Maritime

Atlas Logistics rebrands, while Total Quality Logistics opens new office in Texas.

Union representing engineers, conductors agrees to arbitration.

German shipping company hopes to complete its planned purchase of the Chilean liner company by end of March.

Accident may be another spur to hurry federal regulations for more robust tank cars.

“K” Line subsidiary says the cranes incorporate “soft landing” technology to boost productivity.

CMA CGM takes delivery of two new containerships, and Murphy Logistics opens two warehouses in Kansas City.

Northern California port blames decline on slowdowns resulting from ongoing contract dispute between ILWU and PMA.

The five carriers will change their service to and from North Europe and the Mediterranean by April.

United Arab Shipping Co. says it will partner with CMA CGM and Hamburg Süd.

Agricultural trade associations want European food safety commission to approve import authorizations for 13 new biotechnology products.

Korean Air will add five Boeing 777 freighters, while Globe Express Service expands in France.

Kane Is Able and Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoint vice presidents, while CP’s CFO resigns.

Move comes as ILWU, PMA talks enter 10th month.

Spot rate for 40-foot container moving from Shanghai to the U.S. East Coast estimated to be more than $5,000.

Both sides met Thursday with aid of federal mediator and negotiations are expected to continue on Friday.

The ports said the Washington State Senate proposal will “benefit the state’s economy by speeding the movement of cargo through the ports.”

The railway announced spending plans for Nebraska ($226 million), Minnesota ($326 million), Washington ($189 million), Illinois ($339 Million), North Dakota ($326 Million) and Texas ($223 million).

Singapore liner company says congestion at U.S. West Coast ports cost it $15 million in fourth quarter.

Cathay Pacific handles 1.45 million tons of cargo in first full year, while CEVA Logistics expands in Vancouver, Canada and UTi Worldwide opens new facilities in Malaysia.

CSX names two executives to vice president posts, while Suttons Group appoints a new Americas director.