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A $90 million project will allow increased exports of potash, LNG and other commodities.

The company’s 17,000-square-meter facility guarantees immediate availability to ULDs, maintenance and repair services at Germany’s largest air traffic hub.

Industrial logistics property developer will add a distribution center near the Georgia port and truck depot in Joliet.

Old Dominion Freight Line changes up chief executives, while Satellite Logistics Group adds to IT leadership.

Leadership transition occurs as the flooring retailer continues to deal with questions about import safety and compliance.

Three of the biggest U.S. retailers have said maintaining in-stock levels was a challenge in first quarter 2015 because of West Coast port disruption.

The Southern California port plans to acquire 3,000 container chassis in two steps.

Survey of global supply chain executives found companies still see advantages of offshoring production, but are looking at near-shoring or middle ground alternatives in robust export markets.

Harbor Trucking Association also received a grant that will expand its training program for truckers.

Ocean carrier has agreed to order 10 containerships with 2,800 TEUs of capacity, with more orders possibly on the way.

Container business increased up 13.9% for first 10 months of fiscal 2015 compared to the same period the previous year.

Shanghai-based shipping company Min Sheng Lines says it has ambitions for additional services as well.

The Japanese ocean carrier will deploy a series of new 7500-unit capacity roll-on/roll-off cargo ships on the project beginning in July.

Marine vessels using alternative technologies to reduce particulate emissions will see dues reduced by up to 30% at the Belgian port.

Port Catoosa in Tulsa, Okla., handled 146,687 tons of cargo at its dock in April, less than in March due to reduced fertilizer volumes departing the port.

The Georgia Ports Authority board earlier this week approved a $5.85 million expenditure for 20 new refrigerated container racks at its Garden City Terminal.

Norway-based Marine Harvest is the largest supplier of farmed Atlantic salmon and saw the need to automate a previously manual process due to increased scrutiny of trading partners.

Douglas Browning, a former high-ranking U.S. Customs official and executive at General Motors, has returned to international trade law firm ST&R.

Envirotainer names COO, while UPS appoints engineering VP and V.Group hires new communications head.

The Pacific Maritime Association voted to approve the deal in advance of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union member ratification vote Friday.