Specialist African ocean carrier NileDutch is working with Transmetrics, a tech startup that provides predictive logistics solutions, in an effort to streamline the firm’s empty container flows and increase efficiency.
RightShip appoints new CEO; KAG Logistics hires EVP of logistics, chemical and specialty products, senior director of business development, and director of logistics solutions; and Stimson Center names managing director.
Spot container rates from Shanghai to Europe, the Mediterranean and the United States all increased since last week, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange’s Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI).
The port is enhancing its entire 42-kilometer port area – from the City of Rotterdam all the way into the North Sea – with IBM Internet of Things (IoT) technologies […]
The container terminal operator handled 14.41 million TEUs in 2017, a 1.4 percent decline from the prior year.
Cargo Network Services has appointed Michael White to serve as president, succeeding Lionel van der Walt, who left the organization earlier this year to become executive vice president and CEO […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is transforming revenue collection at ports of entry from hard currency and paper check, to online and electronic options through its Revenue Modernization Program.
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has added five more North Korean shipping companies and their vessels to its growing sanctions list.
Now North America’s largest provider of truckload services, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings recorded a net income of $447.6 million on revenues of $1.4 billion for the quarter, according to the newly […]
U.S. Chamber of Commerce adds two to International Affairs division; Hoyer Group appoints chief financial officer; CEVA hires managing director for UK, Ireland and Nordics; and CSafe Global names two European […]
During Tuesday evening’s State of the Union address, President Donald Trump called on Congress to develop legislation that generates at least $1.5 trillion for new infrastructure.
Global air cargo demand rose 9 percent last year, more than double the 3.6 percent annual growth recorded in 2016, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport […]
Despite C.H. Robinson’s full-year net income slipping 1.7 percent from 2016, in the fourth quarter alone, the third-party logistics provider’s net income surged 24.7 percent from 2016’s fourth quarter.
Tiger Cool Express appoints chief commercial officer and executive vice president of operations, FedEx names president of FedEx Express Europe and CEO of TNT, DACHSER promotes COO of air and […]
At the existing pace of bridge repair and replacement work, it will take 37 years to remedy all the nation’s current structurally deficient bridges, according to a report released by […]
Shipment volumes for the month slipped 0.3 percent from November, but were up 7.2 percent compared with December 2016, while expenditures were up 0.3 percent sequentially and 16 percent year-over-year, […]
The Mediterranean seaport saw container volumes and total cargo traffic jump 32.3 percent and 26 percent, respectively, from 2016 levels.
UPS chief commercial officer retires; Union Pacific names western regional vice president; and CFI promotes new president, and hires senior vice president of sales and operations.
Robert Mottley’s larger-than-life presence, irresistible charm and sense of humor eased both anxious and reserved shipping executives during interviews, and allowed them to discuss their businesses, as well as careers, […]
Global economic output is estimated to have grown 3.7 percent last year and is projected to accelerate to 3.9 percent in 2018 and 2019, according to the International Monetary Fund’s […]
United States gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to the “advance” estimate from the Department of Commerce, down […]
The growth in container transport volumes helped Orient Overseas Container Line increase its liner revenues 15.4 percent compared with the previous year, according to the Hong Kong-based ocean carrier’s most […]
CMA CGM hires group senior vice president of IT and transformations, while Port of Stockton elects new chair and vice-chair for 2018, and Intermarine names Mexico country manager.
Jacksonville Port Authority (JaxPort) selects chief operating officer, while Norfolk Southern (NS) names executive vice president and chief legal officer.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $54,000 civil penalty against True Value Co. of Jonesboro, Ga. for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials regulations for air transport.
TECSYS hires chief marketing officer; NAVTOR names chief technology officer; Alliance Shippers appoints president and CEO; Direct ChassisLink hires chief strategy officer; and Dachser appoints chief operations officer.
Ports on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts have been nabbing market share from their West Coast counterparts for the last five years, but that trend accelerated last year following […]
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) carried over 700,000 metric tons of cargo last year, a 13 percent increase from 2016, the all-cargo airline said in a statement.
A group of leading environmental and maritime shipping organizations have called for the prohibition of transporting non-compliant marine fuels once the global 0.5 percent sulfur cap takes effect in 2020.
Intermodal pricing rose 4 percent in December compared with the same 2016 period, and that growth looks poised to continue into 2018, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price Index.
Domestic truckload pricing jumped 6.2 percent for the month compared to December 2016, the ninth consecutive month of year-over-year gains, according the latest Cass Truckload Linehaul Index.
