Five years after its implementation, the Earned Import Allowance Program is not providing enough incentives to help reverse the decline in Dominican apparel exports to the U.S. market, according to a new report by the U.S. International Trade Commission. EIAP allows apparel manufacturers in the Dominican Republic who use U.S. fabric to produce […]
“The FDA is working with our Mexican government counterparts as well as stakeholders from industry, commerce, agriculture, and academia to ensure the safety of products,” said FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg.
The Senate confirmed Victor Mendez as deputy secretary of transportation and Peter Rogoff as undersecretary of transportation for policy — both officials have been in those roles on a temporary basis.
Government collaboration with the private sector, especially in the area of homeland security, has improved dramatically during the past decade, but there are many best practices that should be institutionalized to improve outcomes that benefit both sides, this month’s American Shipper cover story shows. “I Want You for Compliance” — illustrated by an […]
The two sides are trying to work out a new contract to replace the six year pact that expired on July 1. The ILWU-PMA agreement covers nearly 20,000 longshore workers at 29 West Coast ports.
During the second quarter, TNT’s revenues fell 5.9-percent, year-over-year, to 1.67 billion euros ($2.24 billion ), as the company’s profit improved by 98.7 percent to -4 million euros. Revenues for the first six months of the year are down 3.6 percent, year-over-year. Taking a piece-by-piece view, the company said positive operating developments […]
Dachser Transport of America Inc. has opened a new office in St. Louis, expanding its footprint in the Midwest. The office is located in the St. Louis Customs Building across from Lambert International Airport and will support customers in southern Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska. “The Midwest has become one of Dachser’s […]
Port Commission Chairman Janiece Longoria said an Army Corps of Engineers report found the minimum net benefits of the improved Bayport and Barbours Cut channels to the U.S. economy will be $35 million a year.
The Port of Savannah handled a record 3.14 million TEU in the fiscal year ending June 30, up by 6.3 percent, or 186,567 TEU, compared to the previous year. Exports accounted for just over half of containerized tonnage. The Georgia Ports Authority said all of its facilities, including the Port of Brunswick, moved […]
The deal is subject to due diligence, execution of a sale and purchase agreement and approval by the competent authorities, and is scheduled to be executed by Dec. 31, at the latest.
“Faced with the slower-than-expected recovery of cargo demand, we will further decrease our full-freighter exposure but will remain a key player in the cargo business,” Alexandre de Juniac, chair of Air France-KLM’s board of directors, said.
Sixteen port authorities, airports and other local entities in seven states have been selected to participate in a program under which they can reimburse U.S. Customs and Border Protection for extra services to maintain the fluidity of cargo and passengers passing through their facilities, the agency announced this week. Establishing partnerships with local […]
“Echo’s growth model delivered outstanding results, as we completed another record quarter of revenue and profitability, driven by strong organic growth and the impact of our recently completed acquisitions,” Echo’s CEO said.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has linked up with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration to protect drivers who report safety or other concerns from employer retaliation. According to a press release, the memorandum of understanding signed by the two agencies “allows for the exchange of safety, coercion […]
The Hong Kong-based liner company said it moved 1,453,193 TEU in the period ending June 30, 11.2-percent more than in the same 2013 period, while revenues were $1.5 billion, up 6.8 percent.
Quintiq Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Victor Allis described his company as a “puzzle-solving” solutions provider, in a conversation with American Shipper in May.
The Port of Oakland handled 205,692 TEU in June 2014, 4.6-percent more than in June 2013. Full export containers were 84,032, up 1.7 percent; full import containers were 73,853, up 5.8 percent; empty import containers were 19,776 TEU, up 13.2 percent; and empty export containers were 28,031 TEU, up 5.1 percent. In the […]
Qatar has become the majority owner of the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), one of the most expansion-minded container shipping companies in the world. A U.S. Federal Maritime Commission notice in Thursday’s Federal Register reported that Qatar has recently attained a 51.27-percent ownership stake in UASC. The company was established in 1976 by […]
Degnan was nominated by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and confirmed by the New Jersey State Senate on July 10. Christie has been slammed for the role members of his administration had in the so-called “Bridgegate” scandal.
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union and employers represented by the Pacific Maritime Association resumed contact talks on Wednesday, following a break in which union negotiators attended a Longshore Division Caucus in San Francisco on Monday and Tuesday. Unless an agreement is announced today or tomorrow, negotiations will resume in August. A one […]
