The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has unveiled new aircraft tracking technology in Colorado that will allow air traffic controllers to follow a plane’s movements in mountainous areas outside radar coverage and in inclement weather. The technology is known as Wide Area Multilateration and was developed with the help of FAA and the Colorado […]
The liner carrier will “carry out a phased approach to simplify its surcharge structure, making it easier for all parties to deal with quotes, contracts and invoices. The surcharge structure will be finished by mid-2013.
Despite economic uncertainties and high credit-financing costs, Boeing officials say the world’s airlines will see enough liquid financing next year to sustain projected aircraft deliveries of $104 billion.
IAG Group, which was formed in January 2011 by merging British Airways and Iberia, has launched IAG Cargo as a separate entity. As a different division from its parent company, IAG Cargo will focus on welcoming new cargo carriers to IAG, according to a press release. The new company’s first move is […]
The U.S. Export-Import Bank said it will back bonds issued by Ethiopian Airlines of Addis Ababa to finance the export of four of 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Ethiopia. Ethiopian Airlines obtained competitive interest rates on its bonds, the bank said. Ex-Im Bank authorized the final commitment for the purchase of […]
Non-vessel-operating common carrier Troy Container Line has expanded its Charlotte, N.C.-based import operation by moving to a larger office in the port city. “The new office provides additional space for the company’s expanding staff, while creating an efficient and service-driven headquarters for the company’s import division,” the company said. Based in Red […]
The United States said it will support two activities to assist China’s efforts to develop its rail and port sectors. U.S. Trade and Development Agency Director Leocadia I. Zak and Transportation Department Assistant Secretary Susan Kurland made the announcement at the 5th U.S.-China Transportation Forum in Hangzhou late last week. The first […]
The USDA in its second Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade in fiscal year 2013 said the country’s farm exports have climbed more than 50 percent in value, from $96.3 billion in 2009 to a forecasted $145 billion in 2013.
A half-dozen large shippers polled on a not-for-attribution basis by American Shipper this week said they were surprised by how quickly the breakdown in contract talks developed into a strike.
The global on-demand shipping and logistics software developer CargoSmart said Tuesday it has released a new tool that allows customers to be alerted about cargo delays. The tool, VisibilitySmart, sends daily, early notifications of potential delays to shippers and logistics service providers. It also allows them to measure their carriers’ on-time performance and […]
Liner carrier Yang Ming will introduce a new service between Japan, Taiwan and Southeast Asia through a slot exchange with Japan’s Interasia Lines. Yang Ming said it will start its IF1 service on Dec. 11. The service will call Osaka, Yokohama, Keelung, Singapore, Port Kelang, and Taichung. Roundtrip voyages will take 21 days.
A strike by members of the 600 members of International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63, Office Clerical Unit (OCU) enters its second week today. Meanwhile, American Shipper has attempted to answer a number of questions.
The Ontario, Canada-based logistics software company Descartes Systems Group said last week it has signed an agreement with Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System (NACCS Center) to electronically file documents to Japan Customs in compliance with the newly enacted Advance Filing Rules in that country. On March 30, a bill to amend […]
Famous Pacific Forwarding Philippines has started weekly domestic full-containerload and less-than-containerload ocean services, linking ports in Manila and Cebu to key points in the region. The forwarder is starting by offering roll-on/roll-off and container services, but plans to add conventional capacity services in the future. Customers have expressed strong demand for these new services, said Marina […]
Rickmers Holding unveils plans to invest in eight to 16 containerships, in the 5,000- to 7,500-TEU range, with Los Angeles-based investment firm Oaktree, aiming to charter the vessels to efficiency-seeking liner carriers
German container line hooks into electrical power in Oakland, signalling key step in efforts to comply with 2014 California mandate that certain percentage of ship calls use so-called “cold ironing” to reduce emissions
As the Christmas shopping season kicks into high gear, the heads of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and U.S. Customs appeared on the Today Show and at a New Jersey warehouse for a press briefing on Thursday to draw attention to ways the public can help the government combat the import of unsafe toys […]
Hawaii attorney and former state senator files class action suit in attempt to overturn Jones Act, saying it creates duopoly of service that increases cost of goods for Hawaii residents and businesses by 30 percent
