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Third party logistics services provider Dachser has set up a new central organization called Corporate Solutions, Research & Development to further develop industry-specific logistics solutions and bundle its research and […]
The German ocean carrier will become a member of the Deutsche Börse index, a Blue Chip Equity Index composed of 50 small and medium-sized companies.
Once UPS’s package sorting and delivery facility in Herne is upgraded, it will have an operating area of 25,000 square meters and a package sorting capacity of over 36,000 pieces […]
The containership lessor is looking at opportunities for sale-leasebacks with liner companies, buying ships from private equity firms that are now look to exit the container shipping sector, and investing […]
Air Transport Services Group has confirmed that it has reached agreements with Amazon Fulfillment Services to operate an airfreight network to serve the giant online retailer’s customers in the United […]
If the quest for bigger and bigger containerships has run its course, future vessel ordering may instead be based on individual lines’ assessment of future demand growth, according to a […]
The ocean carrier alliance is terminating its Asia-North Europe NE8 loop this month, which will result in a 10.9 percent drop in its weekly deployed capacity on the trade, according […]
Maersk Group subsidiary APM Terminals has completed the purchase of eight of 11 terminals from the Barcelona, Spain-based operator and still hopes to acquire additional TCB terminals in Turkey and […]
Ports covered by the Global Port Tracker report handled 1.5 million TEUs for the month, up 4.4 percent from December and 21.4 percent from “unusually low figures” in January 2015, […]
The U.S. Transportation Department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration have proposed rules to screen, evaluate and treat truck drivers and railroad workers for obstructive sleep apnea.
Total shipments for third-party logistics providers grew 8.5 percent in the fourth quarter, but total revenues fell 4.7 percent compared to the same 2014 period, according to a recent benchmarking […]
The United States exported more volumes of beef, pork, and lamb in January compared to last year, but in terms of value, each segment experienced declines.
Global airfreight volumes grew 2.7 percent year-over-year in January, but the freight load factor averaged 41.3 percent, a 1.8 percent decline from January 2015.
The largest domestic tank barge operator in United States has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of 27 inland tank barges and 13 inland towboats, plus one tank barge and […]
The City of Vancouver has agreed to purchase the nine-kilometer rail route from Canadian Pacific Railway for $55 million, according to a statement from CP.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from DBN Carrier, Los Angeles (Bayasgalan […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 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 FMC’s Office of Transportation Intermediaries.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Bruzzone Shipping, Freeport, […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 license applications for review. They include NVOCCs, NVO ocean freight forwarders, and an ocean freight forwarder.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Emjay Global, […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from AAW Global Logistics PTY Ltd., Victoria, Australia […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Clover […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from International Van Lines, Coral Springs, […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 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.
In a landmark deal, XPO will lease and operate distribution centers and manage inventory over the next 10 years for Trinity Health, a multi-institutional health care delivery system that serves […]
Chris Welsh, Secretary General of the Global Shippers’ Forum told the ICHCA conference in Barcelona he wants an international forum to address the impact of ultra-large containerships and “super alliances” […]
Citing violations of federal export control regulations, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security has added a Chinese technology company and three of its affiliates to a list […]
The commercial engine manufacturer said an internal audit has revealed fuel consumption tests for around 2 percent of its four-stroke marine engines understated consumption by about 1 percent.
Sens. Mike Lee and Amy Klobuchar wrote a letter to the United States attorney general’s office saying Canadian Pacific’s proposed takeover of Norfolk Southern Corp. could “limit the ability of […]
The Omani port signed a memorandum of understanding with two Iranian ports to facilitate trade growth between the two nations.
A transportation and logistics services provider for the pharmaceutical, healthcare and consumer electronics sectors in Germany, trans-o-flex generates annual revenues of around 500 million euros.
The South Carolina Ports Authority plans to bring in additional revenue by leasing rooftop space to a solar energy provider, which will then make money by selling the power generated […]
NYK is joining the joint Hapag-Lloyd, “K” Line, Simatech, Evergreen Line and Yang Ming operated SWACO-8/CIX-2, which is adding a call at Mundra, next week, while the SWACO-1/INDFEX-1, operated by […]
The independent containership owner and manager reported net earnings of $199.4 million on revenues of $819 million for 2015, year-over-year increases of 51.9 percent and 14.2 percent, respectively.
