The partnership has designated Lineage Logistics as the exclusive third-party logistics provider to manage customers’ food and beverage supply chains using BluJay’s transportation management solution.
The seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index slipped 0.1 percent compared with the previous month to a reading of 138.7, following a revised 2.9 percent increase in January, according to […]
The New York City-based startup said the booking system allows carriers to reduce deadhead miles, wait times, and time spent searching and negotiating for a load.
Port of Portland, Ore. hires marine marketing director, while IFCO North America appoints director of food safety and quality.
The U.S. Department of Justice served several container shipping lines with subpoenas last week in Sausalito, Calif., where their top executives were attending industry meetings.
The AAPA and CAGTC have issued separate statements decrying President Donald Trump’s proposed 2018 discretionary budget, which would eliminate funding for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants program.
Truckload pricing slipped another 0.8 percent for the month compared to February 2016, the 12th consecutive month of year-over-year declines, according to the latest Cass Truckload Linehaul Index.
In the latest reminder of the safety concerns surrounding these batteries, a woman was injured on a recent flight from Beijing to Melbourne when her battery-powered headphones exploded while in […]
The Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based port terminal operator posted a profit of $1.13 billion on $4.16 billion in revenues for the year, increases of 27.6 percent and 4.9 percent, respectively, […]
Intermodal pricing in February 2017 increased 4.9 percent compared with the same 2016 period, just the fifth year-over-year increase since December 2014 and the largest since January 2012, according to […]
Kansas City Southern (KCS) said in a statement it “respectfully disagrees” with a preliminary report from Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) that found a lack of competition between KCS […]
The European Commission has re-adopted a cartel decision against 11 air cargo carriers and imposed fines totaling more than 776 million euros (U.S. $834.44 million) after the EU competition watchdog’s […]
Spain’s Popular Party pushed for the law-decree by arguing it was needed to comply with European standards and anti-trust rules, but critics said it would lead to worse labor conditions […]
The Georgia Ports Authority handled 330,539 TEUs in February, with total cargo tonnage reaching 2.94 million tons, year-over-year increases of 7.7 percent and 10 percent, respectively.
This summer the company says it will delivery in three days or less on 20 million eligible items, and that millions will offer free shipping.
Paperless solutions provider essDOCS said eCertify will continue to operate as a separate company, but will be supported by essDOCS’ global footprint.
The National Transportation Safety Board names acting chairman, while American Airlines Cargo appoints managing director of Florida, Caribbean and Latin America and 10-4 Systems names board chairman.
In addition to a 13 percent cut in funding for the U.S. Department of Transportation, a 2018 budget proposal released yesterday by President Trump’s administration would completely eliminate the TIGER […]
Rates from Shanghai to Europe declined 4.7 percent since last week, from $859 per TEU to $819 per TEU, while rates from Shanghai to the Mediterranean fell 4.3 percent, from […]
Four people were reportedly hurt in gun battle that ensued when a boat tried to provide a small bunkering tanker with supplies.
Major seaports in the United Kingdom handled 117.2 million metric tons of freight in the fourth quarter of 2016 and 473.5 million metric tons for the full year, according to […]
Ocean carriers entering the market in 2010 and 2011 had a tough time, but SM Line said it believes it is timing its entrance into the transpacific market well, noting […]
Class I freight railroads had installed positive train control on 16 percent of required track as of Dec. 31, 2016, up from 12 percent in the third quarter 2016, according […]
There were no injuries to the crew or the public, no releases and no impacted motorist grade crossings from the train derailment that occurred early Wednesday morning in Lake Forest, […]
The Antwerp-based independent tanker company recorded a $204 million profit on revenues of $684.3 million for 2016, year-over-year declines of 41.8 percent and 19.2 percent, respectively.
American Trucking Associations promotes four staffers and hires new vice president of creative services and new director of marketing, while Xeneta appoints director of value engineering, and SmartTruck names vice […]
The port attributed the 12.4 percent year-over-year decline in February box volumes to the timing of Lunar New Year, but volumes were still higher than the most recent 5-year average […]
Ascent Global Logistics appoints vice president of strategic accounts for Marisol International, while GSC Logistics hires senior manager of sales and business development and OSM Maritime Group name two new […]
Major container ports in the United States handled an “unusually high” 1.67 million TEUs in January 2017, up 12.5 percent from the previous year, according to the Global Port Tracker […]
The bunkering tanker Aris 13 was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia Monday.
