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Seaboard Marine also will launch additional services in June linking Savannah to South America, Central America and the Caribbean.

A requirement for ships to go slow in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could be counterproductive, says the Coalition for Responsible Transportation.

The companies will “collaborate on a wide range of cross-industry initiatives” and integrate their systems.

CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said transpacific contract rates saw an average “three-digit increase” per TEU.

The high import levels expected through the summer are driven by a rise in retail sales and plans to increase and broaden the tariffs against China.

Trade attorneys reported that the notice for tariffs to increase from 10% to 25% applies only to goods that are both exported and entered for consumption after 12:01 a.m. Friday.

Containerized import volume was up 7% year-over-year, but port officials “are concerned about what comes next.”

Justin Pinchback is hired as chief people officer and Bookda Gheisar is named senior director for equity, diversity and inclusion.

The settlement affects 17,519 drivers who entered into vehicle lease and independent contractor operating agreements between 2007 and 2017.

Enhancement of routing and scheduling software designed to help transportation planners “do more with less.”

But the company says revenues are up and predicts an increase in operating revenue for 2019.

President Trump ordered new sanctions to be placed on Iran’s iron, steel, aluminum and copper industries in an effort to curtail weapons manufacturing and political influence.

Effective May 28 the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the canal’s Neopanamax locks will be 43 feet, down from 50 feet at the beginning of the year.

APL Logistics, Kinedyne LLC, Port of Virginia and Sea Machines introduce new hires.

Some shippers have not yet posted general average and salvage security.

The National Association of Manufacturers called on Congress to swiftly reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank after three board members were confirmed.

House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Earl Blumenauer said consideration of the bill could slip into the next Congress and presidential term.

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee favorably reported the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act with one lawmaker voicing opposition.

Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have been negotiating with employers for 17 months to replace the contract that expired on March 31, 2018.

The agency on Wednesday officially announced that tariffs across $200 billion worth of goods will increase to 25 percent on Friday.

The containership chartering company also increased its operating revenue by $28.4 million in its first full quarter since merging with Poseidon Container Holdings.

Container trade from Asia to ECSA has dwindled over the years amid growth on the Asia-to-WCSA trade, but the outlook for both appears positive.

She previously worked in the Transportation Department in various roles from 2003 to 2008.

A chief human resources officer is hired and an interim managing director is appointed.

The $562 million transaction will help Singamas shift its business focus to logistics services and the manufacturing and sale of specialized containers.

Private equity Wind Point Partners has taken over Kentucky-based A&R Logistics, which plans to continue building resins handling facilities in Charleston and Savannah.

Speakers talked about the negative impact caused by the tariffs during a discussion co-hosted by Tariffs Hurt the Heartland and the Council of the Great Lakes Region.

There is not enough time to front-load shipments if Trump acts later this week.

The Massachusetts Port Authority plans to acquire two additional rubber-tired gantry cranes by year’s end for a total of 16 in operation at Conley Terminal.

Macquarie Infrastructure fund selling facilities to the Singapore-owned terminal operator for an undisclosed price.

Tariffs across $200 billion worth of goods in yearly import value will be raised from 10 percent to 25 percent on Friday, the president tweeted on Sunday.

Toll Global Forwarding has been selected by the Port of Los Angeles to negotiate a lease for a prime warehousing location currently used by NFI’s Cal Cartage unit.

Launching this summer, 360box will introduce a pool of 500 additional 53-foot trailers businesses can reserve for drop-trailer purposes.

The House committee on Friday sent its latest in a round of letters to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer outlining concerns with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

The port announced Monday it also set a March record for cargo handled by rail.

Laurent Foloppe, Martin Stoekenbroek and Matthew Harding have new roles.

Implementation of the national agreement, which is retroactive to April 1, is delayed until a supplemental contract with Joint Council 40 is resolved.

The president will pick Mark Morgan, former Border Patrol director during the waning days of the Obama administration, to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Avin International and Nicos I.V. Special Maritime Enterprises were sentenced to pay a $4 million fine for illegally dumping oily bilge in the waters off Houston and Port Arthur.

The agency on Thursday released its strategy for 2020-2025 in which it highlighted predictive analytics as a potential tool for trade enforcement.

Bills in state legislature to limit containerships calling Houston could “crush” economic growth, say International Longshoremen’s Association and USMX.

Connecticut Port Authority partners with wind energy company Ørsted and the electric utility Eversource on $93 million of improvements in New London.

Honors also go to Abdullah Aldubaikhi, Rich Cooper, Robinson carriers, Dayton Freight, DSV, Gebrüder Weiss, IFOY winners, MIQ, Resilience360, TenderEasy and Transporeon.

The new incentive plan is structured so that drivers are rewarded for their longevity with the company in combination with their performance.

H.R. 2396 would unlock the HMTF’s existing $9.3 billion balance and enable the expenditure of about $34 billion over the next decade.

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer made the statement about the third tranche of tariffs in response to questions after a Ways and Means hearing.

Port commissioners will decide whether to give the Oakland Athletics four years to complete studies and agreements for proposed baseball stadium that industry opposes.

Increased visibility throughout the supply chain could help improve the length of haul from the OEM to the dealership, speakers said Tuesday at the JAXPORT conference.

The National Association of Manufacturers hopes the pressure to vote on nominees will break years-long failure to restore the Export-Import Bank’s full loan-making authority.

