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The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 22 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

Individuals knowing of a reason why an applicant should not receive a license should contact the Office of Transportation Intermediaries.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 22 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 22 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

The U.S. maritime regulator has received 22 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications

   The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 22 license applications and changes for review.     The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from ACM Enterprises Group, Carson, Calif. (Edgar […]

FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 22 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

UPS appoints managing director of UPS Korea, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol names cargo head, the National Retail Federation (NRF) appoints NRF Foundation president, and United Properties picks asset management vice president.

Anthony Reardon, the head of the union representing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port officers, has raised concerns about the agency’s and Congress’ dedication to hiring more officers to […]

The French ocean carrier turned a profit in 2017, partly due to its acquisition of APL in mid-2016, and expects volumes to continue to hold strong this year.

Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert indicated his intent to sign a bill that would allow for an inland port in the northwest quadrant of Salt Lake City, which would be […]

Having had a $350 million offer for global trade management solutions company Amber Road rejected in February, E2open’s CEO wrote a letter this week to the company’s board of directors […]

The Dubai-based container terminal operator increased its profits, revenues and throughput in 2017 from the prior year.

The 5,616-TEU Maersk Kensington reported a fire Thursday in a cargo hold, but the cause of the fire is still unknown.

The Limassol, Cyprus-based port terminal operator posted a net loss of $53 million compared with a $61 million profit in 2016, despite rising volumes and relatively steady revenues, according to […]

The Mississauga, Canada-based all-cargo airline posted net earnings of $23.7 million Canadian (U.S. $18.1 million) for the year compared with just C$2.4 million in 2016, as revenues rose 15.7 percent […]

Medway will introduce a freight rail service between Spain and Portugal, expected to begin April 4.

PierPass President John Cushing said he suspects marine terminal operators at the two ports will make a decision within the next few weeks.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has requested consultations over several export promotion programs that the U.S. says violate World Trade Organization rules, including programs to support steel and […]

House members expressed concern about the stability of the Coast Guard budget, as well as the cuts to the Maritime Security Program and PL-480.

Acting U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Michael Khouri told House lawmakers at a hearing Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2019 budget request of $27.49 million for the agency […]

The world’s largest ocean carrier has projected Mexico’s container trade will grow 6 percent this year as the country continues to be fueled by various economic tailwinds.

The Export Control Reform Act of 2018 would formally authorize the executive branch to administer export controls, thus increasing congressional oversight.

The International Air Transport Association has launched a new online air cargo tool, dubbed Dangerous Goods AutoCheck, to assist airlines, handlers, third-party logistics providers and shippers comply with dangerous goods […]

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will testify before the House Ways and Means Committee in separate hearings.

Broad-based economic expansion is accelerating thanks to “robust” investment growth and increases in international trade, but risks remain in the form of rising trade tensions, according to the Organisation for […]

The Government Accountability Office recommended that U.S. Customs and Border Protection work with partner government agencies to finalize an Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) work plan.

The consortium of companies, which also includes Accenture and a European regulatory agency, used a blockchain solution on 12 shipments to test its robustness.

Seaspan is increasing the size of its fleet by 29 percent through the acquisition of the remaining 89 percent of Greater China Intermodal Investments it did not already own.

The California port handled 14.9 percent more loaded import containers in February from 12 months prior, reaching 174,902 TEUs.

300cubits adds to advisory board and Cargojet appoints new board chairman.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will allocate almost $500 million to 41 road, transit, maritime and rail projects under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program.

United States tariffs on steel and aluminum could be constructive if the U.S. secures commitments from other steel-trading countries to eschew unfair trading practices and reduce overcapacity, according to a […]

Agricultural haulers were granted an additional 90-day waiver from the electronic logging device rule, just days before the first waiver was set to end March 18.

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach both experienced a strong February for containerized cargo throughput, particularly imports, as shippers scurried to get their goods moved from Asia before […]

The logistics arm of Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines formed a partnership with California-based NEXT Trucking to make it easier for overseas companies to ship cargo to final distribution […]

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Tuesday swore in C.J. Mahoney as deputy U.S. trade representative for investment, services, labor, environment, Africa, China, and the Western Hemisphere.