The United Kingdom-based port owner and operator entered into an agreement to purchase 152 acres of land just east of the Port of Tilbury, which will expand the port’s coverage […]
The Danish ocean carrier is adding Sokhna to its portfolio of ports in Egypt.
The third largest container carrier saw net profits in 2015 decrease 2.9 percent to $567 million on revenues that fell 6.4 percent to $15.7 billion compared with the previous year, […]
The third largest container carrier saw net profits in 2015 decrease 2.9 percent to $567 million on revenues that fell 6.4 percent to $15.7 billion compared with the previous year, […]
Despite a poor second half last year, the Hong Kong-based parent of ocean carrier OOCL expects to reap benefits from its new Middle Harbor terminal at the Port of Long […]
One shipper described the long truck lines at the Port of Oakland as a “debacle” as cargo volumes at the SSA terminal have climbed suddenly due to the rapid exit […]
The Independent Pilots Association will make oral arguments to the U.S. Court of Appeals today in a lawsuit challenging the Federal Aviation Administration’s exclusion of all-cargo operators from its new […]
A spokesperson for Hyundai Merchant Marine, however, dismissed reports of a combination between the two South Korean shipping conglomerates as nothing more than a “half baked rumor” just one week […]
Job cuts at transportation and logistics companies during the month were again led by a decline in courier and messenger positions, according to recent preliminary data from the United States […]
The shipping company’s Container and Terminal Division, which consists of intermodal shipping line Eucon and two container terminals in Ireland, posted revenues of 118.2 million euros for 2015, a 10.5 […]
The Alpharetta, Ga.-based cold chain solutions provider began development of a 9,000-square-meter, temperature-controlled warehouse on the Maasvlakte at the Port of Rotterdam.
The UPS Worldwide Express package service has expanded its network to include 88 countries and territories.
Cargill appoints head of ocean transportation, while International Business Systems names Americas general manager and ClassNK picks new chairman.
Exports of goods and services from the United States decreased to $176.5 billion in January from $180.3 billion the month prior, according to data from the Commerce Department.
Providing the verified gross mass of laden cargo containers is not a commercial matter, but regulatory matter, according to a letter sent to the United States Coast Guard by the […]
The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index and the Ningbo Containerized Freight Index, which measure spot pricing on various east-west trade lanes, both dropped again since last week.
The increase in freight tonnage over the next 30 years will require adding capacity to marine, highway, rail, air and pipeline modes, according to the United States Department of Transportation.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed a set of national prerequisite training standards for entry-level commercial truck operators seeking to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
The less-than-truckload division of FedEx Corp. said in a letter to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board a merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Norfolk Southern Corp. would “lead to diminished […]
The U.S. Commerce Department this week preliminarily set antidumping duties on imports of certain cold-rolled steel flat products from Brazil, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
Jennifer Hedrick will replace Bruce Carlton as executive director and MCI USA will provide association management services to National Industrial Transportation League.
Carload volumes dropped 10.1 percent in February, but intermodal shipments grew 12.9 percent compared with February 2015, according to data from the Association of American Railroads.
The French ocean carrier will become a slot purchaser on the jointly operated APL, MOL, NYK and Hanjin ASA service between Asia, Mexico, Colombia and Panama this week.
Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks in February dipped 2 percent from January, but were still down 43 percent from February 2015, according to preliminary data from freight […]
The independent shipping agency opened a fully staffed agency office in Hamilton, Ontario on Tuesday to provide vessel owners and operators service at Canadian ports.
A total of 1,087 cargo thefts were reported in Mexico throughout 2015, a 73 percent increase from 2014.
The Russian port operator and stevedoring company handled 11.9 million metric tons of cargo in January, a 6 percent decline from January 2015.
The 2016 Great Lakes shipping season commenced operations March 2 and the locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. are scheduled to reopen March 25.
