The Southern California port laid out an ambition goal to move 35 percent of containers to and from its terminals by rail by the end of this decade.
The French ocean carrier and its subsidiary Delmas will become slot purchasers on the joint Yang Ming, COSCO, Evergreen Line and “K” Line TAE service between North Europe and the United States East Coast in October.
The Northwest Seaport Alliance, comprised of the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, said the August increase bodes well for the peak shipping season.
Global cargo thefts are increasing at an “alarming” rate and are no longer limited to high-value goods, according to the International Union of Marine Insurance.
The ocean carriers, which offer liner service to Puerto Rico and Alaska, will henceforth be known as TOTE Maritime, according to a statement from the companies.
The sluggish iron ore trade in August resulted from high levels of steel imports, and repairs for three 1,000-foot lakers during the month.
Norfolk Southern Corp. will modify its Triple Crown Services (TCS) subsidiary to focus on the transport of auto parts, while other business will shift to the railroad’s intermodal network.
The port terminal operator, in partnership with China Merchants Holdings International and CIC Capital, has agreed to purchase a majority stake in Kumport Terminal at the Ambarli Port Complex in Istanbul, Turkey.
American Maritime Partnership chairman Tom Allegretti says there is strong support for Jones Act in Congress and attempts to exempt Puerto Rico could jeopardize Congressional support for aid.
The Memphis, Tenn.-based integrator posted net income of $692 million on $12.3 billion in revenues of for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016, year-over-year increases of 6 percent and 5 percent, respectively.
Airfreight throughput at Hong Kong International Airport fell for the sixth straight month in August 2015.
The Japanese liner company signed a joint-venture agreement this week with Intermodal S.A. to establish NYK Auto Logistics Colombia S.A.S. at the Port of Cartagena, Colombia.
DB Schenker Logistics has entered a partnership with GLS Group to expand its Europe-wide parcel service, starting Jan. 1 in Germany.
The western-most port of Lake Michigan has handled 10 percent less cargo through the first eight months of 2015 in comparison to last year, despite an increase in August volumes.
The ocean carrier has opened a 49,702-square-foot warehouse in Jacksonville, Fla. this week and will open another 45,580-square-foot warehouse in Jacksonville Oct. 1 to serve its full and less-than-containerload customers.
A total of 155,990 tons of cargo moved through the inland river port via barge in August, according to the most recent figures from the port.
UTi appoints two VPs, while the Long Beach City Council confirms harbor commission appointments and LogFire adds Oracle expert to ranks.
With railroads not able to meet the December 2015 compliance deadline for positive train control, an extension is needed, according a letter sent to every member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week.
A group of international trade associations and law enforcement agencies want to find ways to better share data to respond more efficiently to pirate attacks against merchant ships.
Industry growth will necessitate 60 additional container terminals per year, and APM Terminals is looking at opportunities in all different types of cargo, according to Chief Executive Officer Kim Fejfer.
