American Shipper

Meeting between Trump and Trudeau underscored integration of two economies, and differences to U.S.-Mexico relationship

The world’s second largest container carrier, Geneva, Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Company, may acquire a stake in Ignazio Messina & Co.

Predictions vary on whether Trump is intent on ripping apart or revising NAFTA

The Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railway is asking for shareholder input after talks with hedge fund Mantle Ridge, which seeks to install outgoing Canadian Pacific Chief Executive E. Hunter Harrison as CEO of CSX, hit a wall this week.

The shipping marketplace and freight automation software provider raised $25 million through a “Series D” round of funding led by the logistics and supply chain company DB Schenker, which is also a uShip customer.

Marilee McInnis, director of international corporate affairs at Walmart, said although the retailer no longer does business with Hanjin due to the carrier’s bankruptcy, it is currently speaking with another Korean carrier regarding its shipping needs.

European Parliament members voted Wednesday to include maritime shipping in the European Emission Trade Scheme Directive by 2023, if there’s no comparable system operating in the International Maritime Organization by 2021.

The Canadian sailors’ union accepted a last-minute settlement offer put forward by the Government of Canada.

The French ocean carrier signed an agreement to develop digital booking for Alibaba sellers on services from China to the Mediterranean.

The Southern California port experienced a 17.4 percent year-over-year jump in box volumes in January 2017 thanks to retail stores replenishing inventories after the holidays, increased U.S. exports and cargo ships calling ahead of the Lunar New Year.

RightShip chief executive officer resigns, while CLX Logistics hires supply chain consultant.

Hyundai Merchant Marine carried 55 percent more cargo in January than it did a year earlier between Asia and U.S. West Coast ports.

Retailers don’t even have to talk about Amazon to be talking about Amazon

Report finds gap between companies selling online and using automated trade tools

Trump indicates he’s willing to name new board member, potentially unleashing billions in export investment

The $320 million project at the Virginia International Gateway container terminal has officially launched, and a $350 million expansion project at Norfolk International Terminals will begin in July.

The e-commerce boom has spurred growth and innovation in the reverse logistics industry.

Tom Cook, managing director of Blue Tiger International, discussed the negative effects of risk exposure in the global supply chain and how to manage those risks.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 33 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

CFI appoints vice president, logistics and vice president, sales, while the Armitt Group names new finance director.