The U.S. Transportation Department said truck drivers, starting Dec. 18, will no longer need to file reports for their pre- and post-trip equipment inspections.
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security said it will include a new statement to exporters on all validated licenses, effective Dec. 8.
Ingersoll-Rand will acquire the European manufacturer of truck and trailer refrigeration equipment for $123.48 million.
Old Dominion Freight Line has completed a 40% expansion of its Chattanooga facility and nearly doubled the size of its Portland, Ore. service center.
The Port of Everett said work will begin this month to strengthen its South Terminal, used for roll-on/roll-off cargo operations.
CEVA Logistics has expanded operations in Singapore with the opening of a new warehouse at Jalan Buroh.
Freight forwarder UTi Worldwide has appointed Edward G. Feitzinger as chief executive officer, effective immediately.
The U.S. Commerce and Energy departments are planning a business development mission to China in April focused on energy trade.
SeaIntel analysis finds vessels delayed an average of 3.4 days into Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as the next port of call.
Shippers are feeling squeezed by port capacity problems and unreliable liner service.
New online report from Drewry, using CargoSmart schedule reliability data, finds Maersk and Hamburg Süd are best at keeping to published schedules.
Two 1,000-TEU ships will start service from Shanghai this week.
Non-vessel-operating common carrier CaroTrans has added container freight stations at Cincinnati and Indianapolis.
The International Air Transport Association has published a free online guide for airlines regarding the safe transport of lithium batteries in cargo holds.
Senator also complains about the cost of food aid preference laws.
Purchase of e-customs gives Descartes added depth in its customs and regulatory offerings in the UK, while e-customs’ installed base gets access to Descartes logistics functions.
The American Trucking Associations is backing an omnibus appropriations bill that includes changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s hours of service requirements.
The transport user group has lobbied the Federal Maritime Commission to protect shippers from ocean carrier actions.
The NRF’s monthly monitor of container activity shows seasonal slowdown, but annual growth.
India-based Info-X will handle rate filing, rate management, export documentation, cargo tracking and accounting for the U.S.-based NVO and forwarder.
