The Shippers’ Advisory Committee said change is needed, and that all sectors of the air cargo supply chain industry must work together to drive the adoption of new technology and greater transparency.
Combined United States carload and intermodal cargo volumes increased for the fourth consecutive month in February 2017 following several months of year-over-year declines, according to data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR).
DASH Critical & Medical, which offers real-time tracking and monitoring of any eligible shipment, is available from 10 locations nationwide, with service to 89 mainland U.S. destinations and Hawaii.
United States gross domestic product increased 1.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the “second” estimate from the Department of Commerce, down from a 3.5 percent growth rate in the third quarter.
The containership owner and charterer recorded a loss of $139 million on revenues of $877.9 million for the full year of 2016.
The deal is increasing Direct ChassisLink’s fleet of owned, leased and managed chassis to approximately 133,000.
Kuehne + Nagel CEO Dr. Detlef Trefzger said the global third-party logistics provider increased market share in all business units in 2016.
The Montreal, Quebec-based supply chain solutions provider saw net profits jump 63.5 percent from the prior year period to $888,000 Canadian as revenues grew 11.5 percent to C$17.4 million, according to the company’s most recent financial statements.
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is launching a new daily service from London to Seattle, and additional flights from Manchester to the United States in 2017.
IAG Cargo appoints chief financial officer, while INTTRA hires president of Asia Pacific, and American Trucking Associations elects general chairman and treasurer of its Technology & Maintenance Council.
The Feb. 27 news report “MPA gets green light to purchase land for Seagirt expansion,” indicated the land purchase was part of a $1.3 billion public-private partnership between MPA and terminal operator Ports America Chesapeake to expand the Seagirt terminal. A spokesperson for MPA said the Point Breeze land purchase was completely separate from […]
The World Shipping Council has warned of unintended consequences that would be detrimental to shippers if a rule was adopted that would limit situations in which detention and demurrage may be collected.
The deal will give Hyundai Merchant Marine access to the intra-Asia networks of Heung-A and Sinokor.
The primary federal funding mechanism for transportation infrastructure projects will run out of money once the FAST Act expires in 2020, according to Bud Wright, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Hyundai Heavy Industries’ shareholders on Monday voted to approve the company’s restructuring plans despite strong union opposition.
A significantly lower average freight rate drove Hapag-Lloyd’s revenues down 12.5 percent year-over-year in 2016 to 7.7 billion euros.
Without clear carbon controls from the International Maritime Organization, the shipping industry may have to adhere to multiple sets of regional regulations, according to Esben Poulsson, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping.
The Warren, Mich.-based trucking carrier and third-party logistics provider saw net income plummet 39.2 percent year-over-year to $24.2 million as revenues slid 5 percent to $1.07 billion, according to the company’s most recent financial statements.
Under the newly expanded contract, Worldwide Flight Services will handle up to seven direct flights a week connecting Chicago with Taipei, and an estimated 56 million kilos per year.
The Pacific Northwest port said it hopes to restore container service at Terminal 6
