Maritime

Conclusion of pilot Customs program has been pushed back from July to December.

The multimodal transportation services provider is adding about 800 trucks and 4,000 containers.

The global third-party logistics provider has its sights set on further investing in technology after posting a year-over-year increase in revenues of nearly 15 percent.

A.P. Møller – Maersk’s new financial reporting structure, effective from the first quarter, coincides with its strategy to become a global integrator of container logistics with one bottom line.

Global demand for air cargo ticked up 1.7 percent for the month, the slowest pace in 22 months, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association.

New office in Tema, Ghana will oversee the German carrier’s operations in West Africa.

The Danish global transport and logistics provider posted profits of 769 million Danish krone (U.S. $123.4 million) for the quarter, a year-over-year increase of 14.9 percent.

Overall average revenue per TEU increased by 8.3 perent compared to the first quarter of last year.

Deringer’s director of customs affairs and compliance vows to focus on protecting the industry.

Carriers often mount efforts to extend the defenses and protections they enjoy under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act to their agents and subcontractors.

The ocean shipping booking platform provider is piloting an automated container freight rate management system as part of a greater effort to drive data digitization and communication across the industry.

Terminal operator reports higher first-quarter container volumes.

Several firms filed substitution drawback for distilled spirits after the new process debuted in ACE, but Treasury has not decided whether such products will qualify.

A mechanism for continuous, supplemental bonding for importers subject to AD/CV duties will go before a committee in June; a Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism test likely will wrap up in October.

The tech-focused freight forwarder landed $100 million in funding from Chinese parcel courier SF Express, a move company officials say will accelerate the expansion of its global logistics operations.

Company expects improvements in core Hawaii and Alaska trade lanes.

The short-line and regional railroad operator is actively evaluating acquisition and investment opportunities after drastically increasing its net income and revenue.

Industry groups are calling for a Federal Maritime Commission investigation of changes planned by container terminals in Los Angeles and Long Beach.

The 104-year-old waterway is expected to handle 244 transits from liquefied natural gas tankers this fiscal year.

The revised OffPeak program is expected to ramp up in August.