TOTE Services names a new labor relations director, while MBLX appoints business development director and AICM has announced its chairman and CEO.
C.R. England increases driver pay, Daikin Reefer launches new Active CA device, CEVA Logistics opens local distribution center for Magneti Marelli in Italy and U-Freight America moves HQ.
The Port of Virginia continues to take incremental steps to bring its capacity crunch under control.
XPO’s effort to roll up domestic logistics industry progresses, with projections for $9 billion in revenue by 2017.
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Expert says global trade could underperform without proper infrastructure investment, marine terminal process optimization.
Bigger ships bring many challenges, as well as benefits.
SSA Marine boosts terminal productivity with conservative technology application.
S.C. port director says Southeast ports like Charleston have built-in advantages to gain market share.
World Bank suggests there are lessons to be learned from North American rail industry.
Union members in its four bargaining units at the railway agreed to new 51-month deals.
Maersk Line and CMA CGM alter Safari 1/Shaka Express 2 loop, CN builds new intermodal and logistics hub west of Toronto, and IAG launches new route into Colombia and reopens […]
The House legislator reintroduced a bill that could raise $8 billion each year.
DB Schenker Rail UK increases services from London Gateway, TAM Cargo inaugurates terminal in Brazil and GAC sets up operations office Japan.
Another round of operational changes was announced to reduce congestion at Virginia International Terminal.
The Lake Oswego, Ore.-based manufacturer received new orders for 10,100 railcars in its second quarter, ended Feb. 28.
The port has expanded use of Portsmouth Marine Terminal and increased chassis supply.
Troy Container Line announces new LCL service from Malaysia to New York, CaroTrans introduces new Shanghai import service to Seattle and Portland and CMA CGM adds Ningbo to its REX3 […]
The port authority is instituting a series of measures to improve cargo fluidity in response to a spike in congestion at its Virginia International Gateway terminal.
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.
Disney and Dollar General described their strategies to avoid West Coast port congestion mess at the TPM conference.
Transplace appoints head of new consulting practice, while Sunteck names CIO and Locus Traxx hires EMEA market manager.
U.S. Army Corps completed its draft environmental impact and feasibility study.
Ports believe pool of more than 80,000 interchangeable chassis will help ease West Coast congestion.
Transpacific carriers cite port congestion and stronger demand as economy improves.
New style port directors are trying to tailor ports to industry supply chain needs.
FTR Associates predicts high long-haul truck rates as shippers try to rush goods to rest of country.
January container volume at Charleston grew 18 percent
Intermodal logistics provider buys 200 units on first year anniversary.
Partnerships have been reached between E2Open and its customers, Aljex and FourKites, and UNIT45 and Globe Tracker.
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Port Tampa Bay takes long-term approach to business development.
Something for every shipper to keep their eyes on in California — aside, you know, from crippling port congestion — is the state’s legal position on whether drayage drivers are considered employees or independent […]
Apparel, footwear shippers struggle with West Coast port issues.
Nothing short of a system reset based on policies characterized by intermodalism will avoid what could eventually be years of freight gridlock.
Furniture retailer IKEA has submitted its final plans to the City of Joliet, Ill. to proceed with building a distribution center there.
The logistics and freight brokerage provider also turned in its most profitable quarter in Q4 as acquisitions of Pacer, New Breed and last mile companies, coupled with organic growth paid […]
U.S. Labor and Commerce Secretaries, along with Los Angeles mayor, met with ILWU and PMA negotiators.
Acquisition would make Japan Post one of the largest global 3PLs.
The Taft-Hartley Act gives presidents ability to intervene in damaging work stoppages such as the one engulfing West Coast ports.
FedEx Ground builds new DC, DP World London Gateway Port constructs third berth, CenterPoint Properties completes intermodal facility, Delta Cargo co-locates with Air France-KLM, and TASCO Berhad opens new warehouse.
According to preliminary data from the Intermodal Association of North America, all intermodal segments reported gains with domestic containers leading the way.
Aldridge is recalled as key figure as liner companies transitioned to containerships.
Major shipper and railroad told a Senate panel about the harmful impact of work slowdowns at West Coast ports.
Draymen say they could be forced out of business by huge demurrage and detention bills.
Both TRAC and DCLI will contribute to the pool in Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland
Congressman says larger user fee would help pay for highway, bridge investment.
The trucking and logistics company increased year-over-year net income by 14 percent compared with 2013.
