The World Shipping Council has elected new NOL Group President and Chief Executive Officer Ng Yat Chung to it board of directors for a term that expires September 2013. In 2011, Ng replaced Ron Widdows, former NOL president and CEO and current WSC board chairman. The other 10 WSC members are […]
The U.S. Justice Department on Friday said three Philippine nationals were arrested on charges of attempting to import unlicensed firearms into the United States.
Non-vessel-operating common carrier Shipco Transport has expanded its direct weekly less-than containerload (LCL) activity with the start of two new services from Los Angeles and Atlanta to Denmark. With these new services, Shipco now offers a total of four direct LCL services between the United States and Denmark. Both services are […]
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Jan. 9-10 will hold working-level meetings with South Korea in Seoul to continue discussions related to implementation of the U.S.-Korea trade agreement.
Manuel Coral Gables, Fla.-based real estate firm Flagler has appointed Manuel A. Fernandez to executive vice president of logistics operations. In this position, Fernandez will head development of Flagler’s South Florida Logistics Center – a 400-acre intermodal logistics complex adjacent to the Miami International Airport – as well as a newly launched logistics […]
The International Longshoremen’s Association said it plans to hold a noon rally on Friday at Global Terminals in Jersey City, N.J., to “address growing concerns over terminal management wanting to implement new technology that will reduce ILA employment in the coming years.” The ILA said Global plans to introduce new technology as it expands […]
Yemen will renegotiate a joint venture agreement with DP World to run the Aden container port because the operator has failed to fulfill its obligations, the country’s transport minister Waaed Bazeeb told Reuters Thursday.
The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in southern Malaysia handled 7.5 million TEUs in 2011, an increase of 15 percent over 2010. “This sharp increase was driven by strong organic growth from existing customers as well as volume from new customers,” the port said. “Container volume from PTP’s main existing customers, Maersk Line […]
Illinois-based third-party logistics provider Superior Logistics has opened an airside facility at cargo-dedicated Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, Ohio. Superior is leasing 20,000 square feet of office and warehouse space from the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which operates Rickenbacker International Airport and develops surrounding property. The company specializes in import deconsolidation – the […]
The Oregon-based railcar manufacturer has a backlog as of Nov. 30 of 13,300 units with an estimated value of $1.1 billion, compared to 8,100 units with an estimated value of $580 million the fiscal year prior.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen, National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have ratified new contracts with the nation’s largest freight railroads.
Robocom Systems has finished its acquisition of Ontario-based Accord Software, which manages transportation operations with on-board tracking and real-time dispatch capabilities. The Accord Software purchase was New York-based Robocom’s third supply chain software acquisition in 2011. “Despite the economic strain of the past few years, Robocom has continued to deliver results for our […]
Texas-based OnAsset Intelligence said United Cargo is installing its wireless asset-tracking devices on the airline’s mainline jet fleet. This will allow United Cargo’s customers to track the location, temperature, and environmental setting of items being shipped via that fleet. OnAsset said its SENTRY FlightSafe technology also provides virtual “security-fencing” and suppresses radios during flight to […]
The 650-member-strong NAFTZ said Daniel Griswold’s communications skills will help bring about better understanding of what foreign trade zones do to assist companies reduce their operating costs.
Overland Park, Kan.-based MIQ Logistics said Thursday it has opened a new logistics facility in eastern Pennsylvania. The 70-acre property in Tannersville, Penn., is designed to provide easy access to the New York and New Jersey markets and ports, as well as regional and national distribution for potential customers. The Tannersville center […]
The project and breakbulk carrier Intermarine said Thursday it has opened an office in Sao Paulo to oversee commercial activity in Brazil and the Mercosur Region. New Orleans-based Intermarine has operated to and from the east coast of South America for nearly 20 years with service to North America and, more recently, […]
CargoWise, a provider of technology services for logistics companies, announced an expansion into the European road transport market through a deal with the French logistics provider Dimotrans S.A. CargoWise will implement its ediEnterprise service across all of Dimotrans’ 23 French offices, providing forwarding and transportation management capabilities. After the initial French push, the […]
IL-76TD-90VD Russian all-cargo carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines has added a fourth modernized IL-76TD-90VD freighter to its fleet. The plane completed its first commercial flight on Dec. 31 from Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport to Bahrain before returning to Moscow. The IL-76TD-90VD freighter was built to order at the Tashkent Chkalov Aviation factory under contract between UAC […]
Mediterranean Shipping Co. today launches its first direct service in the Asia-ECSA trade, joining CSAV, CMA CGM and China Shipping as a slot charterer on their ASAX Loop1/SEAS service.
Amazon.com will invest $270 million to open four fulfillment centers in Virginia and Tennessee this fall, the company announced Dec. 22. The Seattle-based Internet retailer will spend $135 million in Virginia for two distribution centers, one in Chesterfield County, south of Richmond, and the other in Dinwiddie County, near Petersburg. The Chesterfield DC will […]
