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The ocean carrier also announces it will sell more than 2,000 reefer containers.

Freight forwarder learns the hard way not to ignore red flags.

Several sailings will be withdrawn on the Asia-Europe trade around China’s Golden Week festival in early October.

The Arizona-based freight brokerage makes fifth purchase since January 2017.

Technology will be applied to verify NAFTA and CAFTA certificates of origin.

The Canadian port handled 72.1 million metric tons of cargo during the first half of the year.

The global ship broker says figures exclude acquisition-related costs.

Automaker wants to use foreign-sourced navigation apparatus in California plants.

Fellow Taiwan carrier Wan Hai reports sharply lower profit in the second quarter.

Container freight price increases on Asia-bound cargo will take effect in October.

Teamsters says tentative contract will raise pay 30 percent above current levels.

Throughput of containerized cargo at the Southern California port fell 4.4 percent after several months of growth.

ITC receives Section 337 complaint over beverage dispensing systems and call for cease-and-desist order.

A decline in both laden imports and exports was offset by surging empty container movements in June.

Leadership changes are announced, promotions are carried out and key roles are filled.

Quick Quotes generates pricing for standard and reefer containers in less than 30 seconds.

Applicants are doing business in New Jersey, California and Florida.

Charleston Harbor deepening part of expansion work under way.

The Georgia Ports Authority increased year-over-year container and roll-on/roll-off cargo volumes.

The logistics provider and container terminal operator finalizes deal to buy Estonia-based Transiidikeskuse AS.

Commerce affirmed earlier determinations that stainless steel flanges are being dumped and subsidized.

Hyundai Merchant Marine says it is carrying more containers, but rates were lower and fuel costs were higher.

The 50 percent duty on steel from Turkey took effect Monday; no word on when Trump might increase aluminum duties.

Potentially toxic smoke from a smoldering warehouse fire causes officials to evacuate the area.

Commentary: Without a regulatory framework, deterioration, diversion and dysfunction will remain.

The port admitted that volumes still do not meet expectations.

Strong volumes, continued migration away from specialized ships result in strengthening market, says Drewry.

Consultant raises concerns about falling utilization, plans for expansion.

MITRE Corp. recommends the Defense Department establish a national supply chain intelligence center.

Fish and Wildlife Service ruling will subject the South American native bird to import and export restrictions.

The independent tanker company recorded a net loss of $12.5 million in Q2.

The German third-party logistics provider expands presence in Ireland.

RAE-I.T. Asset Management cited for improperly packaged lithium battery shipment.

An antidumping order will not be issued as a result of U.S. International Trade Commission investigation.

Comment period part of review of effectiveness of export controls.

Both of the primary indices show spot container freight rates are up from last year.

Company sees sharp increase in volumes but lower freight rates and higher fuel costs.

The Taiwanese ocean carrier expects a healthier second half of the year, driven by an improving supply-and-demand ratio.

But Global Port Tracker report forecasts a downturn in 2019 as tariffs bite.

Grants will enhance container-on-barge services in Louisiana, Virginia, New York and Connecticut.

Madrid-based company touted as leader in Spanish customs and border compliance technology.

More than 2,000 Subaru vehicles were delivered to the U.S. port on maiden voyage of “next-generation car carrier.”

Echodrone will be used to measure water depth.

President cited on Twitter an ongoing devaluation of the lira as the reason for raising steel tariffs and aluminum tariffs to 50 percent and 20 percent, respectively.

Both countries released lists for planned tariffs to take effect Aug. 23, which would bring the total to $50 billion in tariffs imposed by each country.

More than 100 ships, many at Gulf Coast ports, have been affected, and the first lawsuit has been filed.

Government Accountability Office says a study laying out a national plan still has not been completed despite a 2015 deadline.

DB Schenker develops streamlined logistics and transportation system for final assembly plant

Signs show the precision scheduled railroading operating model has paid off for CSX.

TradeLens is designed to promote more efficient and secure global trade.

The global third-party logistics provider continued to benefit from a lower effective tax rate and higher air and ocean freight volumes.

The Coalition for a Prosperous America says country-of-origin labeling of beef and pork would benefit U.S. agriculture.

The Bayport Container Terminal received three neo-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes this week.

