CEVA has opened its first so-called Center of Logistics Excellence in Jacksonville, Fla., a development designed to increase visibility in the supply chain through use of advanced technology. Stating the center is about letting customers “see and touch” the supply chain, CEVA’s Chief Commercial Officer Inna Kuznetsova allowed that this is an innovative development for […]
The department seeks industry stakeholders to sit on a new National Freight Advisory Committee tasked with making recommendations to improve the freight transportation system.
A bipartisan group of U.S. legislators proposed bills in both the House and Senate to reform the Depression-era sugar program, including rolling back provisions in the 2008 Farm Bill that protect U.S. sugar growers. Sugar users, spearheaded primarily by the Sweetener Users Association (SUA), the Coalition for Sugar Reform and the National Confectioners […]
The commission is expected to publish the proposed rule in the Federal Register early next week. There will be a 60-day comment period.
Forming the talks from recommendations from the U.S.-EU High Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth, parties from both nations will try to hammer out a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
UPS has formed a collaboration with Jabil Aftermarket Services to deliver a “reverse” logistics program for high-tech equipment manufacturers. The two companies present a turn-key model by combining Jabil’s planning, repair and call-center support with UPS’ transportation infrastructure. The program will provide next- and same-day transportation, order fulfillment, repair, returns processing, procurement management […]
The Independent Pilots Association has found that the federal agency overstated the costs associated with applying its new pilot-fatigue rules to cargo carriers by at least $175 million.
The boards of both airlines approved a merger yesterday after months of negotiation behind closed doors and endless speculation by the press. The merger is expected to be completed in the third quarter.
“Auto volumes picked up from the previous quarter, supported by stronger export volumes from Korea. High and heavy shipping volumes, healthy in the first half year, slipped in the third and fourth quarters,” the company’s CEO said.
These plane batteries are at the heart of an ongoing investigation by the FAA into problems with the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Almost a month ago, the lithium ion battery fueling one of these planes in Boston caught fire.
The industrial real estate developer Prologis said Wednesday it inked a deal to build two distribution centers for BMW of North America. Construction of the two facilities, in Redlands, Calif., and Dallas, will collectively create up to 609,000 square feet of warehouse space. The 326,500-square-foot Redlands facility also includes an expansion option […]
Canadian National Railway has decided not to build a new rail line and terminal to serve the Quebec/Labrador iron ore range after a feasibility study determined the financial risk was too great. A joint review with a half dozen mining companies determined that iron ore volumes would not be great enough to justify the […]
The logistics software developer Freightgate has released a new customer self-service center module to help non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOs) manager their negotiated rate arrangements (NRAs). Licensed NVOs are exempt by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission from filing and publishing tariffs under the NRA provision. NRAs are written, binding arrangements between a shipper and […]
The ILA noted the agreement is “subject to the drafting of final contract language and acceptance by the ILA membership” and the new master contract will not take effect until all local bargaining is concluded.
The Port of Seattle said Commissioner Rob Holland is resigning to “pursue other professional opportunities. A member of the board since 2010, he will leave March 15. “The port’s mission of creating jobs and expanding economic opportunity for everyone in our community will remain close to my heart,” Holland said. “The working […]
The logistics technology developer Data2Logistics has appointed Bob Newcom as director of professional services. Newcom comes to Data2Logistics after 17 years in executive positions with multinational manufacturers, carriers and third-party logistics providers. He has managed all modes of transportation globally, the company said. Data2Logistics’ professional services group aims to enhance freight transportation […]
Members of the ILWU’s Local 63, Office Clerical Unit, have re-filed a complaint against APM Terminals in Los Angeles for alleged eavesdropping. A similar complaint made last year by the union was dismissed in December.
A new report by the Maritime Administration says U.S.-flag ships on the Great Lakes could be modernized with the installation of diesel or dual-fuel engines that can also use liquefied natural gas.
Representative of the United States and European Union met Tuesday to hash out a cooperative agreement in the areas of science and technology, with transportation among four focus areas for the talks. Specifically, the EU and the U.S. Department of Transportation signed an agreement to boost cooperation in transport research as they seek […]
The contract carry and delivery division will feature 5,000 drivers operating from 125 locations. The new company will focus on the transportation of bulk food, grocery, metals, building products and retail items.
