LPKC will partner with NorthPoint Development and BNSF Railways to construct an industrial rail spur and North Park near the LPKC Intermodal Facility.
Federal Maritime Commissioner Richard Lidinsky noted shippers diverted cargo to Canadian and Mexican ports to avoid port congestion on the United States West Coast.
The European Commission granted approval for the acquisition of the short sea service provider June 29 without any conditions.
Import cargo volumes at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to increase 7.3 percent in July, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
A.P. Møller-Maersk A/S and ESE-Holding A/S have agreed to divest their 75 percent and 25 percent respective shares of ESVAGT to international infrastructure investors 3i Infrastructure plc and AMP Capital.
The Port of New York and New Jersey attributed the increase in throughput primarily to the rerouting of West Coast cargo and an improving economy.
The $43.5 million construction project is designed to combat strong crosscurrents at Mile Point, which will help the Port of Jacksonville serve larger vessels.
Investment advisor BB&T said despite the year-over-year decline, the heavy truck orders were “in line with seasonal weak expectations.”
Limestone shipments on the Great Lakes increased in June compared to May and last year, but ice seasons are still a major concern, according to the Lakes Carriers’ Association.
Maersk Line has appointed marine services provider GAC to provide husbandry services to its containerships calling at the port of Hong Kong.
Worldwide Flight Services will acquire a 51 percent share of Fraport Cargo Services as part of a partnership with Fraport AG.
A first-in-port insect was discovered at Port Manatee on fruit imported from Mexico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement.
Yusen Logistics and Xerox extended their cooperative agreement by expanding their partnership in the Benelux region.
The third-party logistics provider and PD Ports will offer rail service from Teesport to Mossend and Grangemouth in the United Kingdom starting Aug. 3.
Greenbrier Cos. elects retired Navy admiral to board, while American Airlines picks cargo manager for Germany and Switzerland.
The ocean carrier said these versatile ships will be able to operate in a variety of trades.
Retailer diverted cargo, formed chassis fleet, and used untapped drayage to combat West Coast congestion.
Port disruptions caused by contentious dockworker contract negotiations likely reduced real export growth 1.5 percent in the first quarter, according to a recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
A new whitepaper from CarrierDirect says 3PLs can become strategic partners of LTL carriers in tight capacity environment by reducing a major pain point for carriers.
The United States trade deficit for goods and services reached $41.9 billion in May, the U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday.
