Carbofin S.p.A. was sentenced to pay a criminal penalty of $2.75 million for knowingly falsifying the oil record book for its ship “Marigola.”
“Oil train accidents are increasing at an alarming rate,” Sen. Baldwin and Rep. Kind told the White House.
Gordley Associates hires trade policy expert, while RILA names vice president of international trade.
The International Association of Classifications Societies said it would continue to study the report and the will finalized the requirements soon.
The federal agency alleges shipments did not include relevant documents and were improperly packaged and labeled.
The Liberian Registry has appointed a new Hong Kong office manager, while Unicon named its L.A. branch manager.
Congressional watchdog agency told Senate lawmakers that FMCSA should enhance its Safety Measurement System for motor carriers.
Transplace appoints head of new consulting practice, while Sunteck names CIO and Locus Traxx hires EMEA market manager.
Capes Shipping hired a new general manager and Walker SCM picked a global business director.
Sunteck appoints CEO, while Transervice taps Greatwide Distribution CEO for EVP.
The revised agreement would allow collaboration on congestion, transportation infrastructure needs and pollution mitigation.
Southern California ports plan continued cooperation to get containers moving.
U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez announced Friday night the dockworkers’ union and its employers reached agreement on a new five-year contract.
Changes include minimum insurance requirements for railroads and a fund financed by levies on crude oil shippers.
Increased funding for ports—not just for marine terminals themselves, but connections via water and land—continue to be a key focus for the American Association of Port Authorities. In […]
Fast growing U.S. forage exports hit by West Coast port problems.
While the asset-based freight transportation business continues to consolidate into the hands of fewer and larger firms, the non-asset-based counterpart—made up mostly of freight forwarders and non-vessel-operating common carriers—remains […]
Amid the news about port congestion, the Port of Oakland was able to draw our attention to a little good news in February. The Army Corps of Engineers […]
Dewayne Gregoire said he was injured in a slip-and-fall accident while working as a tankerman on Enterprise Marine Services’ vessel, Marie. Like many injured seafarers, he chose to […]
U.S. Labor Secretary Perez announced Friday night the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association reached an agreement on a new five-year contract.
Furniture retailer IKEA has submitted its final plans to the City of Joliet, Ill. to proceed with building a distribution center there.
NationaLease names a vice president for dedicated services, and ISS appoints new head for marine outsourcing.
The U.S. and Canadian governments signed an arrangement to proceed with construction of a new publicly-owned bridge between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit.
Waukegan Port District has named a new manager, while MIQ appoints L.A.-area business development manager.
Labor Secretary Thomas Perez met both parties accompanied by a mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service who has been assisting in the talks since early January.
The National Retail Federation forecast an increase of 4.1 percent for in-store sales and up to 10 percent in non-store sales compared to 2014.
Union representing engineers, conductors agrees to arbitration.
Accident may be another spur to hurry federal regulations for more robust tank cars.
CSX names two executives to vice president posts, while Suttons Group appoints a new Americas director.
The United States questioned the validity of China’s so-called “demonstration bases-common service platform” export subsidy program.
The Justice, State and Interior departments announced the implementation of the U.S. National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking.
Users of Drivewyze PreClear are able to bypass Florida’s 22 ag inspection stations if they are not hauling farm products or refrigerated containers.
MNX Global Logistics appoints three vice presidents, while Saudi Airlines Cargo picks new charter director.
Kalmar appoints new vice president of services and MIQ names business development manager in Los Angeles.
AgTC claims loss of agriculture exports amounts to $1.75 billion per month.
Bay & Bay has appointed a new vice president, while ACI named new facilitation and IT director.
The Commerce Department reported U.S. exports set a record for the fifth year in a row.
The 2015 Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act passed Thursday by a vote of 260-163.
Port’s statistical boundary will cover 226.5 miles of the Ohio River across 15 counties, including a seven-mile reach of the Licking River.
WSC says shipowners face huge investment in technology that may not meet regulatory obligations.
Opponents say the fee drives port costs higher and those costs are difficult to pass on to shippers.
CR Ocean Engineering says it has now sold five scrubbers to reduce sulfur emissions to shipping companies.
T. Parker Host and Host Terminals appoint new operations VPs, while KOM International names president.
Port congestion is causing layoffs and inability to reach overseas consumers.
Justice Department said sentence is first against an executive in its roll-on/roll-off shipping investigation.
From the investigation, ITC will provide an overview of recent and current trends in Cuban imports of goods and services.
Analysts from IHS Maritime & Trade predict continued increases in fatal incidents in both the shipping and passenger sectors.
According to IHS Maritime and Trade, attacks on the port city of Mariupol have severely disrupted trading and the transport of fuel and industrial supplies in the Ukraine.
American Trucking Associations and Weber Logistics announce executive promotions.
