After getting the Virginia Port Authority’s financial house in order, VPA Executive Director and CEO John Reinhart is implementing an aggressive capital expenditure program that will expand capacity and add […]
Japanese “safeguard” tariff kicks in on U.S. frozen beef imports, something TPP would have alleviated
U.S. infrastructure is reaching its breaking point – it’ll take public and private commitment to catch up
U.S. to send coal to Ukraine Ukrainian-owned company Centrenergo PJSC will purchase American thermal coal this winter. EC clears PSA terminal acquisition The European Commission has approved the acquisition of […]
OFAC takes aim at Venezuelan President Maduro and his political cohorts, but oil imports untouched
Shipping analyst Johnson Leung is behind Hong Kong-based tech startup 300cubits, which believes blockchain-backed cryptocurrency could finally change the eternal cycle of overbooking and no-shows in container shipping.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved the Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research in Vehicle Evolution Act (H.R. 3388), also known as the “SELF DRIVE Act.”
South Carolina Ports Authority has applied for federal approval and funding for a new marine highway to eliminate trucking congestion in the Charleston port area, according to local news source […]
The recent “Petya” cyber attack involving Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk should serve as a stark reminder to all companies in the global shipping industry to reexamine existing systems protections […]
A Miami-based arbitration board rejected a demand by Spanish-led Grupo Unidos por el Canal consortium for $192.8 million to cover cost overruns during the construction of a third set of […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has appointed Bradley F. Hayes to the position of executive director of trade relations in the Office of the Commissioner.
The Baltic Exchange said it plans to close its freight derivatives platform Baltex on Dec. 29, following a recent announcement by LCH Clearnet that it would end its freight derivative […]
For the six months ended June 30, Matson reported net income of $31 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, compared with $36.1 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, in the […]
The Norfolk, Va.-based Class I railroad will make changes to its demurrage, accessorial and switching tariffs with an effective date of December 1, 2017, according to NS Vice President Mike […]
As Russia withholds natural gas supplies to the Ukraine, U.S. coal exporters step in
The independent containership owner’s net income for the quarter fell 54.7 percent year-over-year to $20.2 million, resulting from the effects of South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin filing for insolvency in […]
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $54,000 civil penalty against St. Louis-based Carboline Co. for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials transport regulations.
Net earnings attributable to Kirby Corp. fell 33.8 percent year-over-year during the quarter to $25.8 million, despite consolidated revenues rising 7.2 percent to $473.3 million, according to the tank barge […]
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant is holding its first “Jobs Day” on Wednesday because it says it has over 50,000 roles to fill across its U.S. fulfillment network.
New Orleans-based offshore vessel services company Tidewater estimates that its interest and operating lease expenses will be reduced by about $73 million annually under the reorganization.
The barge-based ‘Caribbean FLNG’ vessel is the world’s first barge-based floating LNG production unit, according to Exmar.
The international parcel shipping company has begun offering a specialized suite of supply chain services that covers inbound through final distribution for semiconductor shippers with capital shipments.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received a non-vessel-operating common carrier/ocean freight forwarder license application […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Oriental Cargo Forwarders, […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Canfleet Logistics Ltd., Vancouver, […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Gulf Premier Logistics, Houston (Dee Chase-Unno, […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier/ocean freight forwarder license applications from A&E Logistics, Chicago (Alison Chan, president); […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier/ocean freight forwarder license applications from […]
American Airlines Cargo appoints managing director, global and key accounts – cargo sales; USA Truck names vice president of safety and risk management; and Transnet National Ports Authority selects chief […]
Looking to diversify its export business, the Pacific Northwest port is helping send cattle to Vietnam as part of the country’s “glass of milk per child per day” program that […]
CSX CEO E. Hunter Harrison promised “precision scheduled railroading” under his watch, but significant service problems by the railroad and the outcry from shippers seeking relief has pressed the U.S. […]
Japanese ocean carriers NYK, MOL and “K” Line all recorded year-over-year revenue growth in their container segments for the quarter ending June 30, 2017, thanks to rising freight rates.
