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The DrayQ™ and DrayLink™ applications utilize Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS technology to measure how long drivers wait for cargo at the Northern California port.
Maritime New Zealand has withdrawn two statutory notices relating to the wreck of the MSC-operated containership MV Rena, which ran aground on the Astrolabe Reef off Tauranga Oct. 5, 2011.
Rep. Bill Shuster, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, came out today in strong opposition of Canadian Pacific Railway’s proposed takeover of number four U.S. railroad Norfolk Southern […]
Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed a new law that boosts the annual floor in appropriations for port infrastructure by two thirds.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore will begin granting a 10 percent concession on port dues for bulk carriers calling the Port of Singapore.
The larger, more efficient ships will reduce emissions per TEU by 65 percent, according to Atlantic Container Lines.
Swiss-based freight forwarding giant Kuehne + Nagel has appointed Bob Mihok president of its North American region.
The Russian port operator and stevedoring company posted a net loss of $83.4 million on revenues of $877.2 million for 2015.
Currency devaluation and market volatility are increasing risk exposure for major transportation infrastructure projects, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
The Lake Oswego, Ore.-based railroad transportation equipment manufacture posted net earnings of $44.9 million on revenues of $669.1 million for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2016, which ended […]
Lim Yong Nam of Singapore will be extradited from Indonesia to Washington, D.C. to face criminal charges of exporting RF modules used in IEDs, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
The U.S. Transportation Department has released a web-based Transportation Rail Incident Preparedness and Response (TRIPR) training resource for emergency responders to crude oil train derailments.
The English port is increasing storage capacity at its grain terminal to accommodate up to an extra 16,000 metric tons of both import and export wheat at the port.
Lufthansa will operate the aircraft for AeroLogic and has outsourced uniform distribution for its workers to DHL Supply Chain.
Transportation and logistics companies cut another 2,500 jobs in March, following revised decreases of 6,500 in February and 20,900 in January, according to recent preliminary data from the U.S. Department […]
The e-commerce giant said the planned 1.1 million-square-foot fulfillment center in San Bernardino, Calif. is expected to generate over 1,000 full-time positions.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is now accepting applications to fill officer positions at border entry points mostly in the Southwest, Upper Midwest and Northeast.
The Russian cargo airline added a new Friday frequency to Singapore from its hub in Moscow last week, complementing the Thursday and Sunday frequencies it launched in September 2015.
Meanwhile, a global survey from the London-based Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents finds many countries have failed to take action at national level to ensure the […]
The new International Maritime Organization container weight rule was just one of many concerns raised during the Port of Long Beach’s annual Pulse of the Ports Peak Season Forecast on […]
Acquisition heavy 3PL XPO Logistics is designing an intermodal logistics solution that will inject large shipment volumes into the inner suburbs of Paris to minimize truck traffic for final delivery […]
Japanese ocean carrier Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. attributed the shuttering of its dry bulk business in Singapore and write downs in its container unit to a prolonged downturn in volumes […]
The Shanghai Shipping Exchange’s Shanghai Containerized Freight Index rose 22.3 percent since last week, from a reading of 418.47 to a reading of 511.99.
The commercial truck and engine manufacturer will pay $7.5 million to settle allegations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission it misled investors about the development of an advanced technology […]
Korean firm KB Financial will pay $867 million to acquire a 22.56 percent stake in Hyundai Securities from HMM, according to multiple media reports.
Allowing foreign-owned ships operated by foreign crews to participate in cabotage trade in the United States would add to the burden facing domestic security agencies, according to a new report […]
The bi-state port also saw a big boost in automotive traffic and handled a record number of containers with its on-dock rail system, according to data from the port authority.
The Danish ocean carrier’s CRX loop, which connects North Europe with Central American, will make its first call at Mariel, Cuba April 22.
The Jacksonville, Fla.-based ocean carrier is purchasing new containers, chassis and gensets for both international shippers as well as its services to Puerto Rico.
The truckload carrier selected OBRCOMM, a global provider of machine-to-machine and “internet of things” solutions, to provide its dual-mode cold chain telematics solution for tracking and monitoring refrigerated trailers.
