Maritime New Zealand has withdrawn two statutory notices relating to the wreck of the MSC-operated containership MV Rena, which ran aground on the Astrolabe Reef off Tauranga Oct. 5, 2011.
Lim Yong Nam of Singapore will be extradited from Indonesia to Washington, D.C. to face criminal charges of exporting RF modules used in IEDs, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
The U.S. Transportation Department has released a web-based Transportation Rail Incident Preparedness and Response (TRIPR) training resource for emergency responders to crude oil train derailments.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is now accepting applications to fill officer positions at border entry points mostly in the Southwest, Upper Midwest and Northeast.
Meanwhile, a global survey from the London-based Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents finds many countries have failed to take action at national level to ensure the […]
The new International Maritime Organization container weight rule was just one of many concerns raised during the Port of Long Beach’s annual Pulse of the Ports Peak Season Forecast on […]
The commercial truck and engine manufacturer will pay $7.5 million to settle allegations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission it misled investors about the development of an advanced technology […]
Allowing foreign-owned ships operated by foreign crews to participate in cabotage trade in the United States would add to the burden facing domestic security agencies, according to a new report […]
The decision is a victory for the City of Long Beach, which said in a statement it believes more should be done to mitigate the project’s impact on local residents.
The Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica initially approved the $4.8 billion acquisition of Netherlands-based TNT Express last month, but a “third party,” FedEx archrival UPS Inc., appealed the ruling.
Shippers with higher volumes have been locking into long-term contracts, preventing them from taking advantage of current low fuel prices, megaship capacities and more efficient supply chain management, according to […]
American Roll-on, Roll-off Carrier Group will replace the M/V Courage, which has damaged in a fire last June while crossing the North Sea and is being scrapped, with the 2006-built […]
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $52,000 civil penalty against Atlanta-based home improvement and construction retailer Home Depot for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials regulations.
A Jersey City, N.J. warehouse operation of Anheuser-Busch Inbev has reached a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to improve safety.
Brambles, an international pallet and crate supplier operating under the brands CHEP and IFCO, has announced a number of sustainability measures that it aims to implement by 2020.
CEVA Logistics appoints VP for contract logistics business development, while Coastal Cargo Co. hires general manager for its Pascagoula, Miss. operation.
Dayton Freight Lines names VP of legal, while Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints U.S. regional sales manager and Vnomics picks chief technology officer.
Heavy fuel oil leaking from the TS Taipei, which ran aground March 10 and split in two late last week, has contaminated approximately 1.24 miles of coastline in northern Taiwan, […]
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board is seeking public comment on its proposal to revoke existing class exemptions from railroad transportation regulations on certain commodities.
However, freight rates are still struggling and, according to shipping research and consulting firm Drewry, although consolidation may be a route to survival for some carriers, it can also create […]
The hull of the TS Taipei, which has been grounded off the coast of Keelung, Taiwan since March 10, cracked down the middle yesterday, spilling fuel and putting the containership […]
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union endorsement comes a month after the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the United States, chose not to endorse a candidate.
The chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is seeking answers to why the Army Corps of Engineers’ budget to dredge the Cuyahoga River Ship Channel for the Port […]
The United States imported 2.21 million net tons of steel in February, 16.5 percent less than January and 38.3 percent less year-over-year.
While Brussels Airport remains closed to passenger travel in the aftermath of Tuesday’s deadly terrorist attack, cargo-only flights are now permitted to operate on a limited basis at the Belgian […]
Supply chains throughout the world were hindered by $22.6 billion in losses from cargo theft and $33 billion in losses from the top five natural disasters during the year, according […]
Hardwood flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators has reached an agreement with the California Air Resources Board to resolve a previously disclosed inquiry regarding certain laminate flooring products sourced from China.
The U.S. Transportation Department this week initiated a proceeding to invite American air carriers to apply for available daytime flight slots at Tokyo’s downtown Haneda airport.
The Atlanta, Ga.-based supply chain technology firm purchased NDC Automation, an automated guided vehicle and software provider in Australia and New Zealand, for an undisclosed sum.
