NYK Line (North America) Inc. said it has begun the process of no longer providing chassis in certain markets, and said on July 1 the policy will be extended to the Tacoma, Seattle, and Portland markets.
The Kuwait-based logistics provider said it had a profit of 7.1 million Kuwait dinar ($25.4 million) for the first quarter of 2012, 8 percent less than what it earned in the same 2011 period. Revenue was 321.8 million Kuwait dinar, a 1 percent increase from the same 2011 period. “2011 was the first year […]
Ulrich Davis, 50, a Dutch citizen from The Netherlands, was sentenced to six months in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States by facilitating the illegal export of goods to Iran.
Stamford, Conn.-based Daymon Worldwide has launched its new Daymon Global Logistics division to offer transportation management and logistics support for its retail and supplier partners. To start the logistics arm, Daymon developed a partnership with Echo Global Logistics, a provider of transportation and supply chain management services based in Chicago. Echo supplies proprietary technology, sourcing […]
Overseers of the St. Lawrence Seaway’s operations said steel and construction industries, with their increased demand for North American commodities such as iron ore, stone and cement, has ensured a “solid start” for the 2012 shipping season. The St. Lawrence Seaway reported that year-to-date total cargo shipments for the period March 22 to […]
The Port of Virginia said Tuesday its container volume rose 5.2 percent year-on-year in April to 169,644 TEUs. It’s the third consecutive month of year-on-year growth for the port. Year-to-date volume has grown 2.1 percent in 2012 to 647,713 TEUs. The port said its rail volume rose 19.8 percent in April to […]
European farmers will be able to quickly receive time-critical parts for malfunctioning farm equipment on weekends and holidays during the upcoming harvest season with the help of German emergency logistics provider time:matters. The independent courier, which is co-owned by Lufthansa Cargo, said it will rush spare parts for harvesting machines to their destination within […]
DSV Solutions has appointed Brian Ejsing to managing director. He has been with DSV since 1986 and held the position of managing director of DSV Road in the Netherlands since 2008 as well as managing director of DSV Road Germany since 2009. Ejsing takes over from Anton van Beers who helped lead […]
An item in Monday’s AS Daily about the death of Jean-Louis Cambon failed to note that he first came to the shipping industry via a stint at the French carrier CGM.
In an attempt to unify supply chain activities, eBizNET Solutions and SPS Commerce announced a deal to develop a cloud-based service that focuses on retail, e-commerce, distribution and manufacturing companies. eBizNet will bring its software-as-a-service (SaaS) supply chain applications, while SPS will mix in its on-demand supply chain management services. The integrated service is expected […]
The bank announced Monday that U.S. business aircraft and helicopters manufacturers will benefit from a new process to assess credit risks and expedite foreign-buyer financing.
The attack followed a March 23 decision by the Council of the European Union to allow the EU Naval Force to take disruption action against known pirate supplies on shore.
Kuehne + Nagel said a unit in Japan has been granted by the Chiba prefecture government a manufacturing license for packaging, labeling and storage of medical devices at its logistics facility in Ichikawa. “The license is a huge step forward for Kuehne + Nagel to expand its position as a leading logistics provider […]
Enterprise resource planning and business intelligence provider Pronto Software will partner with local data synchronization specialist Leadtec on a new supply chain application for Australian and New Zealand businesses. Leadtec has provided electronic-data-interchange (EDI) services, synchronized catalogues, and logistics applications for Australian businesses for more than 20 years. The deal will integrate Pronto services with Leadtec’s […]
Amware Logistics Services said Tuesday it has acquired Parcel Port, a small non-asset based warehousing, distribution and fulfillment company based in Arizona that has a strong focus on managing e-commerce parcel delivery. Amware, headquartered in Eagle, Colo., is an Eastern provider of warehousing and transportation services that bought Parcel Port to expand to […]
“This is, to say the least, both exciting and important for Virginia. A first-in is of great benefit to our large import customers because they’ll be getting their goods to their shelves quicker,” said Jerry Bridges, VPA executive director.
Maritime industry and civic leaders attended a ceremony Monday at the Port of Long Beach to mark the official start of the $1.2 billion Middle Harbor redevelopment project. The event was highlighted by driving a commemorative “golden pile” into the base for a new wharf being built, according to a port news release. […]
The liner carrier Hanjin Shipping said Tuesday that it will impose rate increases on the Asia-Europe trade from June 1. The increases, $350 per TEU and $700 per FEU, is applicable to origin ports in Japan, as well as dry and reefer cargo.
Schenker Khimji’s LLC, a joint venture that DB Schenker Logistics has established with long-time partner Khimji Ramdas Group in Oman, has started operations. The new company provides services for air and ocean freight, land transport, contract logistics, supply chain management as well as event logistics. “We see a big potential in Oman […]
This week Associate Editor Eric Kulisch explains how a newly formed caucus wants President Obama to get serious on ports; a Hercules may be needed to get a substantive transport bill passed; and properly spelling LaGrange.
