UPS Capital’s acquisition of the logistics arm of global integrated security company G4S is its second recent purchase in the high-value cargo logistics sector.
United States retail and food services sales were up 1.4 percent in June compared to the previous year, according to advance monthly sales estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
USA Truck appoints CEO, while England Logistics and High Road Partners appoint VPs, and the Renault-Nissan Alliance picks new head of supply chain.
The U.S. Commerce Department has released 19 new reports to help the country’s exporters identify potential overseas markets.
Duluth Seaway Port Authority names business director and Port of Long Beach gets new communications chief, while TIACA appoints five to board.
U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper ruled that federal law precludes Massachusetts from regulating transportation rates, routes and services by requiring express delivery drivers to be company employees.
The state of Washington passed a $16.2 billion transportation investment package designed to speed up the movement of cargo through ports and freight corridors in the Pacific Northwest.
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $52,500 penalty against Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters for allegedly violating the U.S. hazmat rules.
The U.S. Maritime Administration, Foreign Agricultural Service and U.S. Agency for International Development have all been asked to produce documents and information relating to negotiations to change the Maritime Security […]
Customs workers at the Port of Necochea in Argentina said they would hold a pay-related strike July 10, July 16 and July 17.
North American subsidiary of the Swedish automaker awarded a two-year contract extension to CEVA Logistics for customs brokerage services.
Crowley Maritime promotes two vice presidents.
Legislation would index the gas tax to inflation after the initial $0.10 increase to prevent future transportation funding standoffs in Congress, according to the bill’s sponsor.
Federal Maritime Commissioner Richard Lidinsky noted shippers diverted cargo to Canadian and Mexican ports to avoid port congestion on the United States West Coast.
A first-in-port insect was discovered at Port Manatee on fruit imported from Mexico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement.
MacroPoint hires new VP, while Bibby Ship Management names safety and quality director.
DP World London Gateway names supply chain manager, while American Airlines appoints cargo sales manager to target new global markets.
The Justice Department arraigned four people in Newark, N.J. based on charges of allegedly smuggling fake handheld electronic devices from China into the United States.
The agency announced it will amend regulations to allow for the importation of chilled and frozen beef from Northern Argentina and fourteen states in Brazil.
CCM names new chief operating officer, while Agility appoints CEO for South Asia and ATA adds VP of supply chain security.
Mary Thien Hoang has served as chief of staff for Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero since April of 2013 and will remain in that position.
ITSTL appoints CEO and SSA elects new president, while the USDA and USTR name policy and technical advisory committee members.
The International Chamber of Shipping complained protectionist policies could limit access to U.S. oil and gas exports.
The agreements will help finance the purchase of containers and ships, and the development of maritime infrastructure between Europe and China.
Lim, a native of South Korea, is currently the president of the Port of Busan, but has spent years working at the United Nations agency.
The footwear and apparel giant’s 2.8 million-square-foot distribution center opened June 26.
GPA re-elects board chairman, while UPS names U.S. west region president.
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $77,000 civil penalty against the Orlando, Fla. airfreight carrier for failing to safely load cargo on its flights.
Ocean carrier and terminal operator members of the PPOIA agreement could be asked to provide additional information as the Federal Maritime Commission continues to diagnose the root causes of West […]
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development endorsed a fiscal year 2016 funding measure, which will now be considered by the full Senate Appropriations Committee.
Representatives from various meat and livestock associations told the Senate Agriculture Committee to get in line with House lawmakers and repeal mandatory country of origin labeling.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that the state’s highways and bridges will receive $1.97 billion in building, maintenance and repair funding.
The Port of Seattle has hired a new economic development director, while Tiger Cool names marketing VP and Crane Worldwide appoints CIO.
An official from the U.S. Agency for International Development said discussions about the Maritime Security Program are ongoing.
The Federal Maritime Commission said its detailed monitoring of the Maersk-MSC alliance in the east-west liner trades has “raised no red flags.”
The Federal Maritime Commission will likely meet with European and Chinese shipping regulators on a yearly basis, following recent talks in Brussels.
United Arab Shipping Co.will be exempt from the Federal Maritime Commission’s “controlled carrier” requirement that it provide 30 days’ notice of any reduction in its published tariff rates.
ZIM appoints new CIO, while Rand Logistics eliminates vice chairman position and FPS Victoria adds Australian operations manager.
American Association of Port Authorities says it supports the intent of the port “sunshine” bill, but thinks its approach to collecting information may be misguided.
The U.S. Coast Guard outlined the conditions of entry, which will be applied to any vessel that has called Gambia within its last five port calls before entering the United […]
Crane Worldwide Logistics appoints global sales VP, while Con-way Truckload picks interim president.
The Senate late Monday overwhelmingly approved the nomination of Coast Guard Vice Adm. Peter Neffenger to take over as the next head of the Transportation Security Administration.
