American Shipper

Railroad updates Surface Transportation Board on its plans for harvest season.

APM Terminals executive says port and infrastructure development in Latin America lags economic, population growth.

The Swiss freight forwarder has merged its Panprojects and oil and gas logistics services to form Panalpina Energy Solutions.

Steven Rubin, who has been serving on an interim basis, is named president and chief executive officer at Horizon Lines.

St. Lawrence Seaway has reported that grain exports from the U.S. have made a comeback this year.

The Commerce agency published a notice regarding the effectiveness of its licensing procedures for Cuban agricultural commodity exports.

The U.S. Commerce Department reported that exports of goods and services in July increased from $196.2 billion in June.

Chinese reforms would allow foreign companies to establish shipping companies in Shanghai FTZ.

Deadly Ebola disease results in changed port rotations and additional charges for West Africa shippers.

Descartes sees continuing strong demand for its software.

Hard-luck Ponce Port Authority in Puerto Rico tries new strategy to lure interested investors.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said rules raise health and safety standards for dogs.

North American large truck orders have had 19 months with year-over-year increases, FTR noted. August orders were the strongest for the month since 2005.

Kathy Fulton was appointed executive director of the American Logistics Aid Network, after serving as interim head following Jock Menzies’s death in August 2013.

Port Jersey Logistics says new warehouse in Cranbury will also be its headquarters.

Little Rock, Ark.-based trucking company opens new $4 million driver training center and aims to hire more military veterans.

Saltchuk, owner of Sea Star Line, closes on purchase of Caribbean carrier Tropical.

Grup TCB says expanded Puerto Quetzal on Pacific coast of Guatemala will accommodate post-Panamax containerships.

enVista opens new office in United Kingdom to provide freight bill auditing in Europe, Mideast, and Africa.

Cargolux now provides shippers with three weekly options.