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State’s wine exporters find success, despite an intensively competitive market.

Descartes Systems Group said Wednesday it has acquired Oz Development, a provider of application integration solutions that help small-to-midsized businesses automate their logistics and supply chain processes.

Maffei, a former U.S. Representative for New York, will take the place of current Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr., according to a statement from the White House.

CSX has named its vice president of strategy, while European forwarder association CLECAT appoints new president.

The U.S. Maritime Administration notified the Mississippi State Port Authority that the Port of Gulfport has been designated as a “strategic seaport” by the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command.

Intelligrated picks senior director for commercial operations and Jettainer names new sales director.

FMC Chairman Mario Cordero said shippers are complaining about higher PierPass costs and worsening service.

A half dozen former U.S. agriculture secretaries from both Republican and Democratic White Houses are urging Congress to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The United States exported 811,584 net tons of steel in September and 7.75 million net tons of steel during the first nine months of 2015, down 21.5 percent and 15.3 […]

Christopher Koch, senior advisor to the World Shipping Council, says container shipping faces a cost-control crusade and “green storm” of environmental regulations.

With a lack of preference cargo, carriers that move international cargo are exiting the U.S. flag; fleet has shrunk from 106 to 78 in past four years.

China’s National Development and Reform Commission is visiting liner carrier offices throughout the country as part of its surcharges investigation.

Canadian Pacific is looking to merge with fellow Class I railroad Norfolk Southern, but NS appears less than receptive to the offer, referring to it as a “low-premium” offer in […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service has awarded fiscal year 2016 funding to more than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations to help expand commercial export markets for their members’ […]

The International Trade Commission on Tuesday started an investigation to assess the likely impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement on the U.S. economy.

The Canadian port and City of Port Moody formed a partnership to establish an anchorage area to resolve issues related to abandoned and illegally anchored vessels in Port Moody Inlet.

Port Freeport’s CEO will retire, while National Interstate appoints a new president.

NTSB says the Navy was unable to locate ship’s mast and its base where voyage data recorder was mounted.

Congress has until the end of the week to reconcile respective long-term federal transportation and infrastructure spending bills from the House and Senate and prevent a shutdown of highway funding.

Ahmad Feras Diri of London was arraigned Friday in the United States on charges that he allegedly conspired to illegally export U.S. chemical laboratory equipment to Syria.

Nearly half of the 250 bridges observed showed signs of “significant stress and decay,” according to a new investigative report from environmental advocacy groups Waterkeeper Alliance and ForestEthics.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo expressed concerns a project to build a liquid natural gas terminal 19 miles off Long Island could potentially become a target for terrorism, create problems […]

Price indexes for both imports to and exports from the United States have now fallen in 10 of the past 12 months, according to the most recent data from the […]

A DSD Shipping company memo warned employees “could get caught for polluting” if an oily-water separator on the vessel Stavanger Blossom was not fixed, and now three seamen face the […]

Uruguay is the only foreign country to receive the United State Department of Agriculture’s “Never Ever 3” certification, which requires an open range production system, without the use of antibiotics, […]

The new Country Commercial Guides are prepared by trade and economic specialists at U.S. embassies and consulates to highlight market conditions in each country, according to a statement from the […]

C.H. Robinson has named new North American Surface Transportation division president, while Crowley has appointed VP for stakeholders relations in Alaska.

A Temando survey conducted by Research Now revealed that 76 percent of all retailers are not well prepared to handle shipping delays and uncertainty during the holiday season.

Cargo thefts in the United States were up 7 percent in value despite falling 18 percent by volume in the third quarter of 2015 compared with the second quarter, according […]

Combined with the sweeping Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement signed last month, the Chinese policy could help “ignite new trade,” according to Federal Maritime Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $68,000 civil penalty against City of Industry, Calif.-based Unical Aviation for allegedly violating the nation’s hazardous materials rules.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 5,000 pieces of counterfeit soccer apparel items near the Washington Dulles International Airport Nov. 2.

Centiro has named a VP for global sales, while the Ports of Indiana Commission has added a new member.

China’s Ministry of Transport is also concerned about recent growth in shipping surcharges, according to the Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle, who recently returned from bilateral maritime talks in […]

Sensor analytics company Savi said the acquisition of 17.65 percent of its shares by SGS, a leading inspection, verification, testing and certification firm, will allow it to access new markets.

