American Shipper

Temporarily extending storage is fair because marine terminals are gridlocked, port officials say.

But cargo growth represents a mixed blessing for the port authority.

TSA says truck and driver shortages, rail and terminal congestion have pushed up intermodal rates and cargo handling costs.

The Port of Los Angeles says cargo volumes at their highest level since August 2006.

Railroads are urging the nation’s farmers during harvest time to use caution when crossing tracks.

U.S. and Mexican Customs recognize each other’s customs-industry border security programs.

The French contaner carrier says it expects to handle 1 million TEUs of reefer cargo next year.

The U.N. agency says code to protect Arctic, Antarctic could enter into force in 2017.

NOAA says repeat of cold, snowy winter unlikely east of Rockies.

Simushir undergoing repairs after being towed to port by the tug Barbara Foss.

The cargo handler has seen significant increases over 2013’s numbers.

The Heyburn facility will serve the local dairy and agricultural markets.

Stifel notes that a ‘solid summer’ is giving way to slower growth, though wage pressure still is mostly a truckload issue.

The carrier experienced a 14.5-percent rise in activity when compared to September 2013.

Federal dollars for PNCT’s expansion should be replicated nationwide, DOT Secretary Foxx and others say.

Eighty percent of Americans surveyed opposed legislative efforts to increase the number of hours truck drivers can stay behind the wheel each week.

Heavy lobbying by INTERTANKO and other shipping interests compels the UN body to hold off on penalties for existing systems.

The agency head will step down on Dec. 31 to pursue a career in academia.

Duke University’s Center on Globalization, Governance & Competitiveness released a report on infrastructure under-investment.

A white paper from CyberKeel lays out motivations and mechanics of attacks, as well as protections and strategies.