The U.S. maritime regulator said the group will work to identify burdensome, unnecessary and outdated directives, and recommend how they should be remedied.
MatchBack Systems forms board of directors, while Swissport International names CEO of Swissport UK & Ireland, and V.Group appoints non-executive directors to board.
The chemical industry is projected to see increased costs due to excess inventories, larger capital expenditures, and higher operating costs, according to a study performed for the American Chemistry Council […]
The Port of Oakland handled less container volumes in February compared to a year earlier due to inclement weather and the Lunar New Year, which began Jan. 28 this year.
During the month, Mexico was the top market for U.S. pork and lamb exports in terms of volume and value, while Japan was the leading market for U.S. beef exports.
Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. Chairman C.C. Tung said 2016 saw some of the most difficult markets and an overhang of capacity.
Although proponents of the proposed border adjustment tax argue American corporations have nothing to fear, many importers find that to be far-fetched.
The global logistics provider recorded a net profit of KD 59.1 million on revenues of 1.23 billion for 2016.
The Danish container shipping line said the order will help it meet sustainability goals and stay ahead of new legislation by the European Union.
The port attributed the 11.2 percent year-over-year decline in February’s container volumes to reduced economic activity in Asia associated with the Lunar New Year.
Federal Maritime Commission Acting Chairman Michael Khouri said the change will eliminate requirements that were obstacles to efficiency and added unnecessary costs.
The Bonn, Germany-based parcel carrier and logistics provider saw consolidated net profits soar 71.4 percent to 2.64 billion euros for the year, even as revenues slipped 3.2 percent to 57.33 […]
The Berkshire Hathaway-owned Class I railroad has agreed to clean up coal and petroleum coke spilled from open-top rail cars, as well as pay $1 million to fund environmental projects […]
The global port terminal management and logistics subsidiary of Yildirim Group handled 3.93 million TEUs at its container terminals for the full year in 2016, according to a statement from […]
American Airlines names new president of cargo and vice president of global sales, while Wen-Parker Logistics hires U.K. sales manager.
The New York-based consulting firm suggested shippers carefully reexamine their procurement strategies to ensure supplier diversity, make sure they use multiple alliances, and study carriers’ financials.
International Shipholding’s reorganization plan, in which it will be owned by SEACOR Ocean Transport Inc., is expected to become effective in the second quarter of this year.
Shippers and logistics service providers continue to improve the nature of their strategic relationships, recognize the value of technology and innovation, and forecast growth outside their traditional businesses, according to […]
Maersk and IBM said they intend to work with a network of shippers, freight forwarders, ocean carriers, ports and customs authorities to build the new global trade digitization solution, which […]
However, volumes carried by Latin American airlines fell 4.1 percent year-over-year in January, as the region continues to be blighted by weak economic and political conditions.
The Japanese ocean carrier could face a fine of as much as 10 percent of its annual revenues for its alleged involvement in a price-fixing scheme for auto shipping in […]
The shipping research and consulting firm said container carriers have a “golden opportunity to smooth out the capacity peaks in the coming years” by deferring the delivery of the ships […]
The bipartisan bill would require up to 30 percent of exports of liquefied natural gas and crude oil to travel on U.S.-flag vessels.
UPS hires director of global affairs, while the Association of American Railroads names new press secretary.
The London-based shipping research and consulting firm has examined the correlation between carrier terminal ownership and the choice of port calls by the 2M Alliance, and the upcoming alliances in […]
Berkshire Hathaway-owned BNSF Railway Co. reported a net income of $4.3 billion on $19.3 billion in revenues for the full year in 2016, decreases of 13.3 percent and 9.9 percent, […]
Spot rates declined from Shanghai to Europe, the Mediterranean and the United States since last Friday.
Total cross-border trade between the United States, Mexico and Canada ticked up 0.4 percent in December 2016, the third year-over-year increase in the past five months, according to the Department […]
Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 22,900 units in February 2017, up 5 percent from the previous month and 28 percent from the previous year, according to […]
The Israeli ocean carrier’s revenues for the fourth quarter of 2016 totaled $653.5 million, down from $687 million for the fourth quarter of 2015.
The International Maritime Organization’s 0.5 percent sulphur cap regulation, set to go into force in 2020, could cause shipping industry fuel costs to jump by as much as $60 billion […]
Combined United States carload and intermodal cargo volumes increased for the fourth consecutive month in February 2017 following several months of year-over-year declines, according to data from the Association of […]
United States gross domestic product increased 1.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the “second” estimate from the Department of Commerce, down from a 3.5 percent growth […]
The containership owner and charterer recorded a loss of $139 million on revenues of $877.9 million for the full year of 2016.