Coyote Logistics Chief Strategy Officer Chris Pickett says shippers can benefit from the sharp drop in spot rates and believes the market still has yet to hit bottom.

Henriette Thygesen named chair, Chris Burruss tapped as VP, Paul Dollman appointed non-executive director and Jonathan Zier hired as business development manager.

The 14 senators in a letter earlier this week said implementing and enforcing the stricter sulfur standards would “fuel America’s growing energy dominance.”

FMC commissioners told during a meeting Wednesday there is “ample capacity” and freight rates have decreased.

OFAC said violations can be minimized if compliance programs include management commitment, risk assessment, internal controls, testing and auditing, and training.

President Trump was reportedly considering granting Puerto Rico a waiver in the requirement that U.S.-flag vessels be used to transport LNG from the mainland to the island.

Duty drawback programs and foreign-trade zones are two options, speakers said during a JAXPORT conference, but there are other ways to lower the financial obligation.

Mid-Ship Group agreed to pay $871,837 to settle violations of sanctions involving financial transactions from charter party agreements between IRISL and two of its ships.

When carriers cut ship speeds in the great recession, emissions fell. Now a group of companies says this phenomenon can be used to fight global warming.

“The dairy industry couldn’t be more clear: Pass USMCA,” said Rep. Mike Conaway of Texas.

The two sides will meet again in about three weeks to discuss how to pay for the package, which House Speaker Nancy Pelosi described as “big and bold.”

Gains in international intermodal offset by losses in domestic container and trailer moves.

The conversion to become IMO 2020 compliant is expected to happen in the fourth quarter.

The shipping management platform currently is available in seven countries but is expected to be offered globally by the end of the year.

Graham Westgarth is named CEO, Rob Rose is appointed president and Somer Webb is promoted to chief financial officer.

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the first steamship to sail across the Atlantic.

Speaker Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Schumer wrote a letter to President Trump on Monday to outline priorities for Tuesday’s meeting about infrastructure.

Sharp increase in profit, revenues and volumes reflect the purchase of a majority interest in Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. last summer.

A chief operating officer is hired and board members are elected.

U.S. soybean exports have fallen in the past year in part because of the drop in exports to China due to tariffs and swine fever.

Passage of Mexican labor reform legislation was a key commitment included in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

DSV says it had “healthy top-line growth” and expects to close Panalpina acquisition in third quarter of 2019.

Deal signed to acquire 100 percent of the Offen Group subsidiary.

Capital Development will invest more than $172 million as part of the deal for the 1.075 million-square-foot facility.

“It became clear that we could become a stronger, more competitive organization by joining forces,” Trinity’s Jeff Banning said.

The interoperable messaging solution xTrade is designed to allow organizations to safely share information with suppliers and business partners.

The Shipping Act provides the FMC special oversight of government-controlled common carriers operating in U.S. trades to ensure “just and reasonable” rates.

Orient Overseas (International) Limited announced the sale for $1.78 billion of Long Beach Container Terminal to a consortium led by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners.

Hernán Rincón Lema is stepping down from airline holding company and Mike Stolzman is stepping in at port subsidiary.

Results of NYK, MOL and “K” Line suffer from loss by their joint venture, Ocean Network Express.

Tonya Davis allegedly said individuals had passed driver skills tests when she knew the exams had not been administered.

The event also marked the first berthing of a containership at the new ICAVE terminal.

But because so many containerships are relatively new, the pool of candidates for scrapping is limited.

The memorandum of understanding was signed during the recent Belt and Road Forum in Beijing to further develop links between China and Hungary.

“There is no appetite in Congress to debate USMCA with these tariffs in place,” the Senate Finance Committee chairman wrote in The Wall Street Journal.

The Treasury agency takes steps to implement a new sanctions list to punish foreign entities that interfere in U.S. elections, but the “final rule” is still in development.

A public session will be conducted after the U.S. and South Korean officials sit down in Washington in May.

The Port of Boston invests in marine terminal infrastructure to handle regional cargo going on and coming off increasingly larger containerships.

The port also is looking to speed up a project to widen its main shipping channel.

“Probably all undamaged containers will be on board” when the Hapag-Lloyd-owned ship departs from Freeport, which is expected to occur by early May.

Manufacturers should prepare for increased regional value content for the automobile sector, speakers said during an American Shipper webinar.

Richmond, Va.-based trucking company enters $15 million bid to obtain certain flatbed trailers from bankrupt New England Motor Freight.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released its annual “Special 301” report on Thursday.

The Department of Homeland Security and Justice and State departments are working with counterparts in China, Mexico and Central and South America.

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said the 25 percent reserve fund keeps its quarantine inspections program running during spikes in demand.

Ocean Network Express, the container shipping company owned by NYK, MOL and “K” Line, forecasts a profit in the current fiscal year.

The weekly stop in Vung Tau is expected to continue until early August.

Also recognized are ATS, J.B. Hunt drivers, Prologis, TOTE Maritime Alaska and 3Gtms.

CIT Group provides revolving credit line to the feeder ship company and shareholders vote to authorize additional shares.

Eric Johnson is hired as executive director and John-Kaare Aune is named managing director.

President Trump is reportedly considering granting Puerto Rico a 10-year waiver that will allow the island to receive U.S.-origin LNG exports on board foreign-flag vessels.