The newly opened West Rail Bypass International Bridge at Brownsville, Texas is the first new rail crossing constructed between the U.S. and Mexico since 1910.
Tideworks’ terminal operating system will go live at Port Everglades in early 2016.
Falling crude prices have yet to further lessen the average price of gas at the pump for U.S. consumers, but market analyst Lundberg Survey Inc. has predicted a more than 20 cent reduction in the coming weeks.
The North American-based automated material handling solutions and software provider said the enhanced software offers simplified configurability, a new user interface and experience and support for various operating systems and databases.
CEVA appoints CFO, DB Schenker selects CIO, CenterPoint names senior VP of investments, and Troy Container Line picks Midwest account executive.
The Commerce Department, in its preliminary determinations, has found that imports of certain uncoated paper from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia and Portugal have been dumped on the U.S. market.
ZIM has appointed a president to lead its newly established U.S. agency, while SEKO names chief client solutions officer.
A Department of Transportation study found over 75 percent of truck drivers and nearly 66 percent of logistics professionals reported regularly having difficulty finding safe – and legal – parking during rest periods.
Part of a shipment of polyester flags and rubber mats from a Chinese company, Chesta, was damaged or lost when a BNSF train derailed. An intermodal container containing the cargo arrived from Shanghai in Los Angeles and then was put on a BNSF train for inland carriage to the consignee and owner of […]
There’s been a lot of attention in the news these days about how large logistics services providers are buying up similarly large to midsized counterparts to add to their portfolios. Since the start of the year, the announcements have come fast and furious. Here’s some of the most notable acquisition plays so far: […]
It’s still too early to tell, but 3D printing may reshape some traditional supply chains.
The Greek government last week announced deadlines to receive offers for the state-owned ports of Piraeus and Thessaloniki as part of its latest bailout deal with the European Union.
Roadrunner names board audit committee chairman and Matson appoints replacement for longtime company spokesman, while U.S. Customs and Border Protection promotes assistant director for trade operations in Laredo.
Ocean carrier MSC said it will divert cargo destined for Hodeidah to the Port of Aden after airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition caused major damage to port infrastructure.
Brambles Ltd., operator of a global plastic pallet pool, has acquired the remaining two-thirds of IFCO Japan that it did not already own.
Echo Global Logistics appoints new VP of marketing, while Alliance Shippers names VP for Ohio Valley region.
Customs workers at Brazilian ports have planned a pay-related, ‘standard operation’ strike in which the minimum permitted numbers of staff will be on duty.
Danish carrier will no longer transport chemical that has been blamed for ship fires.
The third party logistics provider said it will launch an updated version of RapidLink, its web-based supply chain software and service solution.
At least 56 dead, including 21 firefighters, reported in the aftermath of Wednesday’s explosion in the northern Chinese port.
The MacArthur Lock, one of the two actively used locks at the Soo Locks complex, is closed until about Aug. 19, as repairs are taking longer than expected.
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway totaled 6.6 million tons in July, a year-over-year decline of 9 percent.
FedEx Trade Networks appoints new COO, while RedLine Solutions names marketing director.
United Arab Shipping Co. agreed to pay $537,000 to the FMC to settle rebate allegations.
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed civil penalties ranging from $54,000 to $63,000 against four companies for allegedly violating the country’s hazardous materials transport regulations.
Although there are still some lingering congestion issues, retailers and logistics services providers are working together to ensure imports flow smoothly to store shelves.
The American Institute for International Steel reported U.S. steel shipments improved slightly in June from the prior two months, but were still down year-over-year.
The Federal Railroad Administration told House lawmakers in a report that despite seven years of assistance many railroads will miss the Dec. 31 deadline to implement positive trade control.
Con-way Multimodal names sales director and Safeway Trucking appoints VP, while Kennedy/Jenks picks hires consultant and Daseke adds board members.
With waterway’s expansion now 93 percent complete, employees task with building the new locks are demanding wage increase.
Three different pests capable of causing damage were discovered at the Port of Philadelphia, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement.
New sections and bypasses in the 72-kilometer stretch of the waterway will reduce waiting time and transit times, according to Suez Canal authorities.
