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UASC appoints new chairman and vice chairman, while Matson names Alaska VP.

Officials from the California Department of Transportation plan to partially reopen the closed-off section of the important freight thoroughfare Friday.

The agreements between the port, terminal operators and the Environmental Protection Agency is aimed at reducing emissions from idling trucks and terminal equipment.

Federal Maritime Commissioner Mario Cordero is pressing terminal operators to justify a recent increase in PierPass fees, which they claim still do not fully pay for night and Saturday operations.

GT USA names U.S. terminals operations manager, while Davies Turner picks U.K. national sales director.

The Federal Maritime Commission found the Northwest Seaport Alliance is not likely to reduce competition or result in an unreasonable increase in cost or reduction in service.

The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security on Tuesday implemented the State Department secretary’s removal of Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Puget Sound Pilots hires former Port of Seattle Maritime Division head as executive director, and Port of Coos Bay chief executive officer steps down.

EU antitrust regulators said Kuehne + Nagel, Express Interfracht, and Schenker operated as a cartel, fixing prices on their joint “Balkantrain” and “Soptrain” services in Europe from July 2004 to […]

ABC appoints VP in Europe and KCS names marketing chief, while GES announces new chief commercial officer.

The derailment of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe train spilled more than 35,000 gallons of crude oil just east of Culbertson, Mont., according to an e-mail from DOT official Michael […]

The World Trade Organization’s Information Technology Agreement was expanded last week to include additional tariff cuts on high-tech trade.

The World Trade Organization on Wednesday announced the expansion of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), which promises to phase out hundreds of tariffs on information technology exports worldwide.

Gov. Brown says the new state report should establish “clear targets to improve freight efficiency, transition to zero-emission technologies, and increase competitiveness.”

The National Transportation Safety Board weighed in on the National Airlines Boeing 747 freighter crash at Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan in 2013.

With tighter ship sulfur emission caps, scrubbers and heavier fuel may become attractive.

L.A. terminal maximizes capacity with on-dock rail, automated stacking, and “auto-strads.”

Ag shippers suggest ways to improve container flow through the country’s marine terminals.

BNSF Logistics develops rail equipment, services to handle increasingly larger wind turbine blades.

   The Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI) has provided an interesting window into China’s ambition to continue growing its international shipping business.    China “will remain the largest cargo trader […]

   It does not come into effect until July 1, 2016, but the World Shipping Council and other organizations are reminding shippers that mandatory amendments to the International Convention for […]

   The U.S. Export-Import Bank has been called a purveyor of “corporate welfare” and a “boondoggle,” but the federal government-backed institution has long proven a useful and secure financial tool […]

   In a dispute involving cargo damaged during Hurricane Sandy in 2012, a federal judge found the storm was an “Act of God,” absolving the defendant from liability. (Lord & […]

Crowley appoints IT VP and WCI hires government relations direction, while Cambridge Systematics, SMARTRAC and Sedex Global name senior executives.

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a 2014 Kansas Supreme Court ruling that said the express carrier violated the Kansas Wage Payment Act in not treating drivers as employees.

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.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

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.