A requirement for ships to go slow in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could be counterproductive, says the Coalition for Responsible Transportation.
The companies will “collaborate on a wide range of cross-industry initiatives” and integrate their systems.
CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said transpacific contract rates saw an average “three-digit increase” per TEU.
The high import levels expected through the summer are driven by a rise in retail sales and plans to increase and broaden the tariffs against China.
Trade attorneys reported that the notice for tariffs to increase from 10% to 25% applies only to goods that are both exported and entered for consumption after 12:01 a.m. Friday.
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.
