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The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $77,000 civil penalty against the Orlando, Fla. airfreight carrier for failing to safely load cargo on its flights.

The Board of Port Commissioners approved a $470 million budget for capital movements, runway safety improvements, and the construction of a transport and logistics center at the former Oakland Army […]

The South Korean electronics company designed the prototype vehicle with the aim of improving safety and reducing accidents that are the result of impaired visibility caused by the size of […]

The Port of Johnstown celebrated the completion of a $35 million infrastructure renewal project and a new wharf.

Ocean carrier and terminal operator members of the PPOIA agreement could be asked to provide additional information as the Federal Maritime Commission continues to diagnose the root causes of West […]

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development endorsed a fiscal year 2016 funding measure, which will now be considered by the full Senate Appropriations Committee.

Representatives from various meat and livestock associations told the Senate Agriculture Committee to get in line with House lawmakers and repeal mandatory country of origin labeling.

A new white paper from DHL outlined steps companies need to take to keep up with stricter compliance requirements and the increasing demand for temperature-sensitive drugs.

Barcelona Europe South Terminal has invested in a second inland terminal, the Maritime Terminal of Zaragoza, according to Hutchinson Port Holdings Limited.

The Viau Terminal at the Port of Montreal will increase the port’s container-handling capacity by 600,000 TEUs once both phases of construction are completed.

The cargo segment of Saudia Airlines launched a direct freighter service between Shanghai and New Delhi.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that the state’s highways and bridges will receive $1.97 billion in building, maintenance and repair funding.

The 90-ton reachstacker arrived from the Kalmar factory in Poland.

The Port of Seattle has hired a new economic development director, while Tiger Cool names marketing VP and Crane Worldwide appoints CIO.

An official from the U.S. Agency for International Development said discussions about the Maritime Security Program are ongoing.

Several railroad, trucking and logistics company stocks fell Wednesday in response to the Commerce Department’s updated Q1 GDP estimate and May durable goods report.

The Federal Maritime Commission said its detailed monitoring of the Maersk-MSC alliance in the east-west liner trades has “raised no red flags.”

Nevertheless, ocean carriers have announced general rate increase for July 1.

The Federal Maritime Commission will likely meet with European and Chinese shipping regulators on a yearly basis, following recent talks in Brussels.

United Arab Shipping Co.will be exempt from the Federal Maritime Commission’s “controlled carrier” requirement that it provide 30 days’ notice of any reduction in its published tariff rates.

The new canal will decrease congestion on the European waterway and reduce logistics costs, according to officials.

“We are seeing good demand for air freight and for our aircraft and services,” said William J. Flynn, president and chief executive officer of Atlas Air Worldwide.

The cargo segment of American Airlines opened a 25,000-square-foot cold storage facility in Philadelphia, Pa. this week.

The 1 million-square-meter facility is scheduled to be completed in 2025.

The third-party logistics provider established an agreement with JSW Steel to transport goods from JSW Steel’s plant in Baytown, Texas.

The third-party logistics provider has service centers in Canada, the United States and Mexico.

The medical technology company began construction to build a 32,000-square-meter warehouse at Trade Port North Venlo.

ZIM appoints new CIO, while Rand Logistics eliminates vice chairman position and FPS Victoria adds Australian operations manager.

American Association of Port Authorities says it supports the intent of the port “sunshine” bill, but thinks its approach to collecting information may be misguided.

Filling and testing the Pacific locks will take about 90 days.

Ocean3 Alliance partners CMA CGM, UASC and CSCL, along with Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd and NYK, have entered into a vessel sharing agreement on two loops between Asia and the East […]

Port of Oakland is testing sensors that measure wait-times for harbor truckers at marine terminal gates in an effort to increase efficiency.

The U.S. Coast Guard outlined the conditions of entry, which will be applied to any vessel that has called Gambia within its last five port calls before entering the United […]

The seasonally adjusted index increased 1.8 percent compared to May of 2014, according to the American Trucking Association.

The railroads will spend $100 million to upgrade and install new track between Indianapolis and Louisville.

The third-party logistics provider said the need for additional warehouse space stems primarily from growth in the frozen food sector and diversions of container volumes from the West Coast to […]

Crane Worldwide Logistics appoints global sales VP, while Con-way Truckload picks interim president.

The clock is running out for Congress to reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s charter, which expires June 30.

Montreal-based Dicom Transportation Group has acquired Orbis Logistics to add “final-mile” capabilities and a stronger distribution presence in the United States.

Maersk Line and Sealand will continue service through common user facilities at the Port of Houston.

Saxen van Coller was fired by the South African logistics development group for failing to disclose previous criminal offences.

The Senate late Monday overwhelmingly approved the nomination of Coast Guard Vice Adm. Peter Neffenger to take over as the next head of the Transportation Security Administration.

The port increased operating profit $4.1 million year-over-year in May.

The project will increase the Port of Singapore’s capacity by 50 percent, allowing the port to handle 50 million TEUs annually, PSA Singapore Terminals said.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $70,000 civil penalty against Home Depot of Atlanta for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials regulations.

The refrigerated warehousing provider completed the expansion of its Chicago Consolidation Center.

Swiss World Cargo lands new cargo head, while new managers are appointed within IJS Global and CEVA, and JAXPORT names new board members.

The new legislation is supported by Port of Portland, Oregon container terminal operator International Container Terminal Services Inc.

