Montreal-based Dicom Transportation Group has acquired Orbis Logistics to add “final-mile” capabilities and a stronger distribution presence in the United States.
Maersk Line and Sealand will continue service through common user facilities at the Port of Houston.
Saxen van Coller was fired by the South African logistics development group for failing to disclose previous criminal offences.
The Senate late Monday overwhelmingly approved the nomination of Coast Guard Vice Adm. Peter Neffenger to take over as the next head of the Transportation Security Administration.
The port increased operating profit $4.1 million year-over-year in May.
Transportation and logistics provider’s TranSync product is designed to help companies that use mix of private fleets and carriers to optimize capacity between the two.
The project will increase the Port of Singapore’s capacity by 50 percent, allowing the port to handle 50 million TEUs annually, PSA Singapore Terminals said.
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $70,000 civil penalty against Home Depot of Atlanta for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials regulations.
The refrigerated warehousing provider completed the expansion of its Chicago Consolidation Center.
Swiss World Cargo lands new cargo head, while new managers are appointed within IJS Global and CEVA, and JAXPORT names new board members.
The new legislation is supported by Port of Portland, Oregon container terminal operator International Container Terminal Services Inc.
New rules are aimed at reducing fuel costs, greenhouse gases and health impacts from emissions.
SimpliShip marketplace is designed to help smaller shippers secure ocean and airfreight rates with NVOs and forwarders by having qualified service providers bid on their loads.
Ocean carriers are looking to reverse the negative trend with general rate increases and capacity adjustments.
A new report from the European Shippers Council outlines the potential positive and negative effects of large-scale ocean carrier cooperation and alliances.
Alliance members announced changes to their Loop 7 and Loop 4 services between Asia and Europe.
U.S. trailer net orders in May fell 14 percent from last month and 29 percent year-over-year, according to the latest figures from freight transportation analyst FTR.
The express carrier will utilize seven of the new alternative-fuel trucks for deliveries in Amsterdam and Rotterdam as part of the Freight Electric Vehicles in Urban Europe program.
The airfreight subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier Saudia commenced bi-weekly 747-400 freighter service from New Delhi to Riyadh and Jeddah.
The airline will launch its own cargo division starting July 1.