The 2M Alliance, comprised of ocean carriers Maersk Line and MSC, will also add a call in New York to another one of its loops between Asia and the U.S. […]
The 2M Alliance, comprised of ocean carriers Maersk Line and MSC, will also add a call in New York to another one of its loops between Asia and the U.S. […]
The decision is a victory for the City of Long Beach, which said in a statement it believes more should be done to mitigate the project’s impact on local residents.
The dispute between dockworkers and employers over starting times, which caused a shutdown at the Oakland International Container Terminal Monday, will be resolved using new arbitration system agreed to last […]
The commercial aircraft manufacturer confirmed plans to eliminate 4,550 positions by mid-2016 as part of a cost cutting program that could save the company as much as $1 billion, according […]
The ocean carrier alliance will void additional voyages on its Loop 6 service between Asia and Europe, which suspended operations in February and is currently scheduled to resume sailing in […]
The Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica initially approved the $4.8 billion acquisition of Netherlands-based TNT Express last month, but a “third party,” FedEx archrival UPS Inc., appealed the ruling.
United States air carriers flew 35.9 billion revenue ton miles (RTMs) in 2015, a 2.2 percent increase from 2014.
The non-asset based freight brokerage and transportation management service provider signed a 224,678-square-foot lease at 600 West Chicago Avenue in Chicago, Ill.
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines attributed the decrease to the weakness in global trade volumes, along with the Lunar New Year seasonal slowdown in factory operations in the region.
Developers at Logistics Park Kansas City are building a fulfillment center for Amazon and two new warehouses on a speculative basis.
Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan handled 7,979 tons of cargo for the month, a 14.1 percent increase from February 2015.
APM Terminals will expand its presence in the Port of Tangier, opposite its long-established terminal in Algeciras, Spain, by building a second $863 million port complex that will have the […]
The intermodal equipment leasing company may look for an individual buyer or try to go public, and ocean carrier United Arab Shipping Co. has selected TRAC as its sole chassis […]
With progress being made on asset sales and creditors approving a three-month debt extension, HMM says it will now work to renegotiate ship charters as part of its ongoing “self-rescue” […]
Shippers with higher volumes have been locking into long-term contracts, preventing them from taking advantage of current low fuel prices, megaship capacities and more efficient supply chain management, according to […]
Thanks to $100 million investment in infrastructure improvements, the Port of Wilmington, N.C. will be able to handle 10,000-TEU vessels by this summer, the North Carolina State Ports Authority said […]
American Roll-on, Roll-off Carrier Group will replace the M/V Courage, which has damaged in a fire last June while crossing the North Sea and is being scrapped, with the 2006-built […]
The South Korean ocean carriers will commence the KH1/IHP loop this week between South Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam and China.
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $52,000 civil penalty against Atlanta-based home improvement and construction retailer Home Depot for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials regulations.
The Canadian port has invested in two navigational projects, which include a shore-based radar system project and a light at the mouth of Prince Rupert’s Fairview Channel.
A Jersey City, N.J. warehouse operation of Anheuser-Busch Inbev has reached a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to improve safety.
Rickmers-Linie’s representative offices in China will support Nordana on marketing efforts throughout the country, along with coordinating documentation, including agency services through sub-agencies.
Brambles, an international pallet and crate supplier operating under the brands CHEP and IFCO, has announced a number of sustainability measures that it aims to implement by 2020.
CEVA Logistics appoints VP for contract logistics business development, while Coastal Cargo Co. hires general manager for its Pascagoula, Miss. operation.
Canadian Pacific filed a definitive proxy statement asking the NS board of directors to “engage in good faith discussions” with CP regarding a potential purchase that will be voted on […]
Oakland International Container Terminal was open for business Monday evening after a dispute about starting times shut the SSA Marine facility down during the day.
The Korea Development Bank and other lenders have agreed to give the Korean shipping conglomerate a three-month debt extension, according to multiple local media reports.
The container manufacturer and terminal operator’s revenues, on the other hand, fell 8.3 percent year-over-year in 2015 to $798.2 million.