C.R. England named two executives to HR positions and the Port of Houston reappointed Dean Corgey to the port commission.
Hansa Heavy Lift promotes from within, while Bibby Ship Management hires a new regional managing director.
National Waterways Foundation study shows economic impacts and benefits of modernizing the aging U.S. inland waterways freight transportation network.
Is there such a thing as a good tax? Many would quickly respond – “heck no.” Or, “aren’t we taxed enough already?” American businesses are subject to […]
Chris Koch is retiring as chief executive officer of the World Shipping Council in July, 15 years after he was hired to set up what has become the principal […]
Container Analytics with Ben Meyer Two months ago, this column took a detailed look at slow steaming, the practice of adding a vessel to a loop and extending total […]
Transporting 480-foot lengths of railroad track on specialized vessel means fewer welds.
With hundreds of thousands of containers facing huge delays at West Coast ports in recent months and many companies incurring huge bills for demurrage and detention, a recent 9th […]
Great Lakes vessel operators, shippers seek second large icebreaker for U.S. Coast Guard.
A congressional watchdog agency said the Agency for International Development could do more to assist AGOA countries develop export strategies.
The Commerce Department has determined that light truck and car tire imports from China have been dumped on the U.S. market.
According to the American Trucking Association, truck tonnage increased 3.5 percent for 2014.
A 5.3 percent increase in imports to nearly 2.4 million TEU was reported by the port.
Agency wants local businesses to get a piece of its spending.
Combined retail sales for November and December were the highest since 2011.
Cargo transported across the Great Lakes by U.S.-flag vessels in December “rebounded significantly,” according to the Lakes Carriers’ Association.
Senator seeks to change the “build America” requirement for Jones Act ships.
The DOT encouraged states to apply for the annual CVISN and PRISM grants, designed to further safety technology.
U.S. exports were $272 million last year; trade group says ban is unwarranted.
Andrew J. Zarauskas, a New Jersey resident, has been sentenced to 33 months in jail for illegally importing narwhal tusks and money laundering.
The Coalition for Transportation Productivity reports the record low is the result of ‘targeted truck weight reform.’
The formation of the U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba follows the recent announcement by the White House to lift long-held trade and travel restrictions on the Caribbean island country.
The port says terminals may extend hours for another month to deal with pre-Lunar New Year volumes.
November imports declined by more than 18%, settling at 3.63 million tons.
Contractors also get six month extension in dispute over basalt quality and concrete testing.
The U.S. Transportation Department issued a rule requiring U.S. airlines to accept musical instruments as carry-on or checked baggage on commercial passenger flights.
Panama Canal board gives green light to 5 million-TEU terminal; project goes to national assembly.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released its annual report to Congress on the status of China’s compliance with its World Trade Organization membership obligations.
“K” Line, CSAV were fined earlier this year in what the U.S. Justice Department said is an ongoing investigation.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has requested public comments on proposed changes to its dairy tariff-rate import quota licensing program.
The longshore union says the ‘few issues that remain unresolved relate directly to the carriers.’
The port’s spending equates to a 47-percent rise from 2006 levels.
Vestager has promised to compete GRU probe as quickly as possible.
The government will now require container truckers to show provincial licenses to access Port Metro Vancouver.
San Francisco anchorages are filling up.
The Pacific Maritime Association wants a federal mediator to assist with contract talks with the ILWU.
The Taiwanese carrier says its membership in CKYHE will allow it to use big ships efficiently.
CSAV increases its stake in Hapag-Lloyd to 34 percent.
The German ocean carrier raised 352 million euros (U.S. 414 million) in gross proceeds through a capital increase, with 96.5 percent of the existing shareholders exercising their subscription rights that […]
Preliminary figures from the International Civil Aviation Organization show a rebound in air cargo.
In Oakland, the port has seen a higher number of ships at anchor, and ships are off schedule from Los Angeles.
Airport operator MAG Property and logistics property specialist Stoford submit joint plans for logistics unit at Airport City Manchester.
Dutch agribusiness and trading company Nidera has acquired the USA/USC Terminal at the port of Constanta.
The Commerce Department found that certain steel nail imports from South Korea, Malaysia, Oman and Vietnam have been dumped on the U.S. market.
The Canadian Government introduced new regulations to reduce accidents at federally regulated grade crossings.
TSA members propose a GRI and a peak-season surcharge.
The Senate passed legislation, as part of the ABLE Act, to enact a 9-cent increase to the barge diesel fuel user fee.
Carbofin S.PA. pleaded guilty to three counts of violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships related to the deliberate concealment of vessel pollution.
ILWU sends PMA proposals, as Congressman Bill Shuster writes to president about West Coast Longshore negotiations.
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined the country’s makers of carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod are harmed by similar imports from China.
The firm found that shippers are likely to ask that most fuel savings to be passed on to them and will benefit more than carriers from lower prices.
