Question: What agency has the most significant role in protecting U.S. commerce from infiltration by drug smugglers, terrorists, thieves and even pests and harmful products? Answer: Customs and Border Protection. As simple as that answer may be, the White House and Congress for the past two years since the recess appointment of […]
The cat fight between the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) and a construction consortium over who is responsible for excess costs associated with building a new set of locks to increase the waterway’s vessel capacity was predictable. Grupo Unidos por el Canal — led by Spanish construction firm Sacyr Vallehermoso, Italian engineering firm Salini […]
During the first, second and third rounds of the trade and investment talks that took place in July, November and December 2013, respectively, negotiating groups set out respective approaches and ambitions in some 20 areas that would be affected by the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). These rounds will be followed by a […]
The U.S. interstate system has facilitated the unrestricted movement of goods and materials quickly and efficiently throughout the country for over 50 years. For those of us working in the supply chain, it is indispensable infrastructure for the import and export of goods and materials, as well as intra-continental distribution. As an owner of […]
This recent research is considered one of the largest real-world studies ever conducted with commercial truck drivers, and included 106 participants, 1,260 days of data and nearly 415,000 miles of driving.
The Panama Canal Authority announced Friday that discussions will continue until Feb. 4 with Grupo Unidos por el Canal in an effort to find a solution that will allow the canal expansion project to remain on track.
Leonard Waterworth caught city officials by surprise with his announcement Friday that he resigned as head of the Port of Houston Authority, effective immediately. Roger Guenther was named executive director.
The General Accountability Office recommended the transportation secretary, in consultation with the maritime industry, study and identify any potential problems in ensuring that U.S. mariners are adequately trained to meet the needs of the entire maritime industry, including domestic shipping. In the report, U.S. Merchant Marine: Maritime Administration Should Assess Potential Mariner-Training Needs, GAO […]
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will build a 962,000-square-foot distribution center in Commerce, Ga., to help with its expansion in the Southeast, Gov. Nathan Deal announced last month. The retailer operates 154 stores east of the Mississippi River that specialize in closeout, excess inventory and salvage merchandise. It plans to invest $14.5 million in the […]
There is growing recognition in Congress about the contribution of ports to economic growth, but stalled water resources legislation that easily passed both houses is symptomatic of the ongoing political and regulatory dysfunction that has made it difficult the past quarter century to invest in infrastructure and optimize port functions, port industry officials say. […]
Liner carrier United Arab Shipping Co. said the total order is worth more than $2 billion including all options. The containerships will be delivered later this year through the first half of 2015.
Swiss freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel has signed an agreement with Commodity Forwarders, based in Los Angeles, which will allow the two companies to collaborate on transportation and logistics services. Both organizations serve in the perishables industry. Greg Martin, K+N’s senior vice president of air logistics in North America, stated, “Aligning with […]
Drewry said as containerships get larger, carriers appear to favor skipping voyages rather than laying up vessels as a means to control capacity. “Whilst the number of vessels idled is increasing, far fewer have been taken out of service compared to a year ago, confirming ocean carriers’ preference for cancelling sailings as and […]
The credit agency Moody’s says the U.S. port industry has a negative outlook because container-volume growth will lag behind the historic norm, putting pressure on the industry’s biggest customers. “The negative outlook is driven by the imbalance between supply and demand in the shipping-line industry, which ports rely on for revenue,” said Moody’s […]
The co-founder of supply chain technology consulting and hosting firm MavenWire is part of a group launching a logistics services and solutions provider InfoFuse. Sam Levin, known throughout the supply chain and logistics industries for his role as co-founder and president of MavenWire, will serve as president and chief executive officer. InfoFuse will […]
French liner carrier CMA CGM said it will launch a second service between the United States and Australia/New Zealand. The so-called PAD 2 service will start March 4 and complement the existing fortnightly PAD 1 service. The carrier said the new string will allow it to offer weekly service between Australia and […]
The duisport Group of Germany is planning to increase its capacity to 5 million TEUs by January 2015 due to an expansion on the left bank of the Rhine, the company announced Monday. The expansion will also include an increase in the number of gantry cranes at the terminal from six to 10. […]
After trying to sell its domestic Brazilian business for nearly a year as part of a company realignment, TNT Express has ended discussions with potential bidders and has decided to hang on to the operations.
A chemical tanker collided with COSCO’s containership Fei He on Jan. 29 while arriving in Singapore from Tanjung Pelepas. COSCO said the ship sustained damage to the portside hull, resulting in some spillage of bunker fuel. The vessel crew immediately reported the incident to Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA). “With […]
Revenues at Canadian National Railway for 2013 ticked up to C$10.58 billion ($9.54 billion), a year-over-year rise of seven percent, but net income fell, year over year by C$68 million to C$2.61 billion. Total revenue rose on the strength of increased revenues in the petroleum and chemical, metals and minerals, and forest products […]