The Class I railway revealed that for 2018, it is planning to invest between C$1.35 billion and C$1.5 billion in capital programs, and is expecting mid-single-digit revenues growth.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is finding itself increasingly in the mix as a regulatory agency for exports as well as imports, according to Megan Montgomery, executive vice president of […]
A Government Accountability Office report released Wednesday revealed that U.S. Customs and Border Protection airport officials have not verified licenses for some radiological imports and its processes do not ensure […]
The International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology (INTERDICT) Act requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to increase the number of chemical screening devices available to […]
Mark Lambert, former co-president of a Maryland-based company specializing in nuclear materials transportation, was indicted for his alleged role in bribing officials connected with Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corp.
The U.S. Commerce Department has taken up antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into decorative ribbon imports from China on behalf of a Pennsylvania manufacturer of these products.
In addition to handling a record 2.2 million TEUs in 2017, South Carolina Ports Authority has various projects underway, some of which will be completed in 2018.
The temporary speed restriction in the western Gulf of St. Lawrence was lifted because there have been no sightings of North Atlantic right whales in the area of the slowdown […]
The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act (H.R. 4318), which has now moved to the Senate for approval, promises to eliminate $1.1 billion in import tariffs during the next three years and […]
Seabury Maritime PFRA appointed managing director, advisory; Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. selected next chief executive; and Truckstop.com named vice president of small and medium business sales.
The U.S. maritime regulator outlined a plan identifying certain regulations under its purview that are suited for reform or elimination, and has adjusted its penalty amounts in line with inflation.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is consulting with the USPS on the feasibility of implementing a bill aiming to combat illicit opioid imports.
COSCO SHIPPING International announces several appointments; Hamburg Süd names global head of corporate communications; JAXPORT hires director, national container accounts; Logistyx Technologies names CEO; and Flexport appoints VP of people […]
The bill would eliminate $1.1 billion in import tariffs during the next three years and increase U.S. manufacturing output by over $3.1 billion.
ZIM appoints chief digital officer; Schneider Packaging names executive vice president; A.N. Deringer selects director of consulting and a new senior trade advisor; and the Container Owners Association names board […]
TraPac appoints new president and CEO; IANA installs 2018 board of directors and officers; the American Maritime Partnership elects leadership positions; and Odfjell names COO, global head of ship management […]
Spot container rates from Shanghai to Europe, the Mediterranean and the United States all increased since last week, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange’s Shanghai Containerized Freight Index.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment in-bond reporting will become mandatory for all carriers in August.
National Treasury Employees Union National President Tony Reardon said that prospects of a pay freeze have been a deterrent for potential U.S. Customs and Border Protection field officers he has […]
The Commerce Department has set preliminary countervailing duties on imports of uncoated groundwood paper from Canada, which is commonly used for printing newspapers.
CSX appoints executive vice president of operations; the Port of Seattle welcomes new commissioners and names commission president; Damco Distribution Services appoints president; and Yodel names chief executive officer.
As a result of its recent investigations, the Commerce Department has set antidumping duty rates on carbon and alloy steel wire rod imports from South Africa and the Ukraine.
U.S. companies must use IRS Form 5713 to report operations in or related to countries participating in international boycotts unsanctioned by the U.S., and to report the receipt of boycott […]
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s Deputy Administrator Daniel Elwell will serve as acting administrator, following the end of Administrator Michael Huerta’s term.
Transportation management services and logistics technology provider Transplace has named Frank McGuigan chief executive officer.
The U.S. trade deficit surpassed analyst expectations in November, rising 3.2 percent month-over-month to $50.5 billion, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.
EVA Airways announces president and the Port of New Orleans CEO is appointed to advisory council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
CSIS appoints Scholl chair; IICL elects 2018 board leadership; Suddath Cos. names marketing vice president; and BASS picks North American sales vice president.
The respective heads of the Senate Finance Committee and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee have announced that they will not seek reelection at the end of their current terms.