Philadelphia handled 449,122 TEUs of cargo, or 22.2 percent more than the 367,499 TEUs it did in 2013.
Port director’s tenure has seen projects to deepen harbor, raise Bayonne Bridge, expand marine terminals and intermodal rail.
Flexi-Van executive says “misplaced” chassis have aggravated congestion.
Net income for Canadian National Railway increased 21 percent compared with 2013.
AAL’s new Japan operation, TNT begins daily service to Istanbul, and CenterPoint builds a container yard for 3PL KW International.
Railway and intermodal provider set records for revenues and earnings in 2014.
Employers “hopeful that this will allow us to move toward conclusion of an agreement in the near term.”
Schedule reliability indexes becoming important parameter in ocean carrier selection.
Annual conference expected to cover congestion, omni-channel and analytics.
With container trailers in short supply, some shippers and truckers are creating dedicated fleets.
Leading chassis companies expect “gray pools” by peak season.
Intermodal reefer startup has gradually gained business, despite tough conditions.
With hundreds of thousands of containers facing huge delays at West Coast ports in recent months and many companies incurring huge bills for demurrage and detention, a recent 9th […]
Arkansas-based intermodal carrier sees growth in all divisions, aided by lower fuel prices, but offset by increased costs in hiring and retaining drivers.
Railroad sees increased volumes in nearly all commodity groups.
Freight analyst FTR says trucking companies seek to build capacity in anticipation of strong freight environment in 2015.
Acquisition expands Radiant’s footprint and service offerings, as well as cross-selling opportunities in the Canada market.
The administration also proposed new incentives for private investment in projects and developing a 30-year transport assessment.
Founder of G-Log now leads TMS provider 3Gtms, which is offering a program that allows shippers to reduce transportation spend with no upfront cost.
Seaspan reported there were no injuries or environmental consequences from the grounding of the MOL Express in Tateyama Harbour.
Rail company saw strong growth in domestic intermodal.
Salvors began working in Tateyama harbor to free the grounded MOL Express.
North America’s largest chassis leasing firm not expected to change direction after sale.
The company’s newest intermodal drayage facility is its first in North Carolina.
Logistics company began its first 53′ intermodal service between Chicago and Silao.
The Panama Canal Authority says the toll structure is competitive and fair.
The French-owned ocean liner carrier and the integrated logistics group Multiparques will develop joint logistics facilities in Lobito.
The $365 million deal, the company’s largest purchase since 2012, expands C.H. Robinson’s reach in internet-based freight brokerage.
Gasoline prices have plummeted, but diesel has declined more gradually for several reasons.
The longshore union says the ‘few issues that remain unresolved relate directly to the carriers.’
COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM implement rate increases.
The cross-border rail facility offers the ability for more efficient service to Canadian customers.
Imports have increased in Oakland, but exports have fallen off so far this year.
Founder of cargo booking website Cargo Chief traces origins to problems he faced as a shipper.
Anthony Foxx, U.S. transportation secretary, says, “This agreement is the result of the commitment on both sides of the border to strengthen the strong bonds of trade and tourism between […]
Purolator continues to enjoy success in the Canadian-U.S. freight business.
Port of Virginia has new leadership focused on correcting service problems that plague importers and exporters.
Port meets with residents of Contrecœur on plans to build terminal to open around 2021.
Claudio Bozzo has been appointed to global chief operating officer of liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co.
The U.S. Transportation Department said truck drivers, starting Dec. 18, will no longer need to file reports for their pre- and post-trip equipment inspections.
CenterPoint Properties has acquired more than 400,000 square feet and 31 acres across two properties at the Port of Seattle.
The deal allows C.H. Robinson to consolidate its position as the biggest freight brokerage, with CEO John Wiehoff pointing to Freightquote’s strength in e-commerce.
The intermodal rail yard will handle both international and domestic containers.
CMA CGM believes there are synerigies with another short sea operator it owns, McAndrews.
The Department of Transportation has secured a new air services agreement, which will be implemented in 2016.
The Los Angeles Basin Pool has added 2,300 chassis through increased emphasis on repairs and shifting assets from other locations.
The French shipping company is reportedly in talks to buy a European feeder line.
Teamster-supported strikers end labor action in Southern California,
Chassis providers and their customers have agreed to implement a shared-equipment model to improve productivity at marine terminals.
