Port Freeport names CFO; Jaxport’s board of directors elects new officers; ACI selects chairman and vice-chairman of the ACI World governing board; and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation appoints chief of rail transportation.
The Oct. 23 AS Daily article “FMC authorizes ocean carriers to serve on NYSHEX board” incorrectly stated that the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has authorized ocean carriers CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MOL Line and COSCO Shipping to have managerial input in the operations of forward freight contract provider the New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX). […]
New supply chain services provider Haversack Logistics is looking to pioneer a “first-party” logistics model by leveraging MercuryGate’s TMS and project44’s API connectivity to empower shippers to take transportation processes in-house.
Vietnam given yellow card warning regarding IUU fishing The European Commission has warned Vietnam with a “yellow card”, about the risk of it being identified as a non-cooperating country, regarding the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing worldwide Initiation of investigation into PET resin The petitioners allege that imports of PET resin from […]
With the approach of the World Trade Organization’s next ministerial conference in Buenos Aires Dec. 10-13, the meeting’s chairman urged member countries to focus on trade issues “ripe” for decision, and agree on those longer term issues to tackle next.
Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, last Wednesday introduced the United States Foreign Investment Review Act of 2017 (S.1983), designed to make sure that foreign investments do not come at the expense of the U.S. economy.
Throughput growth was held back by a mere 0.9 percent rise in inbound traffic at the Northwest Seaport Alliance ports – Seattle and Tacoma – and a 0.6 percent dip at Oakland, according to data compiled by the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA).
The National Industrial Transportation League’s brief online survey, designed to help to give the Surface Transportation Board additional details about the impact of CSX service disruptions on shippers, will be available for an unspecified period of time.
Container shipments from North Europe to North America have picked up in 2017 thanks to Mexico’s growing demand for auto parts, according to a recent analysis from shipping research and consulting firm Drewry.
The free execution tool includes unlimited rating, booking and tracking across full truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and parcel shipments, as the provider seeks to “democratize” transportation management systems (TMS).
The Federal Maritime Commission has authorized ocean carriers CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MOL Line and COSCO Shipping to serve in board positions of the forward freight contract provider.
The cities of Huntington Beach and Long Beach, located about 16 miles apart in different counties, delivered a unique proposal to Amazon for three separate but linked campuses as the e-commerce giant searches for a home for a second North American HQ.
The Belgian port handled 167.1 million metric tons of cargo during the first nine months of the year, fueled by growth in the container, liquid bulk, conventional breakbulk and roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) sectors.
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) will initiate a pilot phase of the tool that will assess airports and cargo terminal operators, according to a statement from the association.
Earnings per share at GATX for the quarter surpassed analyst expectations despite declining from last year, as challenging conditions persist in the North American railcar leasing market.
The ocean shipping schedule and booking network provider has partnered with carrier Transmar to provide electronic booking and processing in the Middle East, Red Sea, Arabian gulf and East Africa region.
The trucking and contract logistics provider is the latest among many large carriers that are ramping up their seasonal workforce amid increasing e-commerce sales.
Grapevine, Texas-based construction equipment manufacturer Kubota Tractor Corp. will purchase 203 acres at Edgerton, Kans., on which it will construct its new North American logistics operation, the company said in a statement.
Wage theft claims totaling $1.1 million were filed by seven drayage drivers against California Multimodal, LLC, a division of NFI Industries, which recently purchased the California Cartage family of transportation and logistics services companies.
Ukraine files WTO complaint over Russian import, transit restrictions Ukraine has requested WTO consultations with Russia regarding Russian measures affecting trade in certain products such as juice, alcoholic beverages, confectionery and wallpaper from Ukraine. Ocean Carriers, NYSHEX agreement The agreement authorizes CMA CGM SA, Hapag-Lloyd AG, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., and COSCO Shipping Co., Ltd. […]
