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.
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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.
When the World Customs Organization set out to establish the SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, it handpicked […]
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.
App has a range of other functions and is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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.
The Department of Homeland Security has made $100 million available for 2015 port security grants.
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.
The $461m purchase of Maher’s Canadian terminal will allow the Dubai-owned port operator to increase its U.S. business.
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.
The industrial real estate developer has started construction on two logistics projects in Japan’s Osaka market.
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.
The Turkish Steel Exporters’ Association has asked the U.S. Commerce Department to “consider all of the facts” in its recent proposal to impose countervailing duties.
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.
Riker Danzig elected a new partner and MatchBack Systems named its president and CEO, while appointed a corporate account manager and two service center managers.
Daseke has named three new board members, while BIFA appointed a dangerous goods adviser.
Pierre Danet will leave Hewlett Packard to join the ocean carrier as its new chief financial officer.
American Pallet Recycling and its former owner, Raymond Viola, have pleaded guilty to fraudulent pallet heat treatment claims.
Proposed fuel standards would cut oil use by 9 billion gallons and save truckers $30 billion in fuel costs, according to a new study by the group.
The agency has proposed civil penalties against three companies totaling $215,570 for hazardous materials regulations violations involving air transport.
Schenker AG’s chairman steps down, while ATA appoints new VP and Hansa Heavy Lift raises focus on Asia-Pacific with appointment.
Since it last updated these regulations, USDA said “business practices have evolved significantly and other countries have changed their livestock import requirements.”
Average value of cargo thefts increased 36% in 2014, according to a new report from FreightWatch International.
