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.
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.
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Fast growing U.S. forage exports hit by West Coast port problems.
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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.
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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.
