Maritime

The Commerce Department has released the 11th edition of its guide to assist small and midsized enterprises with exporting.

Working with other universities, the MSU center will focus on research, education and training in safety and integration of UAS into the nation’s airspace.

Sunteck and Rand Logistics name senior executives, while TIACA and Shipbuilders Council of America top off boards.

Industry analyst Hackett Associates expects volumes to increase in coming months, but freight rates to fall.

U.S. rates dropped, but transpacific carriers plan significant rate increases in June and July.

The Israeli ocean carrier introduced a second weekly service between Asia and the East Coast of South America, expanding its port coverage in the trade.

The dedicated weekly feeder service will connect ports in Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia.

The United Kingdom’s largest container port has commissioned two new Rail Mounted Gantry cranes at its North Rail Terminal.

The container/ro-ro ship has arrived in San Diego in advance of first voyage.

Limestone cargoes on the Great Lakes reached 1.8 million tons in April, a decrease of 9 percent compared to the month’s 5-year average.

Cargotec appoints head of MacGregor business area, ISS selects Port Manager for its new Anchorage office, and TRAC names chief commercial officer.

Appropriateness of detention and demurrage charges must be addressed on a case-by-case basis, says World Shipping Council.

Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement are recommending two $600 general rate increases and a $400 peak season surcharge.

Husch Blackwell’s Carlos Rodriguez says congestion related practices are unjust and unreasonable.

A half dozen senators have asked the Obama administration to issue an emergency order to improve access to information for first responders to oil train derailments.

New Piraeus-Turkey-Black Sea Express loop aims to enhance the carriers’ feeder networks via Piraeus.

The port is preparing to expand container handling facilities in accordance with growth projections for 2021.

As West Coast port congestion started easing after new dock labor contract agreement, meat shippers found it easier to export to Asian buyers.

Heavy ice on the Great Lakes slowed some vessels and delayed others in April, causing iron ore shipments to drop 15% below average for the month.

Saddle Creek Logistics Services appoints director of business development, while Purolator International names eastern district sales manager.