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations and World Shipping Council said current rules create an unnecessary workload.

Container carriers transported more than 13.8 million TEUs for the month, boosted by strong growth in exports from Asia and imports to North America, according to the latest data from […]

Transport Logistics International (TLI), a Maryland-based company that provides transportation services for nuclear materials, has agreed to pay a $2 million criminal penalty to settle allegations of bribing a Russian […]

The Commerce Department preliminarily determined that Canadian exports of uncoated groundwood paper are being dumped on the U.S. market at less than fair value and is scheduled to announce the […]

A.P. Moller-Maersk Group’s container terminal operating arm will make new investments to help shippers with landside connections.

The Port of Oakland on Monday released a plan for the next five years, dubbed “Growth with care,” that envisions more jobs and economic stimulus, as well as 8 percent […]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection released a long-awaited treatise on how it will cope with the fast rise of low-value, high-volume cross-border e-commerce shipments.

Ports covered by the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker handled 1.72 million TEUs of imports for the month, a year-over-year increase of 1.8 percent, but the association warned new […]

President Donald Trump has removed Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State and said he plans to replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo.

The Trump administration now has an ambassador to the World Trade Organization, as well as a head agricultural negotiator as it enters the eighth round of NAFTA renegotiation talks.

The global transportation management software provider’s new tools automate the auditing process, detecting and flagging any discrepancies between the original quote and freight invoice, and the shipping instructions and bill […]

Beam Bros. Trucking and its two owners have agreed to pay $1,025,000 to resolve allegations that they overcharged the U.S. Postal Service on contracts to transport mail, according to the […]

Three of the four missing crew members of the Maersk Honam were found on board the vessel, which caught fire last Tuesday in the Arabian Sea.

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. introduced legislation Monday to block tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum from taking effect March 23.

Added tariffs of 25 percent for steel and 10 percent for aluminum will hit a range of products at 12:01 a.m. March 23, as Trump cites lack of multilateral engagement […]

The Port of New Orleans is in the early stages of planning for a second container terminal to capture expected increased cargo demand in the U.S. Gulf Coast region and […]

The union and employers revealed Friday they will resume master contract discussions, saying that issues and concerns regarding automation, which caused the talks to come to a halt in December, […]

Sources say little headway was made last week in talks between the union and New York Shipping Association where employers are attempting to bring costs and productivity more in line with other […]

Although U.S. steel producers are reaping benefits from the upcoming tariffs President Donald Trump signed off on last Thursday, some U.S. manufacturers could take a hit from the tariffs.

Orient Overseas International Ltd., the parent company of container carrier OOCL, reported a profit attributable to equity holders of $138 million in 2017, as OOCL experienced “tremendous” growth in both […]

Barnes/Richardson attorney Lawrence Friedman during a Georgetown Law School event last week said the largely exporter-driven process can leave importers in legal limbo.

The global port operator entered into a subscription agreement for Navis’ N4 terminal operating system.

Transportation and logistics companies added 15,400 jobs for the month following a revised 11,800-job gain in January, according to recent preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor.

The Swiss-based freight forwarder reported net earnings of 57.5 million Swiss francs (U.S. $60.6 million) on CHF 5.53 billion in net forwarding revenues during 2017, year-over-year increases of 9.9 percent […]

The Adam Smith Project recently sat down with Brenda Smith of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of International Trade to review the agency’s progress on implementing the Trade Facilitation […]

The Commerce Department preliminarily determined that Chinese exporters of forged steel fittings to the United States receive countervailable subsidies, and is scheduled to announced its final countervailing duty determination July […]

The union and employers revealed Friday they will resume master contract discussions, saying that issues and concerns regarding automation, which caused the talks to come to a halt in December, […]

Lars Jensen, chief executive officer of Seaintelligence Consulting, said that although consolidation among the largest carriers is likely coming to an end, smaller, niche carriers are just getting started.

