Maritime

Changing distribution patterns could spell trouble for intermodal, report says.

The updated service creates the first direct link between North Vietnam and the West Coast of the U.S. and Canada, ONE said.

The U.S. is proposing $11 billion in tariffs on European Union goods because of allegations that Airbus received that amount of subsidies when it launched the Airbus 380, thereby harming U.S. interests. Read Jesse Cohen’s explanation of the articles proposed for tariffs and what the tariffs might do to the air cargo and maritime industries.

American Waterways Operators elects officers and Heartland Barge Management hires sales and leasing manager.

Accolades also go to Bahri, NYK, Old Dominion Freight Line, Pelican BioThermal, a Landstar agent and the RLS Logistics general manager.

FreightWaves puts Singapore, the world’s second-busiest box port, under the microscope –  examining box throughput, general cargo, bulk oil, non-bulk oil and ship registries.

The acquisition is the German logistics services provider’s sixth since November.

Executive director credits the Florida port’s “prolific diversity” of its cargo base for year-over-year growth.

The Omaha, Neb.-based company’s operating revenue and business volumes both fell by 2 percent.

The acquisition will give Greenbrier two manufacturing facilities in Arkansas and five additional operations that provide a range of railcar components and supplies.

Company is rebranded and key hires are made; freight payment industry veteran is picked up.

A former Chinese airline employee operating out of JFK Airport orchestrated a scheme using passenger flights to deliver packages to military officers in China.

Rolling out of 5G networks in the United Kingdom in late 2019 could prove to be the technology that makes autonomous vehicles possible. Testing of the technology will begin in June 2019.

A reported 60 gallons of oil entered the water, but there was no active discharge of oil from the DeJeanne Maria, the Coast Guard said.

Air cargo market expert Jesse Cohen writes about the ongoing efforts to increase security in air cargo operations. Read about the latest measures and how they impact the movement of freight.

The company also announced plans to invest up to $136 million in automated and semiautomated expansion projects and select redevelopment at its Atlanta campus.

LA caught between straits of labor and capital; group looks for ocean freight’s Esperanto; and digital-first forwarder gets $20m funding.

The Swiss freight forwarding company, which is set to be acquired by DSV, reported a volume decrease in ocean forwarding.

CSX reported a first-quarter record operating ratio, and KSC said it achieved its best Q1 revenue.

Board nominees Don Brown and Chris Jamroz are announced, Pan Hua and Michael Wunderlich have new roles and Tim Leonard is hired.