American Shipper

The global provider of supply chain solutions makes a strategic move into Central America.

The Stan Tug 1205 and Stan Tug 1606 models will support bunkering operations at the Esmeraldas and La Libertad ports.

While companies presented arguments both for and against the proposed tariffs against China after the country was found to maintain unfair commercial practices, most witnesses testifying during the hearing came […]

The Senate Banking Committee is slated to mark up its version of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017 on Tuesday.

The city vows to fight the ruling that its decision was based on information “riddled with inaccuracies, major evidentiary gaps, erroneous assumptions and faulty analysis.”

Nascent Technology looks to take image analytics from the factory floor to the terminal gate.

The Bureau of Industry and Security and State Department posted proposed rules to move certain firearms and ammunition from the U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List.

The logistics technology startup snags $7 million from Wavemarker Partners to finance global expansion.

One thousand Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE units will increase the Taiwan carrier’s refrigerated cargo capacity by about 24 percent.

The Massachussets Port Authority is soliciting interest from the private sector to purchase three Neopanamax container cranes to be used at its newest Conley Terminal berth.

The container carrier developed the transport solution in collaboration with the supermarket chain Lidl.

Buyers can invite several logistics providers and factories onto the neutral platform so that all order and shipment information is in one place.

The Lake Carriers’ Association reports year-to-date U.S.-flag carriage stands at 9.4 million tons, a year-over-year decrease of 17 percent.

The port also saw an increase in multimodal traffic over this time last year as 1,075 barges, 14,419 rail cars and 30,995 trucks carried cargoes.

   The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will meet in regular session at 10 a.m. Thursday, immediately followed by a meeting of the Board of Pilot Commissioners. […]

The World Trade Organization on Tuesday said the EU and Airbus must continue taking steps to end remaining subsidies for aircraft manufacturing.

The Northern California port handled 75,369 TEUs of loaded imports for the month, surpassing the previous high-water mark of 75,243 TEUs set in April 2006.

Forty-one members told the World Trade Organization’s General Council they are worried trade tensions could lead to increased protectionism, calling on governments to “resolve their differences through dialogue and cooperation.”

Commission sets roadmap for evaluation of whether “block exemption” that expires in 2020 should be extended.

The asset-light third-party logistics company benefits from volumes growth and new business wins and prepares for “new chapter” with CMA CGM.

The news comes as the port handled a record amount of tonnage for the fourth year in a row in 2017.

BNSF Logistics, Union Pacific, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Yang Ming and CLX announce corporate moves.

Throughput of containerized cargo at the Southern California port rose another 10.8 percent year-over-year for the month to 618,438 TEUs.

A leader in the terminal and stevedoring industry, Edward DeNike will be honored at a September dinner.

Access to talent and city’s status as global transportation hub were key drivers in the logistics company’s decision

The new line will focus on the maximization of national purchasing power, enhanced maintenance programs and strategic disposition of assets.

Terminal paving is just part of a $28.7 million investment that will include wharf modernization and harbor deepening.

For the first time, the Giro d’Italia bike race took off in Israel.

The twice-weekly service will connect with the Baku cargo hub.

Ross says China dependent on U.S. tech; the president indicates an enforcement case curbing exports to the Chinese telecom firm could be a bargaining chip in ongoing trade talks.

Despite promises of a $1.5 trillion spending package for aging U.S. transportation infrastructure, the Trump administration is sending signals Congress may not take up legislation until 2019 at the earliest.

The International Chamber of Shipping supports low-sulfur fuel but worries about price, availability and operational challenges.

The German carrier points to a lower net loss and increases in operating profit, revenue and cargo volume following the UASC acquisition.

The funding will be used for infrastructure improvements at three different port sectors.

The Greek containership owner and leasing company benefited from fleet utilization improvements and higher time charter rates.

Imports at ports tracked by the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker slipped just 0.7 percent year-over-year to 1.54 million TEUs.

Senger-Weiss will succeed Niessner as Gebrüder Weiss CEO; Destriau has been named CFO of ZIM; and Team Worldwide makes appointments.

The document covers standards for the growing, harvesting, picking or holding of produce for human consumption as well as requirements for importers of food for humans and animals.

The deep-water port, which can handle 14,000-TEU ships, will allow cargo to avoid transshipment in Singapore and Hong Kong.

National Distribution Services, Wholesale Distribution, owner Carl Johansson and employees Enrique Garcia and Donald Spicer were indicted in U.S. District Court.

AlixPartners says overcapacity could worsen as the year progresses.

“Unresolved issues” like Canadian dairy market access and automotive provisions must be ironed out soon if Congress is going to vote on a modernized deal this year.

“How can we incentivize a company that is treating its employees like crap?” councilman asks.

Nitta Kisen Kaisha admits deliberately discharging oily bilge into the waters off North Carolina last year.

The Taiwanese ocean carrier did say its year-on-year growth in revenues and volumes was better than expected.

The Port of Los Angeles handled 705,536 TEUs in April, a drop of 1.3 percent compared to last April’s record of 714,755 TEUs.

Drivers are required to reconstruct hours of service on paper if their electronic logging devices stop working.

