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   Trimble Navigation has added another acquisition to its portfolio through the purchase of Dutch software provider Logicway.    Logicway develops automated payroll and expenses software for the transportation and logistics industry, allowing companies to pre-calculate salaries and expenses, track hours, monitor key performance indicators and improve report-building capabilities.    The companies did not discuss financial details […]

   Mahindra Satyam launched a new series of business insight services around information management for global retailers.    The new service, called REIMS (Retail Enterprise Information Management System), is aimed at helping large retailers improve their decision-making through cloud-based systems.    Mahesh Vasudevanallur, head of the retail and consumer packaged goods practice for Mahindra Satyam, said […]

   The U.S. Export-Import Bank authorized credit insurance to support the export by Air Tractor Inc. of nearly $900,000 worth of American-made crop-spraying aircraft to a biofuel and soybean grower in Brazil.    This bank-supported export sale is the 20th of about 40 similar deals expected to benefit Air Tractor this year. The total body […]

   The United States will contribute $1 million for trade-related technical assistance (TRTA) to the World Trade Organization.    The WTO’s TRTA program provides training for developing countries to improve their ability to analyze issues, assess their interests and participate in the negotiations and other WTO activities. The program also provides these nations with help […]

   An item in the Sept. 7 AS Daily incorrectly stated the port the Grand Alliance carriers will temporarily add to their SSX service to account for a skipped sailing of their CCX service. The added port will be Shanghai. The carriers also said this week a call at Busan will be made, and a call […]

Wenjin Lee has been named president of the Taiwan-based shipping line’s North American operations. He was previously senior vice president of equipment management and intermodal at Yang Ming’s office in Jersey City, N.J.

Moore Stephens said overtonnaging was uppermost in the minds of many of the people who took part in its survey, with one noting “the only glimmer of hope is that we are approaching the limit of shipyards’ comfort zones.”

   U.S. inbound container volume fell 0.3 percent year-on-year in August, according to figures compiled by the trade intelligence firm Zepol Corp.    More striking, volume fell 3 percent from July to August, an unusual trend given that volume typically rises as peak season approaches. Zepol said there has been an increase from July to […]

   Air Menzies International (AMI) has appointed Stephen Koller as chief executive officer.    He will be responsible for growing the air freight wholesaler’s online activities and geographical reach.    During his 12 years at AMI’s parent, Menzies Aviation plc, Koller has worked on various projects and helped propel it to become the world’s second […]

   Kenco, a provider of distribution, transportation services and information technology, promoted Jeff Burns to president of its Kenco Material Handling Solutions (KMHS).    Burns has been with Kenco nearly 10 years, starting as a senior logistics engineer. He was promoted to general manager of the company’s Maytag Distribution Center in 2003, and he joined […]

   Lakeland, Fla.-based Saddle Creek Logistics Services has named Joe Maggio as vice president for business development.    In this role, he will help Saddle Creek sustain and build customer relationships and expand existing accounts. He will be based at Saddle Creek’s facility in Buena Park, Calif.    Prior to joining Saddle Creek, Maggio served […]

   North American transportation service provider U.S. Xpress Enterprises has expanded its Web presence to include a new industry education service to help shippers resolve issues and answer common questions.    Called “Ask the Experts,” the Web service is aimed at being a forum and resource for shippers and drivers to ask questions about their […]

“Based on publicly available documents, ‘export bases’ made at least $1 billion in subsidies available to auto and auto-parts exporters in China during the years 2009 through 2011,” the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said.

   Earlier this month, the Obama administration published a joint U.S. and European Union request for public feedback on how to promote greater transatlantic regulatory compatibility.    The goal is to eliminate unnecessary burdens to trade that hinder economic growth and job creation, without degrading protections for health, safety, welfare and the environment.    Any progress […]

   Navigil has unveiled a versatile white-label wireless tracking device that it says can be programmed for a variety of track-and-trace uses including personal safety, on-board diagnostics, fleet management, vehicle black boxes, and insurance-related telematics.    The company, which is a manufacturer of programmable GNSS tracking devices, said its new Navigil TD230 device is small and […]

A group of U.S. apparel, textile, and footwear importers has called on TPP negotiators to eliminate out-of-date apparel trade rules to promote and sustain apparel value chains that employ millions of American workers.

   The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) opened its annual meeting on Monday in San Diego with speakers cautioning the industry continues to face difficult times and warning insurance rates may rise.    “Looking around us, the marine insurance industry is facing a pretty bleak ‘present’ with some old and well established – and […]

   The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers against eating mangoes from Agricola Daniella, a supplier with multiple plantations and a single packing house located in Sinaloa, Mexico.    Testing by the FDA has found Salmonella in mangoes from this producer.    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an outbreak […]

Leading industry experts offer insights into what shippers should know as the ILA contract deadline looms.

This one-hour interactive Webinar broadcast will cover the latest results from American Shipper’s annual Export Operations and Compliance Benchmark Study. Expert panelists will put the study findings into actionable guidance for U.S. exporters. Key discussion points will include: Trends in enforcement. Making operations and compliance activities strategic to revenue growth. Improving internal company awareness to […]