The new Eagle Express X (EEX) service, scheduled to launch in July, will offer 11-day transits from Shanghai to Los Angeles, which BlueWater Reporting shows is faster than any other […]

Building on a successful trial run in the Port of Los Angeles, GE Transportation is launching a second pilot at the Port of Long Beach that seeks to digitize and […]

The International Trade Administration determined revocation of the countervailing duty order will lead to continued harm.

The largest port on the U.S. East Coast handled 585,864 TEUs during the month, the most of any January in port history, according to the most recent data from the […]

The mid-Atlantic port saw throughput of containerized cargo fall 0.7 percent year-over-year in February 2018 following a 3.5 percent decline in January caused in part by the loss of workdays […]

Total U.S. freight rail volumes grew 3.3 percent for the month following a 0.1 percent uptick in January, according to the latest data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR).

Global air cargo demand soared 8 percent for the month, but recently announced U.S. import tariffs on steel and aluminum could bring volumes back down to earth, according to the […]

President Donald Trump signed proclamations late Thursday afternoon for global tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum to take effect March 23.

President Donald Trump signed proclamations late Thursday afternoon for global tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum to take effect March 23.

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders made the statement Wednesday as President Trump prepares to finalize duties on steel and aluminum “by the end of the week.”

It’s hard to go anywhere these days without hearing about the magical powers of blockchain, but logistics practitioners should understand how the technology is actually unique.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said during a Tuesday press conference how there is a lot of concern among Senate Republicans that President Trump’s proposed tariffs on steel and […]

The German mail and logistics company posted revenues of 60.4 billion euros for the year, rising 5.4 percent from 2016, despite encountering headwinds from currency effects.

The 15,262-TEU containerships caught fire in the Arabian Sea Tuesday, leaving one crew member dead, two receiving urgent medical treatment, and four still missing.

The logistics company added one office each in China, Manila, Lithuania and Serbia.

Although small enterprises are particularly unaccustomed to the demands of international shipping, a new digital ecosystem of cross-border tools is helping retailers with duties and visibility.

The 15,226-TEU Maersk Honam experienced a serious fire in one of its cargo holds Tuesday, leaving four crew members still missing.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday released its E-Commerce Strategy that recommends changes in data acquisition approaches as part of the agency’s counterfeit targeting efforts.

The vast majority of think tanks, academics, and former presidential advisors say aluminum and steel tariffs are a bad idea, but lobbying groups have the president’s ear.

Chainalytics and Drewry have partnered on the Ocean Buying Group, a project that allows small and mid-size shippers to pool their volume to increase buying power with carriers.

The Commerce Department has found evidence that silicon metal imports from Australia, Brazil and Norway are being dumped on the U.S. market at less than fair value.

The global logistics software provider is anticipating more acquisitions, but despite being very well capitalized and having a healthy balance sheet, it will continue to be “prudent” in its evaluations, […]

The Commerce Department determined that U.S. imports of polytetrafluoroethylene resin, a substance typically used as a non-stick coating for pans and other cookware, from India are receiving export performance-based subsidies […]

Swissport International, an airport cargo handler, has taken over Aerocare, a similar operator in Australia and New Zealand airports.

REZ-1 appoints CEO and the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council elects 2018-2019 chairman.

RK Logistics Group has found success by targeting high-tech companies in the San Francisco Bay area, growing revenues from about $16 million five years ago to $65 million.

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Monday also raised the possibility of the U.S. moving forward on “a bilateral basis” with Canada and Mexico, if extending the pact in its […]

The trucking group has called on the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure to “urgently conduct” an oversight hearing on the implementation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s […]

Beneficial cargo owners and other industry experts are divided on whether transpacific contract freight rates will rise or fall in 2018, but it’s clear most shippers expect total transportation costs […]

The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined there is a “reasonable indication” that domestic producers of large diameter pipe are harmed by similar imports being dumped on the U.S. market […]

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics said it has acquired the New England regional intermodal transport services provider Jarvis Trans Inc. to boost its presence in the U.S. Northeast.

President Donald Trump has nominated Patrick J. Fuchs and Michelle A. Schultz to serve five-year terms as members on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Surface Transportation Board.