Linda Morgan, a well-known Washington transportation attorney and former U.S. Surface Transportation Board chairman, died at the age of 64 on Nov. 4 after a long battle with breast cancer.

Crowley appoints VPs to government services and global ship management, while essDOCS names new chairman.

Stock in both Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and Norfolk Southern Corp. shot up yesterday amid rumors the second-largest Class I railroad in Canada is mulling a potential takeover of NS.

Exports from the second largest economy in the world dropped for the fourth consecutive month, while Chinese imports continued to tumble, dropping nearly 19 percent compared to October 2014.

Chinese carriers COSCO and China Shipping told the Federal Maritime Commission they are in the beginning stages of a merger, while Bloomberg reported CMA CGM has entered into talks to […]

The international trade deficit, a negative balance in which the overall value of a country’s imports exceed that of its exports, declined from $48.0 billion in August to $40.8 billion […]

The Dubai-based ocean carrier launched a new mobile application that features round-the-clock shipment tracking, schedule search options and enhanced track and trace functionality.

Drayage drivers for XPO Logistics, Intermodal Bridge Transport (IBT) and Gold Point in Los Angeles and Long Beach, and Cal Cartage warehouse workers have ended their strike, but protests at […]

CenterPoint Properties names head of U.S. western region, while International Container Terminal Services, Inc. promotes three VPs.

The U.S. Navy will continue to search for the bridge, which contains a voyage data recorder that may hold clues as to what happened to the TOTE Maritime cargo ship […]

The U.S. Navy will continue to search for the bridge, which contains a voyage data recorder that may hold clues as to what happened to the TOTE Maritime cargo ship […]

Industry officials say there are many practical issues to work out prior to new International Maritime Organization regulations going into effect July 1, 2016.

V3 Transportation adds a senior advisor, while the Port of Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners names chief of staff.

Maryland Port Administration appoints director of harbor development, North Carolina State Ports Authority picks new CFO and Port of New York and New Jersey names interim general counsel, while Ryder […]

TOTE Maritime alleges it exercised due diligence to supply the ill-fated cargo ship with suitable and working engines, personnel, and other necessary equipment, according to recent court filings.

Cargo 2000, an IATA interest group, wrapped up a meeting last week in Vienna that focused on finalizing its airport-to-airport and starting revisions of its door-to-door process definitions for air […]

The U.S. Navy used side scan sonar devices to locate the wreck under 15,000 feet of water, and additional equipment will be required to confirm ship’s identity, according to the […]

Seven marine terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been locking out companies targeted by protesters, according to the Harbor Trucking Association, a trade association representing […]

The stop-gap funding measure also included an extension of the deadline for railways to implement Positive Train Control until 2018 at the earliest, a provision some Senate Democrats say shouldn’t […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation selected 39 infrastructure projects from 627 eligible applications requesting a combined $10.1 billion in Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant funding.

The Senate on Wednesday approved a House measure to extend federal transportation spending for three weeks and prevent a shutdown in funding today.

The ocean procurement software provider launched Xeneta Insight for small and medium businesses and Xeneta Intelligence for large volume shipping companies.

The Norther California port will make 75 percent of the energy it purchases for tenants greenhouse gas-free within three years, according to a statement from the Oakland port authority.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Miami International Airport found the counterfeit bracelets in a shipment from China.

The Navy will now use side scan sonar in attempt to locate the wreck in a search area near Crooked Island, Bahamas, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.

APL Ltd. has agreed to pay the United States government $9.8 million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act in regard to a contract to provide GPS tracking […]

The Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday approved Sarah Feinberg to be administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration by a 19-1 vote in an off-the-floor markup.

The 443 total cargo thefts reported in the region during the quarter were almost double the number recorded in the same period in 2014, according to the FreightWatch International Q3 […]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico East commercial facility found the illegal drugs, worth an estimated $726,000, hidden in a shipment of scrap metal.

A first-in-nation pest and four different pests new to the Delaware Valley were intercepted at the Port of Philadelphia, while another new pest was found at Port Everglades.

West Calcasieu Port re-elects board president for another term, while Broekman Logistics appoints managing director of its breakbulk terminal operations.

