Peregrine Storrs-Fox, TT Club’s risk management director, said “further delay in this modest legal change is frustrating, particularly since there was substantial consensus concerning acceptable ways to ensure that weight […]
California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association said will enhance pilot safety in San Francisco Bay and its river system as well […]
Researchers warn unexploded bombs and other military ordnance in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as off the coasts of both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, could now pose serious […]
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Reports, final decisions or orders made by the commission and its predecessor agencies between 1919 and 1987 are now available to the public through the […]
Freight broker Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is hiring for its new Cleveland office, expected to open in early November. The addition of Cleveland will give TQL 16 satellite […]
Toll Global Forwarding has appointed Steve Buckerfield as its U.K. managing director. Buckerfield has spent 28 years in the freight industry, working for Emery Worldwide, American Airlines, Walker […]
The Georgia Ports Authority said investment of $14.7 million at the Port of Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island terminal has helped increase roll-on/roll-off and bulk cargo volumes. At his 2012 […]
Celadon Trucking Services has agreed to buy a portion of the operating equipment of Robinson Transport, based in Columbus, Ohio. Terms and conditions of the transaction were not disclosed. […]
Canadian National Railway said it’s fueling two mainline diesel-electric locomotives between Edmonton and Fort McMurray in northern Alberta with natural gas. Keith Creel, executive vice president and chief […]
Crowley Maritime Corp. christened the 16,000-horsepower tugboat Legend and 330,000-barrel tank barge 750-2 in Tampa, Fla. on Thursday. The articulated-tug-barge (ATB) will be used to transport petroleum products between […]
Coalition wants legislation that “would allow more balanced commercial relationships between railways and shippers. This would include the right to a service agreement between a rail company and a customer,” backed […]
The American Institute of Marine Insurance will offer presentations on a wide variety of topics at its annual Marine Insurance Day seminar next month, and is offering the ability […]
Regulatory agencies of the two countries signed an antitrust memorandum of understanding on Thursday to promote increased cooperation and communication. The MOU does not change existing law in either country.
The United States and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday signed a Framework Agreement for Trade, Economic, Investment and Technical Cooperation. The agreement will establish a Joint Committee […]
The U.S. Export-Import Bank has approved a $4.975 billion direct loan to Sadara Chemical Co. for the export of American goods and services required to build a petrochemical complex […]
With new intermodal yard in Decatur, ADM can move containers efficiently in the U.S. and Canada. By Chris Dupin Archer Daniels Midland Co., the agriculture giant that advertises itself as “supermarket […]
The United States is undergoing the biggest fundamental change to its export control regime in a generation, but risks stalling and losing out on the much needed reform benefits […]
In this lawsuit (Channel Fabrics, Inc. v. Hartford Fire Insurance Company. U.S. District Court, S.D. New York. No. 11 Civ. 3483. Aug. 13.), Channel Fabrics alleged Hartford had improperly […]
AirNet Cargo Charter Services has gone through a dramatic transformation over the past several years.
Accounting and shipping consulting firm Moore Stephens said crew costs were the main reason for the overall increase in 2011, while the cost of insurance fell for the second year in […]
“A number of our customers use GT Nexus as their core supply chain operating platform and we are able to support them by being a certified carrier on that network,” […]
Matson Logistics is expanding its Port of Savannah distribution operations and recently signed a lease to increase its presence at Black Creek in Bryan County, Georgia. The expansion is expected to […]
Non-vessel-operating common carrier Vanguard Logistics Services has opened a new office in Danang, Vietnam. Vanguard Danang was set up with partner, KMG, and will provide freight forwarders with […]
Crowley Maritime Corp.’s new tanker, Pennsylvania, called the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the first time on Wednesday. The port said the U.S.-flag ship ship will “move products […]
Jensen Maritime, a naval architecture and marine engineering firm owned by Crowley Maritime Corp., said former president and part-owner Sue Williams will retire. Williams joined Jensen in 1980, […]
The deal is a major expansion for King Ocean, which has been operating eight ships in services to Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire and to Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, […]
A working group reached a compromise and recommended that the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention be amended to require that loaded container weights be verified, but was “derailed” by […]
Port Freeport in Texas has issued a request for proposal for development of an 85-acre container terminal alongside the port’s upper turning basin. “It is the port’s intent to enter into […]
Countering U.S. claims, a review of U.S. efforts to comply with a World Trade Organization ruling on illegal subsidies in the so-called “Boeing case” by the European Union found the […]
Non-vessel-operating common carrier Troy Container Line has entered a new partnership with International Forwarding S.L. (IFS) of Spain. After establishing a direct service to Spain seven years ago, […]
Union Pacific has appointed Joe Santamaria to vice president of engineering, where he will lead track, infrastructure and signal systems design, construction and maintenance. The appointment takes effect […]
