Logistics services provider will spend $20 million to upgrade truck fleet.
The firms tried to air freight paint, acryllic, bullets and other banned substances.
The organization will give $110,000 to Red Cross/Red Crescent and Médecines Sans Frontières in an equal portions.
SoCal marine exchange says more vessels arriving at the ports in October.
The lack of a labor contract for West Coast longshoremen is contributing to West Coast port congestion, trade groups say.
The organization said worldwide volumes will increase through 2018.
Hunter Harrison said that despite a couple of meetings, a deal was never on the table.
The STB will require all Class I carriers to file weekly updates starting Oct. 22.
Dallas importer says inspection of protective equipment for medical workers is taking too long.
CKYHE plans to start operating in U.S. trades in the spring of 2015.
The integrator will increase rates by an average of 4.9%.
The integrator plans on hiring 50,000 seasonal workers.
The Hawaii shipping company will pay $1 million in penalties, but still faces other possible claims over a 2013 molasses spill.
NYK has joined a chassis pool operated by TRAC Intermodal in Portland, Seattle and Tacoma.
Long Beach had 7.3% more container traffic in September than in thg same month last year.
The N.J. container terminal last week celebrated a milestone in its modernization plan.
TSA says it will increase surcharge to reflect high cost of low-sulfur fuel, but give shippers a break to reflect bigger ships, slow steaming.
Port officials say a new consolidated South America service could further add to container business.
In response to seasonal changes in market demand, MOL and NYK will temporarily end participation on the Central China service.
The Canadian railroad also posted a 9% increase in revenues.
Four vessels were added to the newly named Central America Express.
Revenues, income rise for the carrier, but challenges remain.
Compared to September 2013, trailer orders have grown by 80%.
The WTO said the amended rules increase origin labeling’s ‘detrimental impact’ on imported livestock into the U.S. market.
The agency says it is accepting donations to help build, operate or maintain ports of entry.
Officials at the railroads are not planning any additional merger conversations.
Temporarily extending storage is fair because marine terminals are gridlocked, port officials say.
But cargo growth represents a mixed blessing for the port authority.
TSA says truck and driver shortages, rail and terminal congestion have pushed up intermodal rates and cargo handling costs.
The Port of Los Angeles says cargo volumes at their highest level since August 2006.
Railroads are urging the nation’s farmers during harvest time to use caution when crossing tracks.
U.S. and Mexican Customs recognize each other’s customs-industry border security programs.
The French contaner carrier says it expects to handle 1 million TEUs of reefer cargo next year.
The U.N. agency says code to protect Arctic, Antarctic could enter into force in 2017.
NOAA says repeat of cold, snowy winter unlikely east of Rockies.
Simushir undergoing repairs after being towed to port by the tug Barbara Foss.
The cargo handler has seen significant increases over 2013’s numbers.
The Heyburn facility will serve the local dairy and agricultural markets.
Stifel notes that a ‘solid summer’ is giving way to slower growth, though wage pressure still is mostly a truckload issue.
The carrier experienced a 14.5-percent rise in activity when compared to September 2013.
Federal dollars for PNCT’s expansion should be replicated nationwide, DOT Secretary Foxx and others say.
Eighty percent of Americans surveyed opposed legislative efforts to increase the number of hours truck drivers can stay behind the wheel each week.
Heavy lobbying by INTERTANKO and other shipping interests compels the UN body to hold off on penalties for existing systems.
The agency head will step down on Dec. 31 to pursue a career in academia.
Duke University’s Center on Globalization, Governance & Competitiveness released a report on infrastructure under-investment.
A white paper from CyberKeel lays out motivations and mechanics of attacks, as well as protections and strategies.
The SCFI continued its downward trend this week, but rates to the U.S. West Coast and East Coast South America rose.
The agency’s Office of the Inspector General will perform an FAA audit in the wake of September’s facility fire.