The legislation, which would extend federal highway and infrastructure spending until Nov. 20, now goes to the Senate for approval in advance of the Oct. 29 expiration of current funding.

The Justice Department on Monday said Alexander Posobilov, Shavkat Abdullaev and Anastasia Diatlova were convicted of illegally exporting controlled microelectronics to Russia.

Sparrows Point Terminal names VP of development and Kerry Logistics picks Europe managing director, while Troy Container Line appoints team leadership and The Nautical Institute taps COO.

The Greenbrier Cos. names chief strategic officer, while Coastal Cargo Co. appoints head of Houston operation.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has promised to support the Independent Pilots Association’s decision and stand with UPS pilots in the strike.

The industrial and logistics real estate specialist saw net earnings grow over 90 percent and revenues up nearly 40 percent, respectively, compared to the third quarter of 2014, according to […]

A federal law inhibiting truck drivers from crossing state lines until they turn 21 is “illogical” and is making it more difficult for carriers to attract young drivers, according to […]

The dredging project would allow the Port of Charleston, S.C. to handle cargo ships with a draft of up to 48 feet with no tidal restrictions, according to the port.

The Federal Maritime Commission will also seek comment on revising service contract regulations.

According to the indictment, three FedEx employees allegedly rerouted wireless devices to two co-conspirators in a shipping theft scheme that defrauded FedEx of more than $1.7 million, the Department of […]

The worldwide fleet grew at its slowest annual rate in over a decade in 2014, according to an annual study performed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development […]

The National Transportation Safety Board issued an update on its ongoing investigation into the sinking of the TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico cargo vessel.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will use a $2 million federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement grant to help truckers cover up to 50 percent […]

USCIB names new director of customs and trade facilitation, while Coastal Cargo Group picks general manager for New Orleans office.

Meanwhile, a Navy tugboat is en route to the last known location of the ill-fated cargo vessel near Crooked Island, Bahamas carrying equipment to search for the sunken remains of […]

The U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a five-year sentence for Frank Peake, the former president of Sea Star Line, which recently rebranded as TOTE Maritime.

   To many readers, American Shipper is like that classic piece of furniture found inside your office or home.    The publication for many years has had a finish that […]

   After completing the long-awaited Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, the Obama administration now faces its next challenge—promoting the trade pact to the Congress and voters, especially with a presidential election year […]

   The U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP 21) gets underway on Nov. 30 and it will be interesting to see if it comes forward with any recommendations for shipping.   […]

   Even in tech-happy San Francisco the annual “Dreamforce” conference that the software company Salesforce puts on is a big to-do. This year more than 150,000 people were expected to […]

Western Canada container port gains newfound momentum from electronic appointment system.

Investigators begin probe into the sinking of El Faro off coast of the Bahamas.

Imports to the second largest economy in the world dropped 17.7 percent in September compared to the same month a year ago and have now fallen for 11 consecutive months.

SMC³, a less-than-truckload pricing and transit technology provider, will add truckload and LTL cost modeling provider Transportation Costing Group to its portfolio.

The Suddath Cos.’s CFO retires, while Mersey Maritime names new CEO.

The acquisition of Docdata’s order fulfillment, returns logistics and online payment services will complement Ingram Micro’s existing business.

The VetOpps bill (H.R. 3739) will allow qualified Veterans Administration doctors to perform medical exams required by the Transportation Department to obtain a commercial driver’s licence.

Chief U.S. District Court Judge Gregory K. Frizzel sentenced former chief executive James Douglas Pielsticker to serve seven and one-half years in prison and pay a fine of $21 million […]

The derailment of a CSX train carrying Bakken crude, which resulted in a fire that forced the evacuation of hundreds of area residents, was caused by a defect that was […]

In a response to the ITF recommendations, the International Chamber of Shipping said it prefers a fuel levy, rather than an emissions trading scheme, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from […]

No one was killed in the latest blast at a warehouse that Chinese officials said was in violation of rent laws.

DB Schenker Rail names new CEO, while Scandinavian Bunkering appoints managing director and Sparrows Point Terminal picks advisor.

The legislation (HR 702) also includes a provision to increase funding for the 60 ships in the Maritime Security Program from $3 million to $5 million.

Federal Aviation Administration officials say they plan to back a proposed international ban on shipping potentially dangerous lithium ion batteries on passenger airlines, according to multiple media reports.