According to U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, full implementation of positive train control (PTC) systems across the nation’s vast rail network is a top priority of the Department of Transportation […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) will become the system of record for all statements on Jan. 6, except for reconciliation statements, which will be deployed […]
Producers Port Hawkesbury Paper, Resolute FP, and Irving Paper will see their countervailing duty rates fall following a preliminary administrative review on supercalendered paper from Canada, the U.S. Commerce Department […]
President Trump in July directed the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to initiate talks with South Korea to amend the U.S.-Korea (KORUS) Free Trade Agreement, which has been in effect since […]
A group of 15 U.S. senators sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation leadership asking the agency to hold the nation’s railroads accountable for expeditiously implementing the proper levels […]
Starting Jan. 1, China will begin phasing in a new phytosanitary regulation for U.S. soybean shipments that seeks to reduce the amount of foreign materials, such as weed seeds, to […]
The Mexican automobile manufacturing industry has been booming in recent years thanks to relatively cheap labor and facility costs, and proximity to U.S. markets, increasing demand for automotive supply chain […]
Shipyard operator Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd. and its U.S. subsidiary have agreed to pay a penalty of more than $422 million to resolve U.S. charges that it violated the […]
Trade between the United States and Mexico has skyrocketed since the 1993 implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), but uncertainty surrounding the agreement’s renegotiation poses serious risks […]
U.S. agricultural exports for fiscal year 2017 reached $140.5 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which attributed some of this success to expanded foreign market access and […]
ECU Worldwide appoints global sales head; Crowley Shipping names vice presidents; Manatee Country Port Authority reelects chairwoman; and Port of Tacoma elects commission president.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) published a notice identifying 26 individuals slated to testify as witnesses on one of six different panels covering issues related to detention, demurrage, and […]
The Port of Seattle names executive director; Port of Galveston appoints director of administration; and Bourque Logistics hires regional vice president of sales.
The global freight forwarder has gone to great lengths to prioritize compliance with U.S. and overseas export regulations, as well as help others do the same.
The Canadian government told the U.S. International Trade Commission today that a petition by Boeing, which claims that it’s harmed by a Bombardier Commercial Aircraft deal with Delta Air Lines, […]
The Commerce Department has instructed Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to begin assessing antidumping duties on imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan.
The Port of Corpus Christi names CEO; Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty appoints North American regional head of specialty lines, and North American regional head of marine; and the U.S. […]
Since last week, spot rates from Shanghai to the U.S. West Coast jumped 9.7 percent, while spot rates from Shanghai to the U.S. East Coast increased 9 percent, according to […]
YRC Worldwide CEO intends to retire; Bahri appoints new CEO; the GAC Group names managing director of GAC North America – Logistics; and the Tanker FFA Brokers Association elects chairman.
Canada and the United States have piloted pre-clearance of passengers at designated airports, and newly approved Canadian legislation promises to expand this activity to other transport modes and cargo.
The Berlin, Germany-based digital freight forwarder secured $20 million in a Series A funding round just 18 months after its initial market launch.
The Port of Galveston appoints port director; Ryder names rental sales executive for Scotland; Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg adds an advisor in its export controls and sanctions practice; and the […]
Sydney, Australia-based Global logistics software provider WiseTech Global, which has made seven other various acquisitions around the globe throughout the year, has snatched up warehouse management solutions (WMS) provider Microlistics.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) notified the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) that it plans to grant the association’s request for a 90-day waiver from the electronic […]
U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle, Sr., who is stepping down from the regulatory body Jan. 3, was selected by the Dredging Contractors of America’s board of directors to […]
Samsung Heavy Industries appoints chief executive officer; the Association of American Railroads names senior vice president of communications; the Baltic Exchange Advisory Council elects chairman; and iTradeNetwork names senior vice […]
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a $1.1 million civil penalty against Braille Battery, representing the largest civil penalty the agency has proposed for alleged illegal air transport of lithium batteries.
Ports covered by the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker handled 1.77 million TEUs of imports in October, up 0.3 percent from September and a year-over-year boost of 5.9 percent.
Hyundai Merchant Marine appoints chief of container business office and chief of HMM America; and the North American Council for Freight Efficiency names new chairman.
The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday afternoon unanimously approved Kevin McAleenan’s confirmation to serve as commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), moving the vote to the full Senate […]
Spot container rates from Shanghai to the United States declined since last week, while rates from Shanghai to Europe and the Mediterranean increased slightly, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange’s […]
AAL appoints commercial manager of its Canada operations; and the Baltic and International Maritime Council’s secretary general and chief executive officer extends his contract to the end of 2022.
While U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s basic responsibilities remain unchanged, agency leadership says CBP will focus on secure trade lanes, next-generation facilitation, intelligent enforcement and resource optimization in the coming […]
Electronic filing of the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) admission (e214) transactions and the creation of manufacturer identifications within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system will become mandatory on Dec. 9.
While some U.S. states have relaxed their marijuana laws, the drug remains a prohibited substance under federal law and proposed legalization in Canada could make things much more complicated for […]
The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) has filed a petition with the Federal Communication Commission asking it to reconsider the import responsibilities of customs brokers when […]
U.S. customs brokers are concerned that the industry will need more than the next four weeks to comply with new entry data requirements for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s […]
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, which participated in the G20’s second meeting of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity in Berlin this week, expressed overall disappointment at […]
Newly appointed Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced the formation of new office within the Department of Homeland Security that will focus on keeping weapons of mass destruction and their […]
As a result of the affirmative preliminary determination, Commerce has instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to begin collecting cash deposits on imports of both CORE and cold-rolled steel […]
