Trade and Compliance

An OOIDA Foundation survey found parking problems across the nation, safety issues and cost concerns.

Delta Air Lines was sued when pricey Savannah kitten landed with a broken hip.

PEIR uses blockchain and digital image technology to allow users to prove they are not liable for container and trailer damage.

The Danish global transport and logistics provider saw year-over-year earnings growth in all three segments.

CEO Tobin Moore said the retail returns specialist will use the latest equity round to accelerate product adoption and further invest in research and development.

The Bureau of Industry and Security said the Entity List designation is for “acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States.”

The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved by voice vote the nomination of Martin Oberman.

Berwick Offray of Pennsylvania petitioned Commerce to launch an investigation.

A spokesperson told American Shipper the move will not affect Uber Freight, the company’s on-demand trucking unit.

Grants to upgrade runways, taxiways, aprons and terminals will go to 522 of the nation’s airports.

Check out the latest hires and promotions in logistics, port management, transportation technology and maritime insurance.

Despite the sequential decline, year-over-year growth in the American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index continued.

The General Services Administration, along with the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, present road map for federal government’s future use of e-commerce.

The freight transportation technology provider says customers can strengthen brand loyalty, meet on-demand expectations and lower costs while increasing productivity.

The Greek dry bulk vessel owner benefited from higher time charter rates and enlargement of its fleet.

The 444-page document outlines how the agency intends to treat controversial alcoholic beverage procedure under modernized process.

The Swiss freight forwarder says using the blockchain-backed electronic bill of lading will give it a leg up on the competition.

Ruest and Owens named CEOs; Krishnamoorthy hired as VP of engineering.

The SCFI jumped 8.8 percent last week, but is still lagging behind the index reading from this time last year.

The rate is the fastest since the second quarter of 2014, but analysts warn trade tensions could weigh down growth in the near future.

The asset-light trucking company’s second-quarter net income jumped up 67 percent from last year.

The tank barge operator posted consolidated revenues jump of nearly 70 percent.

The German government also will promote the shift of freight traffic from road to rail.

CEO says outlook “promising, thanks to growing customer demand for rail shipments across most commodity groups, particularly in North America.”

Tennison promoted, Coleman hired and Egoscue elected.

The less-than-truckload carrier had Q2 net income of $163.4 million on revenues of $1.03 billion.

CEO, SVP, sales director and consultants appointed.

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster seeks bipartisan legislation to keep nation’s Highway Trust Fund solvent.

Chassis lessors had raised objections to the agreement.

Foreign affairs minister says businesses and workers on both sides of border impacted.

The Federal Maritime Commission has completed compromise agreements with eight non-vessel-operating common carriers, resulting in the recovery of $618,000 in civil penalties.

The Class I railroad will pay $1.2 million to the U.S. government and $1 million to West Virginia for the environmental damage caused by the derailment.

The Class I railway also declared its third-quarter dividend to be paid to shareholders on Sept. 28.

LxRoadFreight is the first customer relationship management solution designed specifically for U.S. trucking carriers and brokerage firms.

Driver turnover percentage the lowest in 20 years.

Company wants to add foreign components to gift sets packaged in Florida.

Comments, objections and requests for hearings must be filed by Aug. 22.

The U.S. Council for International Business has formed a special committee within its membership to address the threat that illegal trade poses to global markets and industries.

Foreign components will be used in production of wire harnesses at Hampshire plant

Connecting the dots to bring value — and style — to the masses.

Although many of the changes were expected, there were a few surprises in the amended freight pricing requirements for NVOCCs, writes international trade attorney Carlos Rodriguez.

Thirty-four Democrats and one Republican opposed the measure, as 133 Democrats voted present at the insistence of House Democrat leadership.

Letter to key members of the Trump administration urges U.S. Customs and Border Protection to immediately issue Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act drawback regulations.

Appalachian Regional Port inland rail terminal slated to open in August.

Rapid growth in cargo volumes and spending has started to stretch domestic infrastructure to its limits, according to economist Donald Broughton.

The railcar lessor’s net income fell 27.3 percent from last year’s second quarter to $38.8 million.

Local stakeholders tell Senate Finance subcommittee federal programs could benefit from more opportunities for private-sector participation.

The WCI rose 5 percent year-over-year last week, but the SCFI is now down 9.5 percent compared with the same 2017 period.

The House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman has asked the State Department to suspend removal of export controls currently in place for certain software.