The four-day program, announced during a Rise of the Rest seed fund stop in Chattanooga on Thursday, is free to company founders “building revolutionary businesses across the supply chain and […]

The number of cars handled during Q1 increased 20 percent, largely driven by growth at the Volvo Cars production facilities.

As the United States and China continue discussions on trade after U.S. and Chinese tit-for-tat tariff threats in March, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross noted talks are still early, but won’t […]

CSIS political economy analyst tells Senate Foreign Relations Committee panel that more federal coordination with smaller governments would help counter an international rise in state capitalist policies.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation has invested more than $115 million to reactivate the terminal as a shipping hub.

The U.S. Justice Department is stepping up its efforts to penalize companies that engage in bribery with foreign government officials.

The first-of-its-kind notification filed under the World Trade Organization’s Committee on Agriculture claims India “substantially underreported” its market price support.

The company continues to focus on organic growth and expanding its footprint in the refrigerated market.

The global logistics company thrived from a lower effective tax rate and higher ocean and airfreight volumes.

A contract is extended, a chairman is elected and industry leaders are promoted in Europe, Asia and the United States.

The Virginia Port Authority plans to launch the Navis N4 terminal operating system this weekend at Virginia International Gateway, which also will see new container stacks coming online this month […]

The transportation management system provider has integrated real-time messaging and notification to its TMS as a replacement for inefficient emails.

The shipyards group’s Sylvia Boe has been named president of the Netherlands chapter of WISTA.

The Italian logistics and freight forwarding company opens for additional offices and acquires a freight forwarder.

The route is being added to meet the demands of South Africa’s manufacturing sector.

Loadings trailed the month’s five-year average by even more — 33.3 percent.

ClipperMaritime says carriers need to be careful how they cascade larger containerships into new trade lanes.

American Shipper’s latest webinar, “Supply Chain Reaction: The Real Impact of Visibility,” lays out how BASF teamed up with MacroPoint to develop a web-based system to track shipments.

Impact to shipping hinges on eastbound transpacific volumes, says analyst Peter Sand.

After the race to consolidate, the world’s container shipping industry must resist injecting too much new capacity into an already volatile market.

Union says crew cuts and long hours worked are threatening safety.

The mail and logistics company’s revenues for the quarter were driven down by negative currency effects and the sale of Williams Lea Tag.

Navios companies also appear to be pursuing a similar strategy.

The Class I railway reported a net income of $1.1 billion on revenues of $5.6 billion.

Asian demand drives volume; a bigger growth spurt is likely this fall.

This was the first April since perhaps the 1850s during which no iron ore was shipped from Escanaba, Mich.

The companies are jointly developing technologies to enhance vessel reliability and save energy.

The company has the largest pool in the region with more than 18,000 chassis.

CFO says it’s critical to have a seat at the table.

President Trump on Tuesday announced the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, which will bring back a wave of sanctions after 90- and 180-day wind-down periods.

The Trump administration may not trumpet it, but U.S. export control reform continues unabated and exporters should stay tuned.

A delegation in Beijing last week worked on “improving China’s protection of intellectual property and identifying policies that unfairly enforce technology transfers.”

While traditional big city freight hubs grapple with congestion, a new crop of rural inland ports is springing up as shippers look for efficiencies.

North American intermodal volumes grew 7.2 percent for the quarter thanks to a strong economy, higher fuel prices and an ever-tightening truck market.

The asset-based truckload carrier intends to list its Class A common stock on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol USX.

The acquisition increases the domestic freight forwarder’s presence in the U.S. mainland-to-Alaska market.

Transit touted as faster than ocean and cheaper than air.

Chris Nester will oversee the financial operations of the transportation management services and logistics technology solutions provider.

The global logistics provider reported revenues rose 16 percent year-over-year.

The 104-year-old waterway also is increasing the maximum beam for vessels transiting the locks.

Safety, project controls and workforce and business development are the focus of new roles.

Export assistance programs, trade enforcement authorities will come before the subcommittees on Wednesday.

Prime minister seeks ways to lower logistics costs and says Lach Huyen holds the key.

FedEx, UPS, XPO and Amazon are among the companies calling for an increase in the national standard; on the other side of the road is the Truckload Carriers Association.

Drewry study says manual processing and “cash against documents” are costly for liners, forwarders and NVOCCs.

FMC commissioner addresses changing container-shipping landscape and ongoing investigations.

After moving in different directions the previous week, both the SCFI and Drewry WCI gained ground last week.

Customs commissioner tells NCBFAA a lot of work remains to be done.

Multiple accidents have put automated cars and trucks in the hot seat.

A two-page proposal that will be considered in June could postpone the release of a final World Customs Organization framework for another year.

SeaIntel says if charter rates for feeders increase, the pricing spread between services calling direct port-port pairs and transhipment products could widen.

The bureau received 53 formal comments in response to an advance notice of proposed rulemaking for transactions in which a foreign buyer contracts with a U.S. agent to facilitate exports […]

The cooperative effort allows the two carriers to manage sales and bookings for standard and express shipments between Europe and the U.S.