American Shipper

Ports president celebrates single best month, monitors potential impact from tariff negotiations.

British company hires COO as it prepares to take delivery of fourth freighter; Texas port appoints chief external affairs officer.

Higher sales netted increased volumes, but the bottom line was hit by higher fuel costs and lower freight rates.

The Ways and Means Committee cleared a resolution seeking information on Section 232 and Section 301 duties, but the measure probably will not receive a vote.

Container carriers have tried integrating ocean and overland transportation before; it may have a better chance to catch on now thanks to supply chain technology advances.

The Bureau of Industry and Security is expected to establish a formal rebuttal process as part of the revisions to be delivered Tuesday.

More than 150 trade associations say they do not want to see an escalation of the United States’ trade dispute with China.

Japan was the leading market for U.S. beef exports, and Mexico took in the most lamb.

A device designed to remove plastic debris from the sea left San Francisco on Saturday.

Retail giant launching ad campaign as it looks to add to its workforce of some 7,500 drivers.

The votes are being counted in the first contested election in 18 years.

Container throughput at the Southern California port slid another 1.9 percent year-over-year in August after falling 4.4 percent in July.

House subcommittee will get input from industry leaders as the deadline for implementation nears.

Union says the deal will “bring generous pay increases, landmark protections against job-killing fully automated ports and labor peace and stability.”

Leadership of Canadian local recommends approval of five-year contract.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Check the Box campaign aims to educate package shippers about the risks and responsibilities with hazardous materials.

“Using an import container to go straight to your export customer without having to go back to the terminal is a refreshing advancement.”

DeLaney elected to board of directors, Rea joins executive group, Hernandez promoted and Herrera hired.

Logistics firms added another 20,200 jobs in August, bringing the year-to-date total to 112,800 new positions.

An interim report released this week identifies how the application of charges by marine terminals and ocean carriers may be improved.