H & M International Transportation and J. Cioffi Cargo Management have agreed to merge their trucking operations.
Spot availability showed a record increase, year-over-year.
The FMC said it reached compromise agreements with five NVOCCs, two unlicensed transport businesses and one vessel operator.
The Chicago-based property firm has acquired a 317,500-square-foot warehouse in Avenel.
The European Commission brought a non-compliance case against Romania.
The railroad wants to train 250 students each week in the new facility.
LUG has handled cargo at Frankfurt for Korean Air Cargo for the past 17 years.
Union leader says there is a need for more trained longshoremen and a 24-hour port.
The Teamsters continues drayge organizing drive and sees Hub settlement as game changer.
The Port of Americas remains virtually empty despite Puerto Rican investments.
Kenon would own five ventures, including 32 percent of ZIM, and be listed on the Tel Aviv and New York stock exchanges.
CSX says intermodal volumes in the thrid quarter were 5-percent higher.
World Direct Shipping will arrange a weekly container shuttle between Florida and Veracruz.
The carrier has spent $30 million on a new facility in Memphis.
The first MOL ship will stop in Philadelphia in December.
The carrier group will combine the NYE and SCE services as part of its winter program.
Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order from Mexico and a countervailing duty order on similar imports from Turkey.
A dispute settlement panel cited India’s ban was imposed without ‘sufficient scientific evidence.’
The carrier will add tonnage between Madrid and Santiago, Chile, through March.
The carrier will unveil a freighter service betwen LAX and Honolulu Oct. 23.
The Volga-Dnepr Group carrier will add its latest freighter into regular service on Oct. 17.
The chassis shortage spurs action by Long Beach to keep cargo fluid.
Mauro served on the board of the Airforwarders Association.
Three senators wrote to the Surface Transportation Board about rail service issues.
The Korean container shipping company is disposing of its interest in terminals in Tacoma and Los Angeles.
The Panama Canal Authority says non-containerized business drove growth.
The chemical logistics company, Rinchem Co., plans to use the acquisition to support its growing Asia-Pacific business.
The data elements for China’s advance manifest have been published.
The new terminal in Costa Rica will be able to handle 13,500-TEU ships.
The all-cargo carrier now offers four weekly routings to the Chinese city.
ITC said there’s “reasonable indication” a domestic industry is harmed by these Chinese-made goods.
Merged railroads could benefit by a way to skirt congestion in Chicago and the boom in shale oil.
SoCal port says new supply of chassis is first step towards congestion relief.
More protests planned when liner carrier’s vessels arrive in Oakland and Tampa.
Credit information provider Cortera says in monthly report that key suppliers get paid faster than occasional ones.
Airports Council International said Dubai World Central is expected to become the world’s busiest airport.
Crowley and Seaboard now have VSAs to the Dominican Republic as well as Panama and Costa Rica.
Global Shippers Forum wants IMO to consider shippers needs as it develops carbon reporting requirements.
OOCL has outlined the increased cost of fuel for its services in the transatlantic trade.
The new structure gives port ability to handle larger, heavier shipments.
A container freight analyst said that he expects rates to continue to slide into November.
The new tugs will assist vessels moving through the new set of locks.
The Chicago En Route Center was damaged in a Sept. 29 fire.
The agency gave $675 million back to the U.S. Treasury.
DHL is working to secure long-term capacity on key trade lanes.
The ITC said these imports hurt domestic producers, while Commerce ruled they are subsidized by the Chinese government.
The trip will focus on U.S. export opportunities for both the healthcare and energy sectors in these two countries.
NRF asks union, employers to reinstate contract through November so arbitration provisions are in place.
Shippers being forced to pay fees even though they are unable to pick-up cargo.
Army Corps of Engineers signs project agreement with Georgia.
Insurer says it is responding to an increase in rail traffic, especially crude oil and hazardous materials.
The company recorded a 35-percent, year-over-year, increase in its container load consolidation console program.