The French ocean carrier earlier this month commenced its West Med-East Med service, which operates with four CMA CGM containerships.
The joint venture company, which was formed by COSCO Pacific Limited and PSA Corporation Limited, is investing in new container berths in Singapore to serve the next generation of mega […]
The e-commerce giant said the planned 822,104-square-foot facility in Edgerton, Kan. will create 1,000 full-time hourly positions, as well as opportunities for management and support roles.
The new rail bridge over the Göta Älv River in Sweden will increase capacity significantly, boosting Swedish imports and exports, according to Gothenburg Port Authority CEO Magnus Kårestedt.
Dayton Freight Lines names VP of legal, while Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints U.S. regional sales manager and Vnomics picks chief technology officer.
The investment bank’s transportation services research team projects higher earnings per share for several of the North American Class I railways, but stock prices have gone up to reflect a […]
The integrated logistics provider posted net profits of 53 million Kuwaiti Dinars (U.S. $176 million) in 2015 on revenues of 1.3 billion Kuwaiti Dinars, according to the company’s most recent […]
Heavy fuel oil leaking from the TS Taipei, which ran aground March 10 and split in two late last week, has contaminated approximately 1.24 miles of coastline in northern Taiwan, […]
The new weekly China Russia South service operated by Hyundai Merchant Marine, FESCO and CMA CGM merges two prior loops.
The cargo-dedicated airline saw net profits after tax increase to $49 million for the full year in 2015, compared with $3 million in 2014.
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board is seeking public comment on its proposal to revoke existing class exemptions from railroad transportation regulations on certain commodities.
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Dynamo, a self-described “logistics accelerator” led by three former supply chain executives, is accepting applications through May 8, 2016.
The Nigerian Export-Import Bank and Nigerian Shippers Council are collaborating to establish a regional shipping line, according to a report from the Lagos-based Vanguard newspaper.
The independent containership owner and manager took delivery of the MOL Benefactor, which will operate between Asia and the Middle East.
MOL announces management promotions, while Cargomatic names two VPs and Norfolk Southern appoints HR VP and board audit committee chair.
A group of some of the largest international trade associations has asked the Obama administration to press forward with key aspects of the Export Control Reform (ECR) Initiative.
The French ocean carrier appears to be participating in a recent trend by lines to skirt canal fees by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip […]
“You want the volume to come, you want big ships to come, but you just don’t have the infrastructure to handle them,” Seaspan Corp. Chief Executive Gerry Wang said of […]
However, freight rates are still struggling and, according to shipping research and consulting firm Drewry, although consolidation may be a route to survival for some carriers, it can also create […]
The hull of the TS Taipei, which has been grounded off the coast of Keelung, Taiwan since March 10, cracked down the middle yesterday, spilling fuel and putting the containership […]
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union endorsement comes a month after the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the United States, chose not to endorse a candidate.
The chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is seeking answers to why the Army Corps of Engineers’ budget to dredge the Cuyahoga River Ship Channel for the Port […]
The Port of Oakland’s total container volumes (both full and empties) stood at 188,139 TEUs for the month, a 54.2 percent increase from February 2015.
A new anti-pest protocol is enabling ports like Savannah to receive fruit from South America, shortening the supply chain and giving consumers a fresher product.
Bay Ferries will charter the high speed boat, built to carry passengers and freight between the Hawaiian Islands, from the U.S. Navy to operate between Portland and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
The United States imported 2.21 million net tons of steel in February, 16.5 percent less than January and 38.3 percent less year-over-year.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officially opened the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. today at 12:01 a.m., the Great Lakes Seaway Partnership said.
The mobile harbor crane was moved from Sundahöfn, Iceland, where a different mobile harbor crane was scheduled to go into operation this month.
The fund will prioritize orders for 13,000-TEU containerships, potentially supporting an additional 15 to 20 vessel orders, according to an investment advisory note from Wells Fargo.
While Brussels Airport remains closed to passenger travel in the aftermath of Tuesday’s deadly terrorist attack, cargo-only flights are now permitted to operate on a limited basis at the Belgian […]
The International Air Transport Association has