The Steel Manufacturers Association, a trade group that represents 30 of the largest steel producers across North America, has asked the U.S. government to help protect the country’s last solar […]
The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday said $500 million is now available in the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery program for state and local infrastructure projects.
Saddle Creek Logistics Services hires vice president of business development; and FlexiVan appoints president and chief operating officer, and executive vice president and chief commercial officer.
The U.S. Coast Guard has declared port condition Zulu for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and condition Whiskey for various South Florida ports as the category 5 storm […]
The FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program was funded at $100 million, and over 33 ports were awarded direct grants, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) said.
The Icelandic shipping company attributed the 43.6 percent year-over-year drop in net earnings during the quarter primarily to headwinds from currency exchange fluctuations, as revenues still rose 37.2 percent from […]
Worldwide Flight Services, the world’s largest air cargo handler, saw total volumes across its near 60 cargo locations in the United States increase by over 17 percent year-over-year during the […]
Trinity Logistics names president and chief operating officer, while Gebrüder Weiss appoints branch manager of Gebrüder Weiss Salzburg.
The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell 3.5 percent from last Friday to a reading of 707.68, declining for the second straight week as the short-term boost after Hanjin Shipping filed […]
Spot container rates from Shanghai to Europe, the Mediterranean and the United States all declined since last Friday, according to figures from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange’s Shanghai Containerized Freight Index.
The Justice Department said 53-year-old Chinese citizen, Fuyi “Frank” Sun, received a three-year prison sentence for violating IEEPA in relation to an illicit scheme to export high-grade carbon fiber to […]
Port of Virginia names director of ocean sales; C.H. Robinson hires finance director, Europe; Jettainer appoints director of operations; and MetroGistics hires vice president of business development.
Software-as-a-service firm Narvar said the acquisition of GoPigeon will play a key role in advancing its global product development and seeding its market position in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Hong Kong-based third-party logistics provider recorded net earnings of $576 million Hong Kong on revenues of HK $13.7 billion for the first six months of 2017, year-over-year increases of […]
International technology group Körber is gaining a stronger foothold in the United States, and an advanced software platform through the acquisition of supply chain management software provider HighJump, the companies […]
Procure-to-pay solutions provider JAGGAER formed a partnership with transportation management solutions provider Haven, enabling JAGGAER’s customers to manage the shipment of their goods across the globe.
The Florida Ports Council elects chairman, vice chairman, and secretary and treasurer; the APP names president; Truckstop.com appoints chief commercial officer and chief relationship officer; and Gebrüder Weiss reveals executive […]
Looking ahead, ZIM’s primary focus will be on profitability, and the Israeli ocean carrier will focus on markets where it has a competitive advantage, said Eli Glickman, the carrier’s president […]
As of June 30, 2017, COSCO SHIPPING International, the investment arm of China COSCO Shipping, had net cash of HK $6.42 billion, which it said will provide strong capital support […]
The logistics software provider has formed a partnership with Vitti Logistics to provide the third-party logistics provider’s customers with real-time freight tracking across Mexico.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has recommended that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) take a more holistic approach to its compliance oversight of the nation’s sprawling foreign trade zone […]
China COSCO Shipping’s port terminal operator arm’s profits attributable to equity holders of the company skyrocketed 123.7 percent year-over-year during the first half of 2017 to $384.7 million.
The North Atlantic port handled 576,947 TEUs in July 2017, an 8.4 percent increase from the same month a year ago, according to recent data from the Port Authority of […]
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Ports and Harbours Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism of Japan will helm a group studying the […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has awarded more than $4 million in grants for a handful of hazardous materials training programs.
The Red Sea port handled 398 vessels and 821,694 TEUs during the first half of the year, both increases of 14 percent from the corresponding 2016 period, according to recent […]
Four Democratic senators are urging U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to reconsider DOT’s withdrawal of a proposed rule that would have mandated testing commercial truck drivers and rail operators for […]
The Armonk, N.Y.-based technology company is collaborating with various companies across the global food supply chain to explore how blockchain technology can be used to make the food supply chain […]
MST and Reederei is accused of failing to keep accurate pollution control records and falsifying records for the vessel Marguerita, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice.
