The total value of trade using rail, road and other surface transportation between the United States and its neighbors, Mexico and Canada, rose 7.9 percent, year over year, in October to $85.29 billion, according to recently released figures by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The value of the trade jumped by 9.8 percent when compared to […]
bpost has acquired a majority share of California-based Landmark Global, a cross-border parcel logistics and fulfillment firm. Landmark, which handled more than 3 million parcels last year, will continue operating as a separate unit. Dave Mays, Landmark’s founding partner, will remain at the helm of Landmark. He noted in a statement that […]
Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics said Monday it has secured a majority stake in Vietnamese company Tin Thanh Express to offer integrated logistics services across the Southeast Asian country. The new joint venture company, Kerry TTC Express, will combine the global logistics expertise and international freight network of Kerry Logistics with the local competence and connections of […]
In a letter to the Department of Interior on Friday, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s new leadership, Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, called for federal regulators to ensure taxpayers receive the full value for coal mined on federal and tribal lands. The senators are specifically concerned […]
The Senate last week confirmed William P. Doyle, of Pennsylvania, to serve as commissioner at the Federal Maritime Commission for the term expiring June 30, 2013. Originally nominated in February of last year, Doyle was one of dozens of appointments confirmed by the Senate just before the last Congress expired. Formerly chief of staff […]
California-based Best Overnite Express (BTVP) and North Dakota-based Midwest Motor Express (MIDW) have agreed to interchange less-than-truckload freight between California and the Midwest, creating an alliance that will streamline their business models. Details of the agreement were not released. The move will bring these two regional carriers to a larger stage, giving shippers […]
The update gives users greater ability to access their systems via a mobile device, including shipment tendering and visibility using a configurable mobile Web app, said Derek Gittoes of Oracle.
The shipping consultancy SeaIntel Maritime Analysis has partnered with Appropriate Communications, a public relations agency focusing on maritime and logistics in emerging markets, to start a new portal that gives status updates on ports in Africa. Port Overview was launched Monday after two months of live operation, the two companies said in a statement. The […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday proposed two new food safety rules to help prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses. The proposed rules specifically implement the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and are available for public comment for the next 120 days. The rules, when implemented, will build on steps taken during the […]
Eden Prairie, Minn.-based third party logistics services provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide has named Angie Freeman vice president of human resources. Freeman, an employee at C.H. Robinson since 1998, will oversee employee relations, benefits, recruiting and learning and development. In addition, she will lead key initiatives to support C.H. Robinson’s talent strategies. Previously, she […]
Shuster With the start of the 113th Congress Thursday, Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., was officially confirmed by the House of Representatives to chair the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “Working together, the committee will focus on reforming programs and strengthening America’s transportation networks to make us more efficient, competitive, and prosperous. I am excited […]
U.S. Customs officers at Miami International Airport seized about 181,000 counterfeit pills of Viagra in two cargo shipments in September and December, the agency said. The airline’s cargo manifest described the shipment as “pharmaceutical products,” but import specialists determined they were not legitimately produced. The domestic value of the shipments was about $3.2 million.
The 14,000-TEU ships, to be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, will have a fuel-efficient design, and are expected to be used in the Asia-Europe trade. The deal will initially involve five vessels, with an option for five more.
The lessor has acquired 24,000 TEUs in standard dry containers from the fleet it manages for about $32.6 million, increasing the percentage of its owned assets to 72 percent from 59 percent at the start of 2012.
To take advantage of the growing manufacturing sector in China’s interior, IAG Cargo, the amalgamation of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, will add thrice-weekly cargo service between London Heathrow and Chengdu starting Sept. 22. The flights will be performed by Boeing 777 aircraft. “Over the last few years we have seen […]
Russia’s AirBridgeCargo Airlines has taken delivery of its third 747-8 freighter from Boeing and will use the plane on its current routes from Moscow to Europe, Asia and the United States. The deliveries are part of a renewal of the carrier’s fleet of Boeing freighters, which now average just more than four years old. In […]
RLJ Cos. has purchased R. Thompson Trucking, a Virginia-based bulk materials and waste hauler, from Linx Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount, forming RLJ Trucking Cos. R. Thompson’s main customers are aggregates companies, disposal companies and recycling firms. The trucking company’s president and chief executive officer, Rick Thompson, will stay on at the […]
After a year-long test, Seattle-based Freight Wing has introduced fuel-saving chassis side skirts for intermodal haulers. Truckers, including Dionbilt Trailers, who have tested Freight Wing’s device, have reported fuel savings of 5 percent to 7 percent, according to a company press release. The skirts are aerodynamic, environmentally friendly devices that are more […]
The Transatlantic Business Council has been set up to advocate for a comprehensive EU-U.S. economic agreement that further liberalizes trade and investment and promotes greater regulatory and standards convergence.