Kenco, a Chattanooga, Tenn.-based logistics services provider, has entered an agreement to handle U.S. distribution and warehousing for Advantage Consumer Healthcare. “Kenco understands the requirements to effectively manage […]
The Woodland Group, a logistics services provider, has appointed Paul Arnold as head of air freight at Woodland Global. Arnold will develop routes to North America and opportunities […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 25 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Advance […]
FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 25 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The agency has received 25 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 25 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 25 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from ASC Global […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 25 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 25 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from AB Group Shipping Corp., Miami (Marcela […]
The 15 shipping lines that are members of the TSA have adopted guideline rate and ancillary charge adjustments that they intend to apply to all new and renewed service contracts […]
Aqua Gulf Transport and Hawaii Intermodal Tank Transport said they have formed an alliance to provide transportation with specialized temperature-controlled ISO tank containers in the Puerto Rico and Caribbean […]
The Port of Cleveland has completed construction of a new rail loop. Slightly more than a mile long, the loop is the port’s largest construction project in a […]
The U.S. government on Monday removed Israel from the Special 301 Priority Watch List for improving its intellectual property rights (IPR) protections. “Israel’s action reflects the commitment of […]
Third party logistics services provider Agility has appointed Chris Price to CEO of its Asia Pacific operations, and Mike Bible to CEO of the European operation. Bible replaces Beat Simon who […]
Michael A. Leone, port director at the Massachusetts Port Authority, who will retire at the end of this week, said one of his goals when he took his current job […]
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Nick Jones to the new post of head of sales. The newly created role, based at the airline’s U.K. headquarters, is part of […]
Landmark Global, a North American cross-border parcel handler, has appointed Mike Graham to director of business development. Before joining the firm, Graham held positions at DHL Global Mail […]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said a new facility for handling animals will be built at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The facility will […]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has agreed to extend the lease of New York Container Terminal (NYCT) through 2029 and implement a new system to identify […]
The International Longshoremen’s Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance have agreed to extend their collective bargaining agreement, which was due to expire at the end of this month by 90 days, […]
The board of directors of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) on Thursday confirmed Thomas Glynn to serve as the chief executive officer and executive director of the Massachusetts Port […]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said it will review Atlantic City International Airport and possible assumption of the airport as a way to expand the […]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is implementing changes to “rid itself of years of inefficiency,” and faces “enormous” challenges and opportunities over the next decade, according […]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has appealed an order by a New York State judge to provide a New York state assemblywoman with a study of […]
The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) and Virginia International Terminals (VIT) said they have created a special Web page dedicated to helping disseminate up-to-date local information to stakeholders and the […]
Japanese freight forwarder Yamato Global Logistics Japan Co. Ltd. has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $2.3 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix […]
If a strike by the ILA or a lockout by employers occurs after the current contract expires, President Obama could use provisions within the Taft-Hartley Act to declare a national […]
Michael A. Leone, port director at Massachusetts Port Authority, is retiring after 19 years at the agency. Under his leadership, Boston attracted container liner services from the Asia and improved both its […]
The refrigerated air cargo container maker foresees healthy expansion of its business in Asia Pacific, with the region expected to grow in pharmaceutical sales by 97 percent and account for 29 […]
Ward Tim Ward, longtime president of Alliance Air Services, said he will retire from Hillwood at the end of the year. Ward has overseen the development and management […]
Schiphol Cargo, the cargo management arm of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, has appointed Hendriena Ritsema to director of strategic development. She succeeds Harry Tomesen, who retired after 30 years […]
The U.S. Export-Import Bank authorized credit insurance to support the export by Air Tractor Inc. of nearly $900,000 worth of American-made crop-spraying aircraft to a biofuel and soybean grower […]
The United States will contribute $1 million for trade-related technical assistance (TRTA) to the World Trade Organization. The WTO’s TRTA program provides training for developing countries to improve […]
Moore Stephens said overtonnaging was uppermost in the minds of many of the people who took part in its survey, with one noting “the only glimmer of hope is that we are […]