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $70,000 civil penalty against Home Depot of Atlanta for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials regulations.
Swiss World Cargo lands new cargo head, while new managers are appointed within IJS Global and CEVA, and JAXPORT names new board members.
The new legislation is supported by Port of Portland, Oregon container terminal operator International Container Terminal Services Inc.
A new report from the European Shippers Council outlines the potential positive and negative effects of large-scale ocean carrier cooperation and alliances.
The aircraft manufacturer opened a research and technology center in Huntsville, Ala. on June 18.
AFFLINK names business development VP, while Con-way Inc. adds three to board.
Climate-change campaigners turn up heat in debate over ship operations.
The Rice Corp. filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (SDNY) seeking to enforce an arbitration award it obtained against Express Sea Transport […]
No one likes to be stuck in traffic, so it’s easy to understand that finding young, motivated people these days who want to drive long-haul big rigs over the […]
Discussions in Brussels focused on the global trend towards increased ocean carrier cooperation and regulatory and policy issues related to ports.
An unusual pest was found at the Port of Miami, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey replaces retiring port commerce director, while MacroPoint hires vice president of customer experience and director of national sales.
Study from Boston Consulting Group and C.H. Robinson said the cargo most in play will be destined for the “battleground region” in the Midwest.
Third party logistics market is now dominated by around 50 companies in post-industrial countries, according to a new report from supply chain management market research and consulting firm Armstrong & […]
BIFA names new national chairman, while AKD hires two senior executives.
Shipper group argues the current framework of U.S. rail regulations is “broken” and “needs to be rethought and rebuilt.”
International Association of Classification Societies has adopted new safety rules in response to break-up of the MOL Comfort in 2013.
FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.http://www.fmc.gov/
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Dove Global […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Nautical Shipping Line, Karachi, Pakistan […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has recently received 10 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received a non-vessel-operating common carrier license application from EXL Logistics, Miami (Marcelo Kroeff, vice […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received a non-vessel-operating common carrier license application from Phison International, Elk Grove Village, […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Requests come from six states: California, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, South Carolina and Washington.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
DNV and Kane Is Able appoint senior executives, while FPS and the University of Denver’s Transportation Institute add to their boards.
U.S. District Court Judge Analisa Torres ruled the New York Container Terminal had no “reasonable or practical way” to protect over 2,200 containers damaged in the storm.
The Environmental Protection Agency said U.S. planes emit about 11 percent of greenhouse gas emissions among the transportation sector.
Florida East Coast Railway began deploying GE’s Transportation’s RailConnect mCrew product to maximize efficiency.
Cathay Pacific appoints new head of cargo, while Matchback Systems names IT director.
The liquid food transportation specialist partnered with wash station chain Quala for its new terminal locations.
Port of San Diego appoints new head, while Globe Express Services names CEO.
A new report authored by the National Research Council’s Transportation Research Board recommends STB hearings on “unreasonable” rates be replaced by independent arbitration.
Transportation and warehousing segment added 13,000 new jobs in May, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The FAA has proposed a $63,000 civil penalty against CTC Battery of Hayward, Calif., for allegedly violating federal hazardous material transport regulations.
Panalpina names new COO and CIO, while Port Freeport commission elects new officers and Bouchard Transportation appoints VP.
Labor groups reacted to Senator Gardner’s PORTS legislation, which would expand the Taft-Hartley Act.
Aim of the Northwest Seaport Alliance is to protect and attract more cargo to Puget Sound region.
Harsh winter weather, West Coast port congestion, plunging oil prices and a strong dollar all contributed to a weaker economic growth forecast, according to the International Monetary Fund’s 2015 U.S. […]
The new Senate bill would allow state governors to invoke Taft-Hartley in an attempt to mitigate port congestion stemming from labor disputes.
National Retail Federation appoints new research VP, while Greencarriers picks heads of global sales and road freight.
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $70,050 civil penalty against the University of Wisconsin-Madison for alleged hazmat regulations violations.
The Federal Railroad Administration will supply a $6.8 million Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan to the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad.
AIIS warned this “negative trend is now growing more pronounced, and, if it continues, the year-to-date total could soon fall below 2014.”
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed civil penalties ranging from $54,000 to $81,669 against three companies for allegedly violating federal hazmat rules.
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $227,500 civil penalty against AmplaChem of Carmel, Ind.
C.H. Robinson appoints new CFO and CIO, while Transfix names senior VP of sales.
Average annual exports in the Asia Pacific region grew from $4.1 billion for the five years before free trade agreements to $6 billion for the five years following their introduction, […]
Norfolk Southern adjusts intermodal operations oversight, while Suddath Cos. appoints new CEO.
Changes to Maritime Security Program could harm other U.S.-flag carriers.
