port of Virginia has new leadership focused on correcting service problems that plague importers and exporters.
Following a number of discussions over the past year between the two largest global trading powers, the United States and the 27-nation European Union, the issue of non-tariff barriers continues to be a central area of discussion in the effort to increase trade and economic growth in the worldwide logistics industry. The United […]
More and more drayage drivers in the Southern California area are joining protests aimed at getting local trucking companies to reclassify them as employees, not independent contractors. But the real action is happening in court rooms throughout the state, and potentially throughout the country. According to Long Beach, Calif.-based trade attorney Cameron […]
With CSAV deal complete, German carrier should return to black quickly says CEO Rolf Habben Jansen.
The U.S. Export-Import Bank on Thursday said it will guarantee a $50 million loan to finance the export of 55 American-made bridge sets to Cameroon.
Ocean carriers get blamed for foisting big ships on ports, but say inadequate compensation prevents investment in better service.
Ends slot exchange with Evergreen, but will have six Asia-U.S. strings and slot deal with APL.
FMC Commissioner Khouri said the agency is making sure ocean carriers properly implement any surcharges for cargo at West Coast ports.
Spending bill provides more money for harbor maintenance and reduction of pollution from diesel engines.
Carriers promise more direct port calls and shorter transit times.
The House will consider legislation that would allow for higher truck weight limits on portions of interstates in Mississippi and Wisconsin.
The 19,224-TEU “MSC Oscar” will operate between Asia and Europe.
Port meets with residents of Contrecœur on plans to build terminal to open around 2021.
Companies that volunteer to hook up their vessels to special scrubbers while in port could be eligible for reduced fees.
The integration allows users to track freight carried by third-party drivers and for-hire carriers, including automated location updates from a driver’s cell phone.
Eric Kulisch, an American Shipper editor, received an award from the London-based Seahorse Club Dec. 9 for his September 2014 issue feature, “Shore power disruptor?”
Third-party logistics services provider SDV, part of the French Bolloré Group, has formed its own subsidiary company based in Valencia, Spain.
