The U.S. Commerce Department on Wednesday determined that Chinese-made stainless steel sinks are dumped on the U.S. market, as well as benefit from export subsidies from the Chinese government. The department determined these sinks from China have been sold in the United States at dumping margins (or below fair market value) ranging from […]
The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated the second of two investigations into the role of digital trade in the United States and global economies. The investigation, Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global Economies, Part 2, is part of a request made by the Senate Finance Committee in a Dec. 14 letter. In its […]
The U.S. Export-Import Bank has partnered with World Business Chicago to launch the so-called Chicago Trade Accelerator, a program that will provide new resources for small area businesses that are ready to expand. “Mayor (Rahm) Emanuel has made export promotion one of his signature issues, and we are working together to create jobs tapping […]
While the European Shippers Council agrees that the European Union’s 4th Railway Package, which was released last month and is now up for debate, will do much to liberalize and provide wider access to the rail market, the organization thinks it needs to address additional issues. The Brussels-based organization is calling for a “holistic approach” […]
DB Schenker Logistics is the new logistics service provider for SolarEdge, a Netherlands-based solar power company. Schenker will operate the company’s European distribution facility and oversee the dissemination of its products throughout Europe using the Schenker land transportation network. Schenker has handled SolarEdge’s inbound and outbound traffic from Israel since July 2010. […]
DHL Freight has released a mobile app of customers using the integrator’s road network. DHL Activebooking, on both Android and iOS platforms, will allow customers to manage shipments throughout Europe. With the app, customers can book freight, track shipments, and print or forward shipping labels. “In our experience, customers expect mobile […]
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre has put the value of the goods — both rough and polished stones — at $50 million. Brink’s employees were loading the plane at Brussels Airport in Belgium when the robbers struck.
Andreas Dombret, board member at Deutsche Bundesbank, said in a speech in Hamburg Monday that “the financing of shipping undoubtedly represents a substantial regional and sectoral risk in the banking industry.”
Maersk said it’s increasing rates from East Asia to the United States on April 1. To the U.S. East Coast, the increases will be $480 per 20-foot container, $600 per 40-foot container, $675 per 40-foot high cube, $760 per 45-foot high cube, and $675 per refrigerated high cube. To the West Coast, the increases will be $320 […]
Trucking activity in the United States has continued its surge, with the American Trucking Association’s tonnage index capping off three months of increases with the best January figure in five years. Tonnage grew by 2.9 percent in January, after gains of 2.4 percent in December and 3.7 percent in November. “The trucking industry […]
MIQ Logistics has opened a Global Service Center in the New Orelans area targeted at the shipbuilding, aerospace and mining industries. The facility will also be able to handle the specific needs of the government, according to a company press release. The center, which officials say is in an area that lacks sufficient […]
Rep. Roger Freeman, the prime sponsor of the bill, H.B. 1719, said “there are injustices in the Port of Seattle and trucking business” and was introducing the bill to help underpaid drayage drivers who are independent contractors.
Air freight express wholesaler Air Menzies International is making a push into India, opening its first operation in Mumbai. Airport-to-airport traffic to the United Kingdom, United States and Africa will be the company’s initial focus moving forward. Additional products will be rolled out in the coming months. According to a company press release, the […]
Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services has signed a three-year maintenance agreement with DHL covering its Boeing 767-200 freighters. The company will perform “C” checks, which is a periodic, comprehensive inspection of the aircraft. The check also includes any required servicing of the plane. AMES has maintained these aircraft since 2009. “DHL […]
The procurement solutions provider CombineNet has extended an existing deal with transportation management systems and third party logistics services provider Transplace, the companies said Tuesday. The agreement will see the companies partner for a minimum of three more years to help Transplace customers procure transportation and logistics services. Transplace uses the CombineNet […]
The global trade management solutions provider Amber Road said Tuesday the semiconductor manufacturer Vishay Intertechnology has deployed its system to manage compliance risk. Specifically, Vishay is using Amber Road’s Restricted Party Screening (RPS) On-Demand solution, integrated with its SAP enterprise resource planning system (ERP). The RPS On-Demand solution allows Vishay to screen thousands of customers and […]
Electronic invoicing is gaining significant traction among high volume shippers and freight forwarders, according to a study conducted by the portal-based ocean shipping network INTTRA. The study, conducted in 2012 and released Wednesday, includes feedback from four of the top five global logistics providers. INTTRA has also released a set of white papers on […]
Freight forwarder and logistics enterprise system developer CargoWise said Tuesday it struck a deal with Dublin, Ireland-based boutique air freight specialist Central Shipping. Central will use CargoWise’s cloud-based ediEnterprise system. Managing Director Philip Clancy said the CargoWise platform will give his company capacity to reduce time and paperwork associated with processing shipments. “It […]
The Indian government is eyeing the creation of a nine-member Civil Aviation Authority, which would set aviation standards and oversee air safety, regulation and licensing. It will replace the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
The union, which represents 4,500 to 5,000 licensed deck officers and retirees on board U.S.-flag ships, said the members of its offshore group have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a series of 10-year contract extensions.
