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.
NASA has posted an image on its Global Climate Change Website that shows global shipping routes can be seen from space because of the nitrogen oxides (NOx) emitted by ships travelling along them. “Just how much shipping contributes to overall NOx emissions remains an open question for scientists. Research suggests that shipping accounts for […]
In recent years, the International Civil Aviation Organization has formalized partnerships with safety and aviation organizations in Europe and the United States. On Tuesday, ICAO officials signed a memorandum of understanding with the Netherlands-based Civil Air Navigation Services Organization which is meant to improve air traffic management around the world. ICAO and CANSO […]
The U.S. Export-Import Bank on Tuesday voted to guarantee a loan of more than $500 million provided by Apple Bank for Savings to OJSC VEB Leasing (VEBL) of Moscow for the export of a fleet of Boeing 777 planes to Russia. Boeing delivered the first of the planes earlier this month. VEBL, […]
Canada-based Vitran has sold its supply chain operation division to New Hampshire-based logistics services provider Legacy Supply Chain for $97 million. The deal is expected to close by March 1. With the sale, Vitran is now focusing on its U.S. less-than-truckload operation. “We will continue the recovery and growth of our existing business and […]
U.S. steel exports continued to fall in December, declining another 2.9 percent compared to November after declining nearly 16 percent from October, according to government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS). “Steel exports softened at the end of 2012 due to economic uncertainty in many international markets, very much mirroring […]
“It is important to emphasize that the hub is not just about the port, it involves many moving parts and will significantly enhance Jamaica’s potential for growth,” said Giorgio Valentini, World Bank’s representative to the country.
President Obama trumpeted the need for the United States to invest in transportation infrastructure, while also calling for a transatlantic trade partnership, during his annual State of the Union address in Washington Tuesday evening. Obama proposed a number of programs aimed at stimulating economic recovery through job growth and road and port infrastructure […]
Eimskip said it will add Portland, Maine as a port of call in the end of March 2013, replacing the port in Norfolk, Va. The Icelandic shipping company said “the main objective of this change is to shorten transit time between North-America and Europe and to offer biweekly port calls.” In 2011, […]
Weber Logistics has formed an alliance with Aspen Logistics to better spread the influence of the two logistics service providers in the western United States. Connie Anderson, the owner of Aspen, has been made a senior vice president at Weber. Weber has traditionally been strong on the West Coast, while Aspen operates in the […]
Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo has released a Varation Pharma Control 15-25 C product. Targeted at temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, AF-KLM guarantees that each shipment will be kept within that temperature range during warehousing, trucking and flight. The carrier already has dedicated refrigerated warehouse space in its Paris and Amsterdam hubs. According to a company […]
