Trade and Compliance

Envirotainer names COO, while UPS appoints engineering VP and V.Group hires new communications head.

UPS agreed to pay $25 million to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims to the U.S. government in connection with its delivery of next-day packages.

Since they are so critical to trade, negotiations between dockworkers and employers should be governed in same way as railroads and airlines, argues Diana Furchtgott-Roth.

C.H. Robinson appoints global forwarding president, while CEVA Logistics names healthcare sector VP.

Non-MSP carriers worry they could lose more business under a new deal that would allow more local sourcing of food aid.

U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer denied the company’s motion, which alleged FedEx is protected from litigation as a common carrier.

Norfolk Southern names new marketing chief, while Momentum Transportation appoints operations VP.

Owner of the Alpine Eternity says the effort to resolve commercial dispute has been complicated by sanctions against Iran.

Cargo thefts in the United States were down 14% year-over-year by volume in the first quarter, but up 25% in value, according to the FreightWatch International Q1 2015 U.S. Cargo […]

New legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate seeks to provide the government with more data about port performance.

The United States and Armenia have entered into a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement.

Worldwide Express, Inmar appoint VPs, while Troy Container Lines announces retirement of VP Gimbert.

The Commerce Department has released the 11th edition of its guide to assist small and midsized enterprises with exporting.

Working with other universities, the MSU center will focus on research, education and training in safety and integration of UAS into the nation’s airspace.

Sunteck and Rand Logistics name senior executives, while TIACA and Shipbuilders Council of America top off boards.

Cargotec appoints head of MacGregor business area, ISS selects Port Manager for its new Anchorage office, and TRAC names chief commercial officer.

Appropriateness of detention and demurrage charges must be addressed on a case-by-case basis, says World Shipping Council.

A half dozen senators have asked the Obama administration to issue an emergency order to improve access to information for first responders to oil train derailments.

As West Coast port congestion started easing after new dock labor contract agreement, meat shippers found it easier to export to Asian buyers.

Saddle Creek Logistics Services appoints director of business development, while Purolator International names eastern district sales manager.

The containership was released early Thursday morning after Maersk provided a letter of understanding related to the underlying cargo case.

Crew on Maersk Tigris remains safe and are in good spirits, according to the Danish ocean carrier.

The Commerce Department on Tuesday reported U.S. exports of goods and services increased by $1.6 billion, or 0.9 percent, in March.

Transport America replaces retiring president, while CEVA Logistics selects COO of Global Air and Ocean Freight.

New Jersey Governor said he was “not unsympathetic to the merits of the bill,” but it was premature to consider withdrawal without a similar proposal in New York.

International Association of Ports and Harbors elects Americas region VP, while GAC appoints executive group vice president of Oil and Gas.

The proposal, which modifies the pricing structure for dry bulkers, LNG and LPG vessels, will be implemented along with a customer loyalty program.

UPS appoints new global sustainability director, while Port of Prince Rupert adds board member.

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command has begun accompanying U.S.-flagged maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx gave Marine Highway designation to projects on the Mississippi River, New York Harbor, and the Potomac River.

Roadrunner, Matchback Systems and Great Lakes Towing make executive and director-level appointments.

Rickmers, which manages the ship for Maersk said Iranian navy fired “warning shots” at Marshall Islands-flagged Maersk Tigris.

More needs to be done about these “unfair and unreasonable” fees, according to a joint letter from 94 industry organizations.

Global operator of Boeing 747 freighters Cargolux Airlines said it will temporarily ban the transport of lithium ion battery shipments, starting May 1.

UPS, AmeriQuest, AAPA, CEVA and Swissport make executive and director-level appointments.

American Waterways Operators elects new chairman, while Deutsche Post DHL Group shuffles Global Forwarding officers in wake of resignation.

The Texas Coalition for Transportation Productivity has thrown its support behind state legislation to increase weight limits for trucks transporting ocean containers.

Swissport, Scoular Co., Saddle Creek, Purolator, and CPG announce executive and director appointments.

Product is aimed at small and medium sized shippers.

E&WD will increase the Corps’ Civil Works fiscal 2016 budget to $5.597 billion, adding $864.75 million to the Obama administration’s request.

Indictment alleges the former shipping line employee authorized payment of phony invoices.

The European Commission has proposed amending its approvals process for imported commodities with biotechnology traits.

Sunset Transportation names new president, and CSX appoints VP of state government affairs in Northeast.

Maritime Administration originally awarded the money to Horizon Lines, but the ocean carrier did not move forward with the project and has since been broken up and sold to Pasha […]

Norfolk Southern expands roles of two VPs, while UTi and Cambridge Systematics add to management teams.