The Khapra Beetle larvae was discovered at the Port of Baltimore inside a 55,000-pound shipment of cumin seed from India.
Union Pacific names president of ShipCarsNow subsidiary, while Cargotec appoints CFO and TIACA elects Emirates VP to board.
APL expects to benefit from CMA CGM’s decision to maintain its longtime brand.
TRAXENS seeks to make its container-tracking technology an industry standard.
XPO Logistics appoints independent director, while essDOCS names chief commercial officer.
The European shipper group says a proposal by the European Commission to reform the way liner carriers announce general rate increases does not go far enough and the competition watchdog […]
Premium Transportation Services, which does business as Total Transportation Service Inc., cited industry, political and legal headwinds as reasons it filed for federal bankruptcy protection in Delaware on Monday.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization bill that would eliminate the exclusion of all-cargo operators from the FAA’s new Flightcrew Member Duty and […]
The illegal narcotics, valued at over $6 million, were discovered inside a refrigerated container consisting of frozen pineapples from Costa Rica.
Maritime Administrator Paul Jaenichen, Sr. told the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation he sees the United States moving from “amber” to “red” on the national security scale […]
The Federal Railroad Administration’s proposed regulations would require two engineers on all trains except for “operations that FRA believes do not pose significant safety risks to railroad employees, the general […]
The Commerce Department has determined that imports of certain hot-rolled steel flat products from Australia, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands, Turkey, and the United Kingdom are being dumped on […]
The United States sentenced two German shipping companies, which operated the vessel BBC Magellan, for attempting to hide an oily bilge dumping scheme.
The United States exported 782,172 net tons of steel in January, a 7.8 percent increase from December, but a 15.5 percent decline year-over-year.
Leaders of the global transportation industry signed a declaration yesterday at the Buckingham Palace to fight criminal wildlife trafficking.
Reading & Northern Railroad appoints forest products VP, while ICC Logistics Services names CCO and the Long Beach Harbor Commission picks directors.
Groups representing shippers and other businesses say they want to avoid a repeat of the disruptions and slowdowns at West Coast ports that contributed to severe cargo congestion during the […]
The Dow Jones Transportation Average closed at $7,690.41 yesterday, March 14, up nearly 2.5 percent from the end of 2015 and more than 16 percent compared to the two-year low […]
The pure car/truck carrier vessel Istra Ace leaked an unknown substance, suspected to be fuel, while docked at berth 202 in the Port of Los Angeles Sunday, according to the […]
The International Bunker Industry Association is partnering with the Trident Alliance due to their mutual concerns over proper enforcement of the future 0.5 percent Global Sulphur Cap.
Mayor Ras Baraka sent a letter to Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez and several other federal agencies complaining that too few minorities and women are being hired for dockworker positions […]
A Taiwan National Airborne Service Corps helicopter crashed after dropping members of the country’s Environmental Protection Agency on to the grounded TS Taipei to evaluate any potential environmental risks, according […]
Price indexes for U.S. imports and exports dropped 0.3 percent and 0.4 percent month-over-month, respectively, according to the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In a letter to the United States Coast Guard, a group of 49 shipper organizations from the agricultural sector say it is unreasonable for shippers to be required to tell […]
Responding to a Senate antitrust subcommittee, the Justice Department’s top antitrust official said the proposed voting trust is “an area of concern” as it could allow Canadian Pacific to make […]
Weight tickets submitted by roll-on/roll-off carrier Farrell Lines to support their billing invoices were “recreated” by Damco employees, which constituted a failure to comply with the terms of a contract […]
Shipment volumes and expenditures both bounced back in February, climbing 8.3 percent and 6.3 percent, respectively, from the previous month, according to the latest Cass Freight Index Report.
