Maritime

A second berth at Fairview Container Terminal in British Columbia will grow capacity to 1.3 million TEUs.

East Coast ports benefiting from increased volumes thanks to West Coast congestion.

The commission, created to fight corruption and regulate hiring at the ports, said the legislation is unconstitutional.

Truckload spot availability decreased 6% compared to January, according to the DAT North American Freight Index.

Carbofin S.p.A. was sentenced to pay a criminal penalty of $2.75 million for knowingly falsifying the oil record book for its ship “Marigola.”

“Oil train accidents are increasing at an alarming rate,” Sen. Baldwin and Rep. Kind told the White House.

The airfreight carrier posted revenues of $238 million for the year.

ADIPEC partners with Agility, Kalmar to deliver 20 additional cranes to DP World London Gateway, Nutrabolt taps Kane Is Able, ICAT forms customs brokerage subsidiary, Yusen creates project cargo team in Brazil and CEVA opens Southeast Asia headquarters.

Gordley Associates hires trade policy expert, while RILA names vice president of international trade.

The port said its cargo backlog should clear within as little as two months.

If okayed, the PMA-proposed West Coast labor pact will be sent to union members for ratification.

The shipping and logistics provider added 20 new member nations to its International Special Commodities program.

New buyers focused on Canadian investment and economic development.

CSX designates Ocala/Marion County Commerce Park a CSX Select Site, Toll acquires ODT Australis, AFFLINK partners with 3M and R+L Carriers relocates service center.

Experimental off dock drop yard at the Port of Los Angeles could help speed containers.

The International Association of Classifications Societies said it would continue to study the report and the will finalized the requirements soon.

The federal agency alleges shipments did not include relevant documents and were improperly packaged and labeled.

The Liberian Registry has appointed a new Hong Kong office manager, while Unicon named its L.A. branch manager.

Congressional watchdog agency told Senate lawmakers that FMCSA should enhance its Safety Measurement System for motor carriers.

Containers in stack at Centerm contained trichloroisocyanuric acid, according to the terminal operator.