Maersk Group and Crowley Maritime say the new company, called Ardent, will be headquartered in Houston.

MOL (Canada), Ameriquest Transportation, and ABS Group made senior appointments.

The Federal Maritime Commission may institute more stringent monitoring of ocean carrier alliances, according to commissioner William P. Doyle.

New Jersey Attorney General cites the work of the NY/NJ Waterfront Commission as a bill to dissolve it sits on the Governor’s desk.

State Senate President Stephen Sweeney called for a $2-billion-a-year Transportation Trust Fund.

The U.S. Transportation Department on Friday released a regulatory package to enhance the safety crude oil and ethanol shipped by rail.

American Trucking Associations wants electronic speed limiters on all large trucks to be set at no higher than 65 mph.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 36 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

XVELA, a unit of Navis, aims to help carriers and port terminals work together.

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Customs organization ready to assist members with implementing WTO agreement.

Marine terminals sees congestion as precursor to challenges from Panama Canal.

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Transportation Intermediaries Association says truck safety scores on FMCSA website have led to misuse in lawsuits.

UTi Worldwide appoints co-presidents for forwarding, while the Port of New Orleans welcomes new commissioner.

Southern California container terminals clear backlog in wake of tentative ILWU contract.

While the Jones Act is seen as a pillar by many industry and government officials, it’s under heavy attack by some legislators and interests.

The average financial loss of these crimes was 205,625 euros (about $220,000), the trade group said.

The Commerce Department has concluded there’s both dumping and subsidization of these imports from China.

Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer says labor impasse sent “ripples through the U.S. economy.”

The International Civil Aviation Organization developed the prototype risk information repository in response to recommendations from the UN’s High-level Safety Conference in February.

Schenker AG names new head of contract logistics, while Abu Dhabi Terminals appoints CCO.

Fees are having “negative impact” on the fair, efficient and reliable movement of ocean cargo, according to a new report from the Federal Maritime Commission.

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board approved a joint proposal by Anacostia Rail Holdings’ Louisville & Indiana Railroad and CSX to upgrade the rail line.

Transportation, Commerce and State departments will review comments alleging sudsidies for Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways

MOL shuffles senior management with commercial chief, VP appointments, while Finnair appoints VP of global sales.

CSX names treasurer, while Shipco Transport appoints a new Chicago general manager.

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The federal agency said India met its ICAO safety standards and has now received a Category 1 rating.

Alleged hazardous materials shipments were offered for air transport without proper paperwork and package labels.

The agency alleges Optisource offered three undeclared hazmat shipments to UPS for air transport to Puerto Rico and Canada.

Regulators need to tell alliance cross traders “enough is enough,” says Lidinsky.

Manager did not comply with stricter California regulations, according to the International Transport Intermediaries Club.

Hub Group names chief information officer, while senior executives were appointed at Overseas Cargo, Atlas Logistics, and A.N. Deringer.

The U.S. Justice Department said AMA United Group, Malak Neseem Swares Boulos, and Amged Kamel Yonan Tawdraus pleaded guilty to Arms Export Control Act violations.

U.S. steel exports slipped to less than 900,000 net tons in February, after being above 1 million net tons last November.

Flash Global has named two senior VPs, while MyUS.com appointed a new CEO.

CEVA Logistics appointed EVP of global automotive sector, the National Retail Federation added two members to its government relations team, while Tatham Macinnes LLP hired a new partner.

NATA VP announces retirement, while NTSB swears in new vice chairman and Port of Cleveland appoints board chairman.

MOL selects new chairman and president, while DCLI appoints chief marketing officer and the Port of New Orleans names board leaders.

The Transportation Department will add conditions to ensure the airline maintains its daily service in the Seattle market year-round.

Two brothers were sentenced Friday in federal court in New York to serve three years in prison for smuggling firearms from the United States to the Philippines.

TeamOne Logistics appoints CEO, while Menlo Logistics promotes director of transportation strategy.

The legislation would immediately halt the use of older-model tank cars that have a high risk of puncturing and catching fire in derailments.

Momentum Transportation appoints VP of marketing, while LOC Group names two directors.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduced the Rail Shipper Fairness Act, which aims to reduce costs and service problems faced by a broad coalition of Wisconsin rail shippers.

FAA has proposed a $116,250 fine against Neovia Logistics Services of Irving, Texas, for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials regulations.

TOTE Services names a new labor relations director, while MBLX appoints business development director and AICM has announced its chairman and CEO.

The funds are part of the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) program’s fiscal year 2014 allocation.

DHL Global Forwarding appoints Singapore manager, while ICAO names new secretary general and ampCNG adds executives.

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YRC names new general counsel, while the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers appoints 2015 officers.