Kuehne + Nagel CEO Dr. Detlef Trefzger said the global third-party logistics provider increased market share in all business units in 2016.
IAG Cargo appoints chief financial officer, while INTTRA hires president of Asia Pacific, and American Trucking Associations elects general chairman and treasurer of its Technology & Maintenance Council.
The World Shipping Council has warned of unintended consequences that would be detrimental to shippers if a rule was adopted that would limit situations in which detention and demurrage may […]
The primary federal funding mechanism for transportation infrastructure projects will run out of money once the FAST Act expires in 2020, according to Bud Wright, executive director of the American […]
A significantly lower average freight rate drove Hapag-Lloyd’s revenues down 12.5 percent year-over-year in 2016 to 7.7 billion euros.
Without clear carbon controls from the International Maritime Organization, the shipping industry may have to adhere to multiple sets of regional regulations, according to Esben Poulsson, chairman of the International […]
International Longshoremen’s Association President Harold Daggett said he will seek help from Congress in union disputes with the South Carolina Ports Authority and the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor.
The digital global freight rate marketplace provider announced the beta launch of the Freightos International Freight Index (FIFI).
The U.S. Justice Department said Friday that 11 individuals and one foreign company have been charged by the Treasury Department for their role in illegally exporting goods to Syrian Arab […]
The Georgia Ports Authority handled 3 million tons of cargo in January, with bulk cargo at the Port of Brunswick more than doubling January 2016 figures.
IAG Cargo posted revenues of 1.02 billion euros for 2016, a 6.6 percent drop from 2015.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received four ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received four ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received a non-vessel-operating common carrier license application from Sol Intercargo, Miami […]
The U.S. maritime regulator has received four ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
FMC reviews 4 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received four ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The Agriculture Transportation Coalition, National Industrial Transportation League and National Retail Federation expressed concerns over a threatened work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports by members of the International […]
Waymo, the automated vehicle subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, has filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging intellectual property theft and patent infringement by the co-founder of its recently purchased self-driving […]
The Justice Department said a federal jury in Charleston, S.C. on Wednesday convicted two chief engineers of the vessel Green Sky of falsifying documents to conceal illegal discharges of oily […]
However, the Seattle-based global logistics company’s net earnings attributable to shareholders slipped 3 percent year-over-year during the quarter to $110.6 million.
Although rates from Shanghai to Europe and the Mediterranean increased since last Friday, rates from Shanghai to the United States declined.
Railway employment levels in the United States have now fallen in 19 of the last 21 months, according to recent data from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board.
The Port of Oakland will increase the height of four to six cranes at SSA’s Oakland International Container Terminal.
The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based third-party logistics provider said the app increases supply chain visibility by photo-documenting shipments to improve compliance and reduce costs.
Redwood Logistics names senior vice president of strategic sales, while Reading & Northern Railroad hires SVP of coal, Port of New Orleans adds a board member and CenterPoint Properties appoints […]
After explosive growth in the last several years, could declining volumes be a sign of things to come?
Prior to going bankrupt, Hanjin Shipping had chartered five, 3,400-TEU vessels and eight, 10,100-TEU vessels from Danaos.
The largest cargo gateway on the U.S. East Coast handled 4.56 million TEUs of loaded containers for the full year, a 1 percent decline from 2015 levels, according to recent […]
Matson President and CEO Matt Cox said the Honolulu-based shipping company had “exceptional” results for the full year of 2015, while fourth quarter 2016 results were hindered by the increase […]
XPO Logistics Chairman and CEO Bradley Jacobs said strong e-commerce growth more than offset the weak intermodal environment during the quarter.
Shipment volumes for the month fell 6.4 percent from December due to “normal seasonality,” but were up 3.2 percent compared with the same 2016 period, the second year-over-year increase in […]
The seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index grew 2.9 percent compared with the previous month to a reading of 138.8, following a revised 4.3 percent decline in December, according to […]
Could rising plastic exports create competition for empty containers?
The container lines were fined a total of 2.39 million Chinese yuan renminbi (U.S. $347,212) for failing to record or recording inaccurate data on their freight rates.
The International Longshoremen’s Association is calling for a shutdown of ports along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, and a march in Washington.
The Berkshire Hathaway-owned Class I freight railroad will pay $50,000 in civil penalties related to a March 2015 crude oil train derailment in Galena, Ill., according to a statement from […]