Hong Kong-based containership lessor Seaspan says Gerry Wang is expected to continue in his current role as chief executive officer until a permanent replacement is found, or until Dec. 31, […]
The 1998 Ocean Shipping Reform Act mandated that non-vessel-operating common carriers publish the services that they offer and make sure the information is electronically accessible, and NVOs have been fighting […]
Total year-to-date volumes for the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, which jointly operate as the Northwest Seaport Alliance, are up 7 percent compared with the first six months of 2016 […]
The rate management software provider surveyed global forwarders and NVOs in June and found more than 90 percent want real-time online rate information.
Prior to the latest announcement, STX France had been up for sale, with Italian group Fincantieri emerging in April as the apparent winner before a deal fell apart.
The deal will enable manufacturing and development of the Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone in the United Arab Emirates, terminal operator Abu Dhabi Ports said in a statement.
The company also reported cash flow from operating activities at negative $1.1 million USD during the first six months of 2017, but positive $0.3 million in the second quarter.
Responding to an unquenchable thirst among worldwide consumers for wine, beer and spirits, express carrier UPS said it has recently expanded its global delivery services for liquor.
American Airlines Cargo has added multiple truck options per night to its European network for increased capacity and routing options, the company said in a statement.
Fukuoka, Japan-based Eco Marine Power is preparing for sea trials of solar panels which it has designed in the form of multiple rigid sails to be placed topside on bulk […]
“K” Line names managing executive director; Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints managing director; Crane Worldwide Logistics selects vice president, global specialized solutions; and Hill Dickinson hires legal director for its growing […]
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, which represents port workers up and down the U.S. West Coast, has completed voting on a proposed extension to its existing labor deal and […]
Manila Port modernization The Philippines Bureau of Customs and the WTO have initiated a modernization effort for Manila Port Development. EC approves Frankfurt-Hahn airport The European Commission has found public […]
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, which represents dockworkers up and down the U.S. West Coast, has completed voting on a proposed extension to its existing labor deal and early […]
2017 Annual Report to Congress The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is holding a public meeting to review and edit drafts of the annual report. WTO statistical publications The […]
Vessel operators participating in the Environmental Ship Index program at the Port of Los Angeles will now also earn incentive points for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from their ships.
Orient Overseas International Ltd., parent of Hong Kong-based container carrier OOCL, posted revenues of $1.41 billion for the second quarter of 2017, up 23.8 percent from the corresponding 2016 period.
Total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement rose 9.4 percent year-over-year in May to $98.2 billion.
Like a baseball pitcher protecting a no-hitter, a single mistake on the part of a trade compliance professional can undo years of letter-perfect compliance.
Since last week, rates from Shanghai to the U.S. West Coast have surged 37.6 percent, from $1,226 per FEU to $1,687 per FEU.
Media reports earlier this week said that South Korea’s Hyundai Merchant Marine, the world’s 15th largest container line in terms of vessel capacity, is asking for $8.9 billion in funding […]
The Pacific Northwest seaport is now officially looking to fill the role that became vacant when former CEO Ted Fick suddenly resigned in February after less than two-and-a-half years on […]
The 11 airlines that were fined a total of $908 million in March for price fixing cartel operations are looking to appeal the European Commission’s decision, citing an unfair defense.
The mid-Atlantic port handled 1,007,704 tons of general cargo at its public marine terminals, as well as 86,403 TEUs, for the month, setting new records for both sectors.
Bulk carrier Diana Shipping has declined to provide many details regarding the incident, including how much damage the vessel sustained and how long it could be out of service.
The software and supply chain solutions company posted a strong second quarter for license revenue, according to CEO Eddie Chapel.
