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Demand for Iranian crude oil has increased in Europe since sanctions were lifted early last year.

The Shippers’ Advisory Committee said change is needed, and that all sectors of the air cargo supply chain industry must work together to drive the adoption of new technology and greater transparency.

Combined United States carload and intermodal cargo volumes increased for the fourth consecutive month in February 2017 following several months of year-over-year declines, according to data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR).

DASH Critical & Medical, which offers real-time tracking and monitoring of any eligible shipment, is available from 10 locations nationwide, with service to 89 mainland U.S. destinations and Hawaii.

CEO Nicolas Sartini said the period of uncertainty before its sale to CMA CGM is over and the brand is ready to flex its U.S. expertise and innovative spirit again.

United States gross domestic product increased 1.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the “second” estimate from the Department of Commerce, down from a 3.5 percent growth rate in the third quarter.

The containership owner and charterer recorded a loss of $139 million on revenues of $877.9 million for the full year of 2016.

The deal is increasing Direct ChassisLink’s fleet of owned, leased and managed chassis to approximately 133,000.

Kuehne + Nagel CEO Dr. Detlef Trefzger said the global third-party logistics provider increased market share in all business units in 2016.

The 2017 Great Lakes Shipping Season officially kicked off Tuesday, while the Soo Locks in Saulte Ste. Marie, Mich. are scheduled to open March 25.

The Montreal, Quebec-based supply chain solutions provider saw net profits jump 63.5 percent from the prior year period to $888,000 Canadian as revenues grew 11.5 percent to C$17.4 million, according to the company’s most recent financial statements.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is launching a new daily service from London to Seattle, and additional flights from Manchester to the United States in 2017.

The service center will be located at the former City Terminal in the Port of Rotterdam’s Eemhaven area.

IAG Cargo appoints chief financial officer, while INTTRA hires president of Asia Pacific, and American Trucking Associations elects general chairman and treasurer of its Technology & Maintenance Council.

   The Feb. 27 news report “MPA gets green light to purchase land for Seagirt expansion,” indicated the land purchase was part of a $1.3 billion public-private partnership between MPA and terminal operator Ports America Chesapeake to expand the Seagirt terminal. A spokesperson for MPA said the Point Breeze land purchase was completely separate from […]

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The International Trade Administration and Bureau of Industry and Security impact export compliance officers and supply chain managers most

Agility CEO believes TFA’s promise of improved border efficiency and transparency will benefit developing countries that take advantage of it