The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index has posted continuous declines since the start of 2016, while the World Container Index has fallen 62 percent in the past year and is currently […]
Canadian Pacific Railway is continuing to pursue an acquisition of Norfolk Southern Corp., officially asking shareholders to force the NS board to engage in negotiations regarding a potential merger of […]
The containership lessor is looking at opportunities for sale-leasebacks with liner companies, buying ships from private equity firms that are now look to exit the container shipping sector, and investing […]
The U.S. Transportation Department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration have proposed rules to screen, evaluate and treat truck drivers and railroad workers for obstructive sleep apnea.
The United States exported more volumes of beef, pork, and lamb in January compared to last year, but in terms of value, each segment experienced declines.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from DBN Carrier, Los Angeles (Bayasgalan […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Individuals knowing of a reason why an applicant should not receive a license should contact the FMC’s Office of Transportation Intermediaries.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Bruzzone Shipping, Freeport, […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 license applications for review. They include NVOCCs, NVO ocean freight forwarders, and an ocean freight forwarder.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Emjay Global, […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from AAW Global Logistics PTY Ltd., Victoria, Australia […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Clover […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from International Van Lines, Coral Springs, […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Individuals knowing of any reason why an applicant should not receive an OTI license or amendment are urged to contact the Office of Transportation Intermediaries.
Chris Welsh, Secretary General of the Global Shippers’ Forum told the ICHCA conference in Barcelona he wants an international forum to address the impact of ultra-large containerships and “super alliances” […]
Citing violations of federal export control regulations, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security has added a Chinese technology company and three of its affiliates to a list […]
Sens. Mike Lee and Amy Klobuchar wrote a letter to the United States attorney general’s office saying Canadian Pacific’s proposed takeover of Norfolk Southern Corp. could “limit the ability of […]
The Omani port signed a memorandum of understanding with two Iranian ports to facilitate trade growth between the two nations.
The Independent Pilots Association will make oral arguments to the U.S. Court of Appeals today in a lawsuit challenging the Federal Aviation Administration’s exclusion of all-cargo operators from its new […]
Job cuts at transportation and logistics companies during the month were again led by a decline in courier and messenger positions, according to recent preliminary data from the United States […]
Cargill appoints head of ocean transportation, while International Business Systems names Americas general manager and ClassNK picks new chairman.
Exports of goods and services from the United States decreased to $176.5 billion in January from $180.3 billion the month prior, according to data from the Commerce Department.
Providing the verified gross mass of laden cargo containers is not a commercial matter, but regulatory matter, according to a letter sent to the United States Coast Guard by the […]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed a set of national prerequisite training standards for entry-level commercial truck operators seeking to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
The U.S. Commerce Department this week preliminarily set antidumping duties on imports of certain cold-rolled steel flat products from Brazil, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
Jennifer Hedrick will replace Bruce Carlton as executive director and MCI USA will provide association management services to National Industrial Transportation League.
Providing the verified gross mass of laden cargo containers is not a commercial matter, but regulatory matter, according to a letter sent to the United States Coast Guard by the […]
The global trade and transportation software provider posted a net income of $20.6 million on record revenues of $185 million for the fiscal year 2016, which ended Jan. 31, 2015, […]
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation is scheduled to hold a vote today on President Obama’s nomination of acting administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration T.F. […]
Kuehne Holdings names president and Matchback Systems appoints IT VP, while Kuebix and CSX pick VPs of engineering.
The supply chain management software company posted a net profit of for $543K in the third quarter of its fiscal year 2016, which ended Jan. 31, up slightly from $467K […]
National Foreign Trade Council President Bill Reinsch issued a response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture making public its final rule to repeal U.S. country-of-origin labeling requirements for beef, chicken […]
A senior advisor for the World Shipping Council told the TPM 2016 conference in Long Beach, Calif. the group is troubled by the United States Coast Guard’s interpretation of the […]
The Global Consolidators Working Group sent an open letter to the International Maritime Organization asking for a “status update” on how member states will implement and enforce the new verified […]
The Global Consolidators Working Group sent an open letter to the International Maritime Organization asking for a “status update” on how member states will implement and enforce the new verified […]
Starting today, drayage drivers working for XPO Logistics subsidiaries XPO Cartage and XPO Port Services in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach plan to join truckers that have […]