Air Menzies International (AMI) has appointed Stephen Koller as chief executive officer. He will be responsible for growing the air freight wholesaler’s online activities and geographical reach. […]
Kenco, a provider of distribution, transportation services and information technology, promoted Jeff Burns to president of its Kenco Material Handling Solutions (KMHS). Burns has been with Kenco nearly […]
Lakeland, Fla.-based Saddle Creek Logistics Services has named Joe Maggio as vice president for business development. In this role, he will help Saddle Creek sustain and build customer […]
“Based on publicly available documents, ‘export bases’ made at least $1 billion in subsidies available to auto and auto-parts exporters in China during the years 2009 through 2011,” the Office […]
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) opened its annual meeting on Monday in San Diego with speakers cautioning the industry continues to face difficult times and warning insurance […]
Hamburg Süd said it will implement a revised policy on chassis provision in Portland, Ore., and Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., effective Nov. 1. The company currently sources chassis from the […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday set an increase in the biodiesel required under the Renewable Fuels Standard from 1 billion gallons in 2012 to 1.28 billion gallons […]
Specialized all-cargo carrier Coyne Airways has increased its presence in North America through a partnership with general sales and service agent Airline Network Services (ANS). The agreement gives […]
Canadian Pacific said it has launched new, faster intermodal train services connecting Vancouver to Toronto or Chicago. CP said the new schedules shave a day from the 2,600-mile […]
Union Pacific Railroad has asked hunters to resist hunting on railroad property this season. Wildlife will migrate and feed along the edges of freshly harvested fields, making these […]
The U.S. Commerce Department said 2011 merchandise exports from 367 U.S. metropolitan areas reached $1.31 trillion, with the same types of exports from non-metropolitan or rural areas totaling an additional $174.9 billion.
The U.S. government on Friday entered a memorandum of understanding with Brazil’s Micro and Small Business Support Service, the U.S. Association of Small Business Development Centers, and the University […]
An ship formerly used by NASA to recover solid rocket boosters from the Space Shuttle will become the new training ship at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings […]
A news report in today’s AS Daily incorrectly presented the vessel rotation for Mediterranean Shipping Co.’s Asia-U.S. East Coast service that now includes Haifa. The service rotation is Ningbo, […]
Six maritime unions have formed a new group called the Maritime Labor Alliance.
The Halifax Port Authority said David Henderson has been elected vice chairman of its board, succeeding Tom McInnis. McInnis was recently appointed to the Canadian Senate. Henderson is […]
The new Boeing 747-400 services will initially operate five times weekly from Shanghai, via Chengdu or Chonqing. The flights return via Tianjin. The airline has slots for up to 10 […]
The agency has withdrawn a solicitation for a study on the “safety, economic and environmental issues of vessels with double hulls” due to a “lack of available funding and interest,” a spokesman […]
Apple’s announced release of its new iPhone 5 yesterday, as well as the introduction of the new Kindle Fire and other tablets – including the possibility of a “mini-iPad” – are […]
The EcoLiner could haul bulk commodities or containers and its developers said “we expect this new concept to appeal to shippers of consumables particularly, oil companies and logistic operators keen to get […]
Marine services provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has opened 10 new offices in India. The offices are located in Ludhiana, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Nagpur, Kanpur, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Indore, Hyderabad, […]
The environmental group Basel Action Network (BAN) said the U.S. Maritime Administration has adopted a new policy effectively ending the federal artificial reefing program that allowed the scuttling of old […]
FMC reviews OTI license application
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received for review an application for a license change. The agency received the application from NTL Naigai Trans Lines (USA), Torrance, Calif. (Yoij Kurita, president) […]
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, a Chattanooga, Tenn.-based trucking company, has named Latasha Neal vice president of driver recruiting. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the trucking industry, […]
“It has been a challenge to develop a viable concept for transporting blades of this size (55 meters long) by rail in Europe, but well worth the effort,” said Mette […]
The U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday reported the country’s exports in goods and services for July was $183.3 billion, down 1 percent compared to the month previously. Imports […]
A trade organization for the agriculture and forest product industry said U.S. exporters are “extremely worried of massive economic loss” in the event of a shutdown of U.S. East and […]
Dachser Transport of America Inc. (Dachser USA), the U.S. division of Germany-based Dachser GmbH & Co., has appointed John Barbasetti di Prun to director of ocean freight for the […]
Qatar Airways has appointed CHEP Aerospace Solutions to maintain and repair its world fleet of Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and galley cart equipment under a five-year contract. CHEP […]
A news report on Monday interpreted Hapag-Lloyd’s temporary suspension of its service to Puerto Caldera as a response to the massive earthquake that occurred in Costa Rica on Sept. […]
Venezuela has released the captain of a U.S.-flag cargo ship and dropped charges against the vessel and crew, said a U.S. union. Ocean Atlas, a heavylift ship operated […]