Throughput at terminals operated by the Northwest Seaport Alliance grew 8.6 percent in June after three straight months of year-over-year declines.

The railway continues to invest in Mexico and remains on track with positive train control implementation.

The amendments are designed to expand choices for shippers, reduce regulatory requirements and increase efficiencies.

The temperature-sensitive truckload carrier’s operating revenues climbed almost 15 percent.

Woodioso Technology Ltd. may have to pay $160,500 for improperly documenting, packaging and shipping lithium ion batteries.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection currently cannot issue administrative protective orders in duty evasion investigations.

The Class I railway posted a net income of $1.51 billion on revenues of $5.67 billion.

“With truck capacity continuing to tighten,” strong performance expected for remainder of the year.

Net earnings jump 72 percent year-over-year; plan on track to reduce workforce by 2,000 in 2018.

Year-over-year domestic rates in June moved up 9.5 percent, a third consecutive record increase.

According to a Global Cold Chain Alliance survey, price and customer service round out the top three factors when choosing a provider.

Uneven growth trend may continue as carriers remove capacity from transpacific trade lane.

North American intermodal rates grew for the 21st consecutive month in June, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price Index.

CEO warns port will soon reach maximum capacity.

American Maritime Partnership-sponsored report shows Walmart prices the same in San Juan and Jacksonville.

The trucking and intermodal company’s strong earnings were fueled by higher freight rates and strong demand.

The company continues to expand its footprint in the transport of perishables.

Freight-matching marketplace acquired technology solutions provider.

Customs will continue to suspend liquidation for subject merchandise entered on or after Nov. 22, 2017.

Butner elected board president; Magnusson joins advisory committee; Oud named to panel; and Pulfer hired in Ohio.

For customs valuation purposes, the use of the transfer pricing method to calculate transaction value faces an uncertain future in the EU, as a European Court of Justice ruling could […]

The SCFI rose just under 1 percent last week, while the WCI slipped 2 percent.

Cargo.one will provide a digital sales channel for air freight forwarders seeking to confirm spot market rates and bookings.

The freight-matching solutions provider will use the new funding to accelerate product development and implementation.

The denial order currently prohibiting U.S. firms from exporting to the Chinese telecom giant again will be suspended once money is in escrow.

Swart tapped as president; Hunt named COO; and Tuthill hired as CCO.

Version 18.2 delivers full multimodal support, compliance enhancements for multiple countries and extended mobile capabilities.

Dredging of the commercial channels serving Norfolk Harbor to 55 feet targeted for completion in 2024.

Industry veterans get COO, EVP roles.

Circulated findings said United States violated several countervailing duty rules in levying CV duties on supercalendered paper from Canada.

California-based Ceka Nutrition didn’t declare merchandise from China and circumvented antidumping fees.

Drewry says carriers will experience “a lot more pain” this year.

“Imports from China and elsewhere are expected to continue to grow for the foreseeable future,” says National Retail Federation.

The e-manifest process is expected to save state and industry users about $90 million a year.

China’s import duty rate on U.S. beef increased from 12 percent to 37 percent this past Friday.

Ports Authority embarks on the largest capex project in its history.

Filing companies located in California, Florida, New Jersey and Texas.

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

FMC reviews seven OTI license applications

In fiscal 2017, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection made over 32,000 seizures involving counterfeit goods totaling an estimated value of more than $1.2 billion.

The United States’ deficit in goods and services trade narrowed for the third straight month in May, falling to its lowest level in 18 months.

Ocean carriers transported just under 14.5 million TEUs for the month, a 1.3 percent increase from the same 2017 period.

Carriers are aggressively slashing services, despite the approaching peak season.

Florida congressman’s proposed legislation designed to boost understanding of the consumer protection services available.

Companies announce employees’ promotions.

Homeland Security and Treasury give their approval.

The investigation covers products of sodium gluconate, gluconic acid and derivatives between April 1 and Sept. 30, 2017.

Court of Appeals upholds cargo suit dismissal in case of damaged plywood shipped from Malaysia and Indonesia to New Jersey in 2013.

The U.S. Transportation Department has initiated a pilot program to allow 18- to 20-year-olds who hold the military equivalent of a commercial driver’s license to operate big rigs across state […]

The first of grounded fleet of Boeing 747s has received clearance to return to flight operations.

Firms added another 15,400 jobs in June.