Congestion in northern Europe, particularly near Antwerp, has been plaguing shippers for nearly a year, with no solutions offered up by carriers or port authorities, according to a recent report […]
The airfreight carrier saw revenues increase 7.6 percent year-over-year to 260 million euros (U.S. $304 million) in the second quarter of 2016, with Europe, India and Asia showing the strongest […]
A total of $17.2 million in cargo was reported stolen from the United States and Canada during the second quarter of 2017, down from $31.5 million for last year’s second […]
Kansas City Southern names VP of sales and marketing for the energy and short line relations business unit, and VP of intermodal relations, while Delta Airlines appoints vice president of […]
Fine against ExxonMobil shows that individuals can cause U.S. export control violations
Natural language processing is coming to a logistics application near you
Commerce investigation finds Taiwan dumping rebar on U.S. market
No sense that Congress won’t renew GSP, but importers should plan just in case
Senators urge administration officials to get China access for U.S. poultry
Collapsing oil prices induced Ecuador to assess import charges, but the country is now looking toward free trade
U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Thursday released its newest schedule for delivering the remaining post-release capabilities in its new umbrella information technology system, the Automated Commercial Environment.
EC requires Belgium and France to end port tax exemptions The European Commission has required Belgium and France to abolish the corporate tax exemptions granted to their ports, so as […]
The European Union’s competition watchdog said Belgium and France have until the end of 2017 to take the necessary steps to remove the tax exemption.
The Athens, Greece-based containership lessor on July 26 said it would initiate a 1-for-6 reverse split “on or around” July 27, just a few weeks after another 1-to-7 reverse split […]
The World Trade Organization has, for the first time, amended the Trade Policy Review Mechanism while also calling for a joint “safeguarding of WTO-based multilateral trading system.”
Copenhagen-based consulting firm SeaIntel predicts that ultra-large vessels, in excess of 18,000 TEUs, will double their market share on east-west routes by the end of 2018.
The Atlanta-based parcel giant recorded a net income of $1.38 billion on revenues of $15.75 billion for the quarter, as its U.S. Domestic Segment thrived from growing demand for e-commerce […]
Data show that between January and June of this year, the East Coast’s busiest seaport handled 3.2 million TEUs, compared to 3.0 million units during the same period in 2016.
Crowley Logistics has been awarded a multi-year, $2.3 billion contract to provide transportation and related services supporting U.S. Department of Defense activities in the U.S. and Canada.
The east lane of the Panama Canal’s Miraflores Locks will be closed from 10:00 p.m. on Monday, July 31 until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, according to a statement […]
The Honolulu-based cargo carrier’s new biweekly service is scheduled to call at three Marshall Islands ports — Kwajalein, Ebeye and Majuro — beginning in the first quarter of 2018.
The Thomasville, N.C.-based less-than-truckload carrier reported a net income of $98.4 million for the second quarter of 2017, a 20.9 percent increase from the same three-month period a year ago.
Future supply chain companies will suffer from a poorly-developed workforce if companies do not adapt to digitalization and enable younger generations to fill supply chain roles, according to a recent […]
The non-profit Yangtze River Economic Belt Shipping Alliance, which was established in Shanghai on July 20, is made up of nine port operators, while the Yangtze River Economic Belt Financial […]
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners elects new board president, vice president, and secretary; MacroPoint hires chief financial officer; and Union Pacific appoints board member.
Manufacturing for defense The president has issued an executive order for a report and potential policy to ensure national security is upheld and protected through manufacturing and defense industrial supply […]
Representatives from the air cargo industry told House lawmakers Tuesday that the current method and number of data elements supplied to CBP’s Air Cargo Advance Screening program are sufficient.
The takeover will boost Samskip’s terminal, warehousing and haulage services in Norway, but is still subject to approval by Norway’s competition authorities.
The number of newbuild vessel orders placed during the first half of this year is less than half of the amount placed during the same period two years ago, according […]
Fueled by a 15 percent increase in income from railway operations and a record operating ratio, Class I railway Norfolk Southern’s earnings during the quarter shot up 23 percent to […]
Association of American Railroads President and CEO Edward Hamberger called on the Surface Transportation Board to withdraw pending proposals he says are not consistent with the deregulatory goals outlined in […]