U.S. solar panel manufacturers SolarWorld and Suniva say their days are numbered without relief from a flood of cheap imports China and Taiwan.
The agreement will provide Maersk Tankers with access and exclusive rights to Boston-based hedge fund CargoMetrics’ analytical models, algorithms and capabilities.
Blue Sky Blue Sea, Inc., doing business as American Export Lines and International Shipping (USA) (collectively referred to as AEL) agreed to pay $518,063 for violating U.S. sanctions on Iran […]
Schneider Packaging Equipment names new president, while World Shipping, Inc.’s vice president of operations retires.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. appoints board of directors member; time:matters Holding GmbH names new managing director, strategy & sales; and SIMWAVE hires manager for navigation.
U.S. and Mexican Customs officials recently dedicated a new center at the Laredo, Texas, to allow both agencies to more efficiently work together to process freight trains crossing the border.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has appointed Casey Durst to lead its Baltimore Field Office, where she will oversee a staff of 800 and agency field operations stretching from southern […]
Although spot container rates declined from Shanghai to Europe, the Mediterranean and the U.S. East Coast since last Friday, rates from Shanghai to the U.S. West Coast experienced a slight […]
South Korea on Thursday agreed to lift its ban on imports of U.S. poultry products and added a temporary measure to allow U.S. fresh eggs to enter the country duty […]
The Thailand-based container shipping line posted a net profit of 163 million Thai baht (U.S. $5 million) for the second quarter of 2017 on revenues of THB 2.8 billion.
The western Canadian port handled 69 million metric tons of cargo during the first half of the year, up 3.9 percent from the corresponding 2016 period thanks to higher container […]
The German port handled 70 million metric tons of cargo during the first six months of the year, a 0.2 percent decline from the corresponding 2016 period.
Rand Logistics, a provider of bulk freight shipping services throughout the Great Lakes region, saw revenues of $32.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, which ended June […]
The transaction is expected to close in late-September, but financial terms of the deal will not be disclosed, according to a joint statement from the companies.
The South Carolina Ports Authority’s project to deepen the main channel in Charleston to 52 feet is still on track to begin this fall, SCPA said in a statement.
Norfolk Southern names executive vice president and chief financial officer; CFI appoints senior vice president, sales and operations; and Swiss WorldCargo selects regional manager of the newly created Western, Southern […]
The Hamburg-based logistics provider and container terminal operator’s revenues rose 8.6 percent from the first half of last year thanks to developments in throughput and transport volumes.
Sea Machines Robotics adds member to its board of directors; and PeopleNet appoints senior vice president/general manager, truck.
However, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., has demanded that the government get the national sleep apnea testing plan back on track.
The South Korean liner carrier recorded a loss of 173.7 billion South Korean won (U.S. $152 million) on revenues of KRW 1.24 trillion amid skyrocketing volumes, particularly on the Asia-U.S. […]
Spot container rates from Shanghai to Europe, the Mediterranean and the United States all recorded modest declines since last Friday, according to the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index.
The Wilmington, Ohio-based aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation services provider’s loss resulted from charges for the warrants granted last year in connection with operating and lease agreements with Amazon […]
The U.S. Navy is looking to haul the warship back to the United States for repairs, following its June collision with an NYK Line containership in Japanese waters that claimed […]
Major retail container ports across the nation are expected to collectively experience the busiest month on record for imports in August, according to the latest monthly Global Port Tracker report […]
The U.S. Gulf Coast port is currently developing a new forest products terminal and is looking to dredge its east channel, according to Port Panama City Executive Director Wayne Stubbs.
The block exemption order was issued Tuesday for vessel sharing agreements between liner shipping companies, and is scheduled to remain in effect until Aug. 8, 2022.
The Fort Worth Texas-based Class I railroad recorded a net income of $958 million on revenues of $5.25 billion, up 24 percent and 15 percent year-over-year, respectively, amid increased volumes […]
Azim Makanojiva, president of e-commerce firm Zaappaaz, pleaded guilty to a one-count criminal violation of the Sherman Act for allegedly conspiring to fix prices for customized promotional products sold online […]
The Port of Long Beach gains new communications director, and Virgin Atlantic Cargo hires an account manager in Melbourne.
