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The online retailer released its blueprint for the utilization of delivery drones at a NASA conference last week.

Cargo thefts in the United States were down 11 percent by volume in the second quarter and 25 percent in value compared with the first quarter, according to the FreightWatch International Q2 2015 U.S. Cargo Theft Report.

The ocean carrier selected Keppel Shipyard Ltd to convert its Tacoma-to-Anchorage roll-on/roll-off trailership Midnight Sun to run on dual fuel liquefied natural gas.

The global logistics and freight forwarding company reported net earnings attributable to common stockholders increased 29 percent year-over-year in the second quarter to $117.8 million.

Class 8 truck orders in North America in July rose 21 percent month-over-month, according to preliminary data from transportation industry analyst FTR.

Swiss WorldCargo and Lufthansa Cargo said their new cargo pricing structure, effective Oct. 25, will contain just two components: a net rate and an “airfreight surcharge.”

The two companies extended their contract indefinitely and expanded the network agreement under which IAG Cargo currently purchases capacity from Qatar Airways.

The Mossend International Railfreight Park, designed to enhance rail capacity between Scotland the rest of the United Kingdom and European markets, was officially granted approval Aug. 4 by the Scottish Ministers.

Norfolk Southern CIO and Inchcape CEO to retire, while Llamasoft picks up global sales VP, Hanson Logistics adds board members, and BSM names CFO.

Commissioners of the Pacific Northwest ports approved a plan to unify their marine cargo terminal investments, operations, planning and marketing in an attempt to strengthen the Puget Sound gateway and attract more marine cargo to the region.

The MacArthur Lock, one of the two actively used locks that enable ships to travel between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes, will be closed for at least 10 days due to a malfunctioning gate.

Brent crude, considered by most analysts to be the global benchmark for oil prices, fell below $50 a barrel for the first time since January amid slowing demand growth and growing global oversupply.

The Maritime Administration’s hoarding of proceeds from vessel sales, refusal to distribute maritime heritage grant funds and continued stonewalling of FOIA requests presents a troubling picture. And it’s not one of a transparent agency.

HCI Equity Partners said it will put up shares in the Wisconsin-based asset-light transportation and logistics company at $24.75 a share, just one week after Roadrunner reported its second quarter profits rose 20 percent.

The Norwegian ocean carrier reached an agreement with the Competition Commission of South Africa after admitting to price fixing, market allocation and collusive tendering.

The French Ocean carrier took delivery of its second of three GUYANAMAX series vessels, all of which will operate on its joint North Europe French Guiana North Brazil service with Marfret.

Buschar Racing, Sherwin Williams, Rock Water Energy Solutions and X-Chem LLC have each been fined between $54,000 and $63,000 by the Federal Aviation Administration for allegedly violating regulations governing the transport of hazardous materials by air.

The short-sea liner carrier will purchase slots a joint service from Turkon and Arkas Line to extend its coverage between Turkey, Egypt and Lebanon.

Delta Air Lines said, effective immediately, that it will no longer transport shipments of lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo trophies worldwide.

The global shipping transportation services provider, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into a time charter contract with Maersk Line A/S, which will charter the m/v Great for $14,750 a day.