American Shipper

Containerized import volume was up 7% year-over-year, but port officials “are concerned about what comes next.”

Justin Pinchback is hired as chief people officer and Bookda Gheisar is named senior director for equity, diversity and inclusion.

The settlement affects 17,519 drivers who entered into vehicle lease and independent contractor operating agreements between 2007 and 2017.

Enhancement of routing and scheduling software designed to help transportation planners “do more with less.”

But the company says revenues are up and predicts an increase in operating revenue for 2019.

President Trump ordered new sanctions to be placed on Iran’s iron, steel, aluminum and copper industries in an effort to curtail weapons manufacturing and political influence.

Effective May 28 the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the canal’s Neopanamax locks will be 43 feet, down from 50 feet at the beginning of the year.

APL Logistics, Kinedyne LLC, Port of Virginia and Sea Machines introduce new hires.

Some shippers have not yet posted general average and salvage security.

The National Association of Manufacturers called on Congress to swiftly reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank after three board members were confirmed.

House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Earl Blumenauer said consideration of the bill could slip into the next Congress and presidential term.

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee favorably reported the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act with one lawmaker voicing opposition.

Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have been negotiating with employers for 17 months to replace the contract that expired on March 31, 2018.

The agency on Wednesday officially announced that tariffs across $200 billion worth of goods will increase to 25 percent on Friday.

The containership chartering company also increased its operating revenue by $28.4 million in its first full quarter since merging with Poseidon Container Holdings.

Container trade from Asia to ECSA has dwindled over the years amid growth on the Asia-to-WCSA trade, but the outlook for both appears positive.

She previously worked in the Transportation Department in various roles from 2003 to 2008.

A chief human resources officer is hired and an interim managing director is appointed.

The $562 million transaction will help Singamas shift its business focus to logistics services and the manufacturing and sale of specialized containers.

Private equity Wind Point Partners has taken over Kentucky-based A&R Logistics, which plans to continue building resins handling facilities in Charleston and Savannah.