The U.S. Department of Transportation notified Congress of its proposed grant awards for 10 freight-related roadway, rail and port infrastructure projects last Wednesday, initiating a 60-day period in which Congress […]
During the month, Mexico was the leading market for U.S. pork and lamb exports in terms of volumes and value, while Japan was the top market for U.S. beef exports, […]
During the month, the United States exported $194.4 billion in goods and services, up 1.2 percent from May, as the weakened U.S. dollar makes U.S. goods less expensive, and therefore […]
U.S. Gulf Coast ports are expected to benefit more than East Coast ports in the near term, and to the detriment of West Coast ports, according to a recent report […]
The Justice Department on Friday filed permanent injunctions against three New York companies and their owners to stop importing and selling potentially dangerous toys until certain measures are taken by […]
The master of a multi-purpose cargo vessel was arrested on Friday in New Zealand for exceeding the alcohol limit for a seafarer, according to Maritime New Zealand.
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is aiming to ensure a steady influx of young, up-and-coming supply chain professionals to its membership.
The non-asset-based supply chain management and third-party logistics provider’s airfreight volumes soared 15.6 percent year-over-year during the quarter, fueled by the transpacific and intra-Asia trades.
The U.S. Maritime Administration beat its target date of Sept. 30 to remove 57 obsolete ships from its reserve fleet holding area in Suisan Bay, Calif.
Peter Zuccarelli of Plano, Texas, conspired to illegally export U.S.-made radiation hardened integrated circuits to China and Russia for their respective space programs, according to a statement from the U.S. […]
Intermarine unveils various leadership changes, BDP International and Wen-Parker Logistics each name chief financial officer, and the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association’s executive committee appoints new executive director.
Bradley Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of XPO Logistics, said bigger merger and acquisition deals likely will not occur soon, but the company is currently in discussions regarding smaller […]
The global shipping industry seems to be saying all the right things when it comes to reducing its impact on the environment, but when it comes to implementing consistent standards […]
The Danish global transport and logistics provider posted profits of 744 million Danish krone on net revenues of DKK 18.9 billion for the quarter, year-over-year increases of 122.8 percent and […]
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey names new executive director and board of commissioners chairman, Foss Maritime hires chief commercial officer, and ATA names executive director of the […]
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., has filed legislation that reauthorizes the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program for the first time in 11 years and aims to increase security and […]
United States gross domestic product increased 2.6 percent in the second quarter of 2017, more than double the revised 1.2 percent growth rate the previous quarter, according to the “advance” […]
The Hong Kong-based containership lessor’s net earnings fell 22.4 percent for the quarter from the corresponding 2016 period, while revenues fell 8.8 percent thanks to lower average charter rates for […]
The recent “Petya” cyber attack involving Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk should serve as a stark reminder to all companies in the global shipping industry to reexamine existing systems protections […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has appointed Bradley F. Hayes to the position of executive director of trade relations in the Office of the Commissioner.
The independent containership owner’s net income for the quarter fell 54.7 percent year-over-year to $20.2 million, resulting from the effects of South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin filing for insolvency in […]
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $54,000 civil penalty against St. Louis-based Carboline Co. for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials transport regulations.
Net earnings attributable to Kirby Corp. fell 33.8 percent year-over-year during the quarter to $25.8 million, despite consolidated revenues rising 7.2 percent to $473.3 million, according to the tank barge […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received a non-vessel-operating common carrier/ocean freight forwarder license application […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Oriental Cargo Forwarders, […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Canfleet Logistics Ltd., Vancouver, […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Gulf Premier Logistics, Houston (Dee Chase-Unno, […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier/ocean freight forwarder license applications from A&E Logistics, Chicago (Alison Chan, president); […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier/ocean freight forwarder license applications from […]
American Airlines Cargo appoints managing director, global and key accounts – cargo sales; USA Truck names vice president of safety and risk management; and Transnet National Ports Authority selects chief […]
