American Shipper

The Canaveral Port Authority recently received a $1.6 million port security grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Lehigh Cement Co. recently began an experiment using a “short-sea” route rather than trucking slag cement to customers in the Northeast.

The Canaveral Port Authority and the United Arab Emirates port operator submitted the application to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

Space Coast port courts new lines of cargo business, makes investments to ignite growth.

Shippers want a more balanced truckload market in which to move freight.

UPS has focused on better forecasting, increasing capacity, enhanced visibility and more complete communications with clients.

Two key vacancies were filled with highly regarded officials who have been instrumental in successfully implementing cargo security and modernization projects.

The Ponce Port Authority in Puerto Rico is seeking a private port operator to revive the fortunes of the Port of the Americas.

Israeli liner carrier believes it has renewed vigor now that restructuring is complete.

Can a distributor of DVDs expand and diversify its 3PL business?

Service providers should think of costs on a per-hourly basis rather than a per-mile basis if they want to get at the profitability of a load.

Economic recovery has put the spotlight on the inadequacies of freight movement infrastructure, prompting significant efforts to boost supply chain capacity.

U.S. freight industry is ready to take off, but other regional economies still need to catch up.

Midwest rail shippers step up lobby of STB for improved service across network.

Dachser USA to focus on expansion over the next two years.

We appear to be progressing inexorably towards a world where everything (and every person) is connected to the Internet.

In this decision, a request by the petitioners—a shipper and its insurance company—to have an arbitration award vacated was unsuccessful.

Economic growth is quickly outpacing the ability of the education community to produce a trained and ready logistics work force.

The International Chamber of Shipping is warning of new environmental regulations about to impact ship operators at more or less the same time.

Port directors, other leaders explain importance of exports to local communities.