The French ocean carrier will deploy the mammoth 18,000-TEU CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin and five sister ships in the transpacific trade between Asia and the United States West Coast starting […]
Providing the verified gross mass of laden cargo containers is not a commercial matter, but regulatory matter, according to a letter sent to the United States Coast Guard by the […]
The French ocean carrier will deploy the mammoth 18,000-TEU CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin and five sister ships in the transpacific trade between Asia and the United States West Coast starting […]
Local 63-Office Clerical Unit of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union reached seven-year labor deals with employers months ahead of the current contract expiration date this June.
The global trade and transportation software provider posted a net income of $20.6 million on record revenues of $185 million for the fiscal year 2016, which ended Jan. 31, 2015, […]
Ocean carriers UASC and CMA CGM commenced the IMEX service between the Middle East/Indian Subcontinent and the Mediterranean last week in response to the termination of the MINA, which also […]
The Australia arm of global freight forwarder Yusen Logistics purchased Hitech Asia Pacific to diversify its supply chain offerings and gain access to high-profile customers like Canon, Siemens, General Electric, […]
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation is scheduled to hold a vote today on President Obama’s nomination of acting administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration T.F. […]
Meanwhile, the airline began offering belly-hold capacity between Doha and Sydney this week.
A total of 7,218 cargo thefts were reported in the state of Rio de Janeiro throughout 2015, a 22.6 percent increase from 2014.
Kuehne Holdings names president and Matchback Systems appoints IT VP, while Kuebix and CSX pick VPs of engineering.
Meanwhile, shares of CSX saw a bump this week on rumors that Canadian Pacific in January made an offer to purchase the U.S. Class I railway amid its highly public, […]
Operations management at the number four U.S. railroad will now be run out of two distinct regions as part of a cost-saving initiative designed to stem profit declines.
Swiss-based third-party logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel posted net profits of 679 million Swiss Francs for 2015, a 5.4 percent increase from 2014.
The supply chain management software company posted a net profit of for $543K in the third quarter of its fiscal year 2016, which ended Jan. 31, up slightly from $467K […]
The commercial telematics company recently unveiled its Falcon GCT3100i product, an asset tracking solution designed to provide shippers with complete visibility into chassis location and load status.
The Class I railway’s Site Select program identifies development-ready properties along the CSX network where zoning requirements and due diligence have already been taken care of in order to help […]
The non-vessel operator will devan cargo, store it in warehouses and ship to customers throughout Ireland.
National Foreign Trade Council President Bill Reinsch issued a response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture making public its final rule to repeal U.S. country-of-origin labeling requirements for beef, chicken […]
Delmas, which was acquired by the CMA CGM Group in 2006, officially began operating under the CMA CGM name yesterday.
The American Association of Exporters and Importers will hold its 95th annual conference in Arlington, Va. June 5-7.
A senior advisor for the World Shipping Council told the TPM 2016 conference in Long Beach, Calif. the group is troubled by the United States Coast Guard’s interpretation of the […]
After costly “mistakes” in the roll out of a unified IT platform, the freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL Group has a clearer path forward, CEO Frank Appel told […]
Non-asset based supply chain management provider CEVA Holdings LLC grew its adjusted earnings 13.8 percent to $272 million in 2015 despite revenues dropping 10.3 percent compared to the previous year.
The Berkshire Hathaway-owned BNSF Railway Company reported net income of $4.92 billion in 2015, an 11.8 percent jump from the previous year, according to the company’s most recent financial statements.
Overseas Express Consolidators Canada Inc. has acquired Ryder CRSA Logistics in Canada and its overseas interests in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Chinese container carriers COSCON and China Shipping officially began a merger of the two companies today with the signing of a series of leasing contracts for containerships and containers.
The new feeder loop between the Caribbean and the North Atlantic Coast of South America will connect to the Israeli ocean carrier’s global service network through ZIM’s hub in Kingston, […]
Maersk’s third-party logistics subsidiary has opened a larger logistics facility in Vietnam’s Binh Duong province “in preparation for the upcoming years of strong economic growth” in the country, the company […]
Under a new pricing structure, surcharges related to fuel will be rolled into Alaska Air’s base rates and customers will now be only charged by freight weight and a single […]