President Obama on Wednesday announced his intent to nominate T.F. Scott Darling III to administrator of the Transportation Department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Mergers and acquisitions in the transportation and logistics sector in the first six months of the year, which have included several multi-billion dollar deals, are off to the hottest start in seven years, according to a new report from PwC US.
The Commerce Department on Wednesday said the country’s exports of goods and services for June fell slightly to $188.6 billion, compared to $188.7 billion in May.
The online retailer released its blueprint for the utilization of delivery drones at a NASA conference last week.
Cargo thefts in the United States were down 11 percent by volume in the second quarter and 25 percent in value compared with the first quarter, according to the FreightWatch International Q2 2015 U.S. Cargo Theft Report.
Swiss WorldCargo and Lufthansa Cargo said their new cargo pricing structure, effective Oct. 25, will contain just two components: a net rate and an “airfreight surcharge.”
Norfolk Southern CIO and Inchcape CEO to retire, while Llamasoft picks up global sales VP, Hanson Logistics adds board members, and BSM names CFO.
Brent crude, considered by most analysts to be the global benchmark for oil prices, fell below $50 a barrel for the first time since January amid slowing demand growth and growing global oversupply.
Delta Air Lines said, effective immediately, that it will no longer transport shipments of lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo trophies worldwide.
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions names CEO, while the Duluth Seaway Port Authority picks port planning director.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Individuals knowing of a reason why an applicant should not receive a license should contact the Office of Transportation Intermediaries.
FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier/ocean freight forwarder license applications from 721 Logistics, Lester, Pa. (Lawrence Antonucci, member); and Royal Port Container Lines, South Plainfield, N.J. (Muhammad M. Bhati, director). The agency also received ocean freight […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from All International Solutions, Gardena, Calif. (Alexis F. Robin, president); and J.F. Hillebrand USA, Rahway, N.J. (Linda Leonard, vice president). The agency received NVO/ocean freight forwarder license applications from D&D […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Individuals knowing of any reason why an applicant should not receive an OTI license or amendment are urged to contact the Office of Transportation Intermediaries.
Individuals knowing of any reason why an applicant should not receive an OTI license or amendment are urged to contact the FMC’s Office of Transportation Intermediaries.
The European Commission will now conduct an in-depth analysis under the EU’s merger regulations before coming to a decision on FedEx’s $4.8 billion offer to buy TNT.
The cost to Matson could be as much as $15.4 million, and the ocean carrier will cease its molasses operations in Honolulu as part of the settlement.
Union Pacific and DB Schenker appoint senior executives, while Episcale hires two former American Airlines Cargo executives and Avianca’s CEO steps down.
Hapag-Lloyd names new chief commercial officer, while the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners elects new officers and AMI appoints Africa region VP.
Senat Shipping claimed no wrongdoing or illegal activity on its part, and said the Treasury Departments action is a “misguided measure purely based on Senat’s historical dealings with OMM,” according to a report from Reuters.
Singapore-based GLP’s $4.55 billion acquisition of IIT’s logistics assets will make it second largest logistics property owner and operator in the United States within a year of market entry, the company said.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is providing $500,000 to Sandia National Lab for the study of a high-speed hydrogen fuel cell vessel as a clean energy alternative.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the changes to the program will allow license holders to more easily adjust to changing market conditions affecting the dairy sector.
Locus Traxx Worldwide has named its VP of logistics, while Dunavant Logistics has appointed several operations managers.
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 June 2012.
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 Turnbull.
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 in the world and take a dominant role in global container shipping,” with imports and exports exceeding 200 million TEUs by 2030, SISI said. […]
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 Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) will require, regardless of who packed their container, to verify and provide the container’s gross verified weight to […]
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 for numerous small and midsized American companies who seek overseas buyers for their products. Is it perfect? No, nothing is. A lot more negative […]
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 & Taylor v. Zim Integrated Shipping Services and New York Container Terminal. U.S. District Court, SDNY. 13 Civ. 3478. 6/18) The retailer Lord & Taylor […]
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.