Ocean carriers are looking to reverse the negative trend with general rate increases and capacity adjustments.

A new report from the European Shippers Council outlines the potential positive and negative effects of large-scale ocean carrier cooperation and alliances.

Alliance members announced changes to their Loop 7 and Loop 4 services between Asia and Europe.

U.S. trailer net orders in May fell 14 percent from last month and 29 percent year-over-year, according to the latest figures from freight transportation analyst FTR.

The express carrier will utilize seven of the new alternative-fuel trucks for deliveries in Amsterdam and Rotterdam as part of the Freight Electric Vehicles in Urban Europe program.

The airfreight subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier Saudia commenced bi-weekly 747-400 freighter service from New Delhi to Riyadh and Jeddah.

The airline will launch its own cargo division starting July 1.

Tulsa Port of Catoosa in Oklahoma said “excessive rains” last month hindered shipping to and from the port, with many barge tows idle since May 9.

The first phase of infilling has been completed at the Liverpool2, the UK port’s new container terminal.

The logistics provider opened the new 150,000-square-foot Texas warehouse and office facility June 18.

The aircraft manufacturer opened a research and technology center in Huntsville, Ala. on June 18.

AFFLINK names business development VP, while Con-way Inc. adds three to board.

Climate-change campaigners turn up heat in debate over ship operations.

   In late May, several hundred school children got to be part of the maiden voyage for a new program being offered by the Port of Oakland—free port tours.   […]

   The Rice Corp. filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (SDNY) seeking to enforce an arbitration award it obtained against Express Sea Transport […]

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Reduced fuel costs benefit container carriers, but they face a parade of new, larger ships.

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   Environmentalists are continuing to press the shipping industry to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and Jose Maria Figueres, chairman of the group Carbon War Room, said “modern wind systems are […]

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With 18 ships already in its fleet, the Athens-based shipping company plans to use the proceeds from an initial public offering to help acquire four more ships.

Crowley Maritime will offer an additional monthly sailing between Pennsauken, N.J., and San Juan, Puerto Rico this summer.

Discussions in Brussels focused on the global trend towards increased ocean carrier cooperation and regulatory and policy issues related to ports.

Mazda Logistics and Yusen (Asia) Co., Ltd. will provide automotive spare parts to 100 countries on behalf of Mazda Motor Corp. in Thailand.

DHL Freight has opened cold chain distribution centers in Lyon, Milan and Madrid.

The company said the new distribution center in Roermond will create as many as 200 jobs in the Netherlands.

The toy retailer said its new distribution center in Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry, France will support its rapidly expanding e-commerce business throughout the country and Europe.

The $2.46 million terminal was constructed by the local company RG Carter, Associated British Ports said.

Metrans is the first company to offer regular rail services that link Schwarzheide with the Port of Hamburg and Ceska Trebova.

Konecranes will deliver four rubber tire gantry cranes to the Branch Damietta Container and Cargo Handling Company terminal in the summer of 2016.

Norfolk Southern has advised customers in the area to expect delays of 48 to 72 hours due to a heavy backlog of traffic and more rain expected in the next […]

Service will be Maersk’s first to call at Jacksonville.

The two ocean carriers joined forces to launch a new service connecting Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Year-over-year rates were down again in May, after falling in April and March, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price Index.

Ocean carrier Hanjin Shipping joined Evergreen Line, Yang Ming and Sinotrans’ joint CAT/STA service June 20.

Investment firm Avondale Partners reiterated its projection that truckload pricing will increase 4%-9% in 2015 despite a slight deceleration in spot rate growth.

An unusual pest was found at the Port of Miami, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement.

The Saga Navigator arrived at Jaxport this week with new 53-foot wide-top pick cargo containers for TOTE’s LNG-powered Marlin Class ships.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey replaces retiring port commerce director, while MacroPoint hires vice president of customer experience and director of national sales.

Study from Boston Consulting Group and C.H. Robinson said the cargo most in play will be destined for the “battleground region” in the Midwest.

Industry analyst Alphaliner suggests container carriers need to trim four services to balance supply and demand in the trade lane between Asia and Europe.

Third party logistics market is now dominated by around 50 companies in post-industrial countries, according to a new report from supply chain management market research and consulting firm Armstrong & […]

Resident of Huntington County, Ind. said a Norfolk Southern train crossed the bridge less than an hour before it fell.

APM Terminals outlined its plans to prepare for growth at the Port of Mobile with expansion of the terminal’s container yard and the addition of two cranes.

Cargo division of China Southern Airlines will launch the first direct freighter link between the United Kingdom and China starting this week, the London Stansted Airport said.

Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway increased 53 percent in May from April.

Yusen Logistics will manage 60-70 intermodal freight movements a month for the food industry supply chain solutions and time-sensitive goods specialist.

Port of Long Beach said it will revise its request for bids to provide and operate the important drayage equipment.

FedEx Ground reached a tentative agreement with plaintiffs to settle the case for $228 million.

Ocean carrier will offer two departures from Los Angeles and one from Oakland to Honolulu.

ARC said the additional ship will help the company maintain service frequency after a recent fire on board its vessel Courage.

Canadian National Railway, the Alabama State Port Authority and APM Terminals Mobile signed a memorandum of understanding on the new rail terminal currently under construction at the Port of Mobile.