The global trade management software provider grows Q2 revenues by $1.4 million.

Acquiring a 68 percent stake in Turkish railcar maker will complement European expansion.

ITC decision authorizes the continued collection of antidumping duties on imports from Taiwan and South Korea.

Commission received petition from Sipco LLC on Aug. 6, to consider a limited exclusion order on such imports.

Veterans with dedicated training are given pass on knowledge exam.

From service withdrawals to scrapping, the industry tries to find balance.

Companies will have less paperwork and be able to work more closely after merger.

The Americans for Modern Transportation is speaking out against the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s push for tax breaks.

The asset-light transportation and logistics company increased its net loss despite revenues rising 5.2 percent to $558 million.

The moves are designed to eliminate “bureaucracy and long-standing silos.”

The U.S. asked for arbitration to determine whether retaliation against the EU might be allowable; the EU followed with a request for formation of a separate dispute panel.

“Peak season is clearly upon us,” says executive director.

Global demand for air cargo grew 2.7 percent in June following increases of 4.2 percent in May and 5.2 percent in April.

Grosvenor International Systems provides customs and compliance solutions to the U.K. and European markets.

Abdul Rehman al-Dakhil and his aliases posted on Federal Register.

The Commerce Department in a countervailing duty investigation found evidence of government subsidies used by Vietnam to support exports of laminated woven sacks.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control prohibits U.S. residents from engaging in transactions with designated nationals.

USTR finalizes 25 percent tariffs on $16 billion worth of Chinese goods.

The global port terminal operator’s $765.4 million acquisition is part of a larger industry shift toward vertical integration.

Business leaders support maritime sector call for a pragmatic deal that enables frictionless trade.

Mail carrier and third-party logistics provider’s earnings dropped 14.3 percent year-over-year in the second quarter.

American Shipper is conducting research to better understand how technology is being leveraged to cope with uncertainty and volatility as trade tensions escalate.

Trump administration “has concerns with” the country’s compliance with Generalized Systems of Preferences criterion.

U.S. beef and lamb shipments to other countries increased.

Proceeds will be used to fund projects such as ballast water treatment systems and scrubbers.

A supplement to a court filing calling for an interim final rule specifies the drawback processing language the eight plaintiffs want finalized.

The container and railcar leasing company’s year-over-year net income increased more than 50 percent in Q2.

Agreement hailed as “important step in ensuring that American farmers and ranchers can continue to expand their exports.”

The global logistics provider reports strong performance in both business segments.

Sandler Travis attorney Lenny Feldman and Avalon Risk Management CEO Lisa Gelsomino will head up the Customs Operations Advisory Committee.

The Danish shipping conglomerate cited the freight rate outlook for the rest of the year and high bunker fuel prices.

As separate brands the combined companies will complement each other but provide economies of scale.

The United States’ deficit in goods and services trade climbed 7.4 percent in June after narrowing to its lowest level in 18 months in May.

The WCI surged 13.5 percent last week, while the SCFI grew 3.1 percent compared with the previous week.

Carriers are “desperate” to increase their fleets to keep up with demand, but supply is limited, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence.

Ocean carriers transported just under 14 million TEUs in June, a 1.3 percent increase from the same month a year ago.

The Class I railway benefited from increased volumes, higher average revenue per car/unit, a tight trucking market and a lower effective income tax rate.

“Canada remains disappointed with the final duty rates announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce,” says foreign affairs minister.

Alliance wants to ground FAA reauthorization bill provision it calls “dangerous” and “reckless.”

The Bureau of Industry and Security ruling aligns with amendment to International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

AAR senior VP says despite the continued strength of the U.S. economy, recent trade policy moves could have a negative impact on freight rail volumes.

Nominations to serve on the new Central California District Export Council are due Aug. 17.

The government insists it has the right to cancel concession contract.

The Bureau of Industry and Security never received a $30,000 payment required by Dec. 15 to keep the denial order suspended.

Measures will take effect at midnight, resulting from President Trump’s withdrawal from the nuclear agreement in May.

Drewry says economic fundamentals are likely to win out over tariffs and trade war fears.

Congestion, delays and bad weather created “a perfect storm” and led to $5.6 million net loss.