Maritime

More needs to be done about these “unfair and unreasonable” fees, according to a joint letter from 94 industry organizations.

The parcel giant reported improved profitability across all business units in the first quarter 2015, thanks primarily to new pricing initiatives, revenue management and strong growth in international volumes.

ILWU is planning a rally and march against police violence during its regular stop-work meeting.

BNSF Logistics said it will integrate the specialized road equipment for towers with its wind turbine blade transport service, dubbed “Blade Runner.”

The port benefited in March from shippers avoiding congestion at West Coast ports.

The Israeli ocean carrier has not made any definitive decisions, however, as it is still considering the potential impacts of the Panama Canal expansion.

The express parcel carrier has had success with similar helicopter services in New York and Los Angeles, providing early morning delivery services to the areas’ financial and legal firms.

Rates were lower in March 2015 than the previous year despite increasing slightly from February, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price Index.

The Mississagi ran aground Saturday morning at Big Trout Island on the U.S. side of the St Marys River.

Global operator of Boeing 747 freighters Cargolux Airlines said it will temporarily ban the transport of lithium ion battery shipments, starting May 1.

The joint-venture company formed by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and PSA International handled its first commercial containership last week.

UPS, AmeriQuest, AAPA, CEVA and Swissport make executive and director-level appointments.

The Netherlands-based express carrier said it expects 2015 to be a “challenging year of transition” after reaching a tentative $4.2 billion purchase agreement with FedEx.

Recent growth of the Barcelona-based online freight forwarder has been propelled by $1.4 million in Series B funding.

Rates are at an all-time high thanks to increasing demand and “extraordinarily tight” capacity, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index.

American Waterways Operators elects new chairman, while Deutsche Post DHL Group shuffles Global Forwarding officers in wake of resignation.

The truck drivers are targeting four companies for now, but may expand the strike, according to Teamsters spokeswoman Barb Maynard.

A strike could come as soon as Monday, according to a statement from Teamster affiliate Justice for Port Truck Drivers.

Carriers should not be allowed to profit from congestion for which they are at least partially responsible, says agriculture group.

Lawyers still need to be consulted, but the model has valuable input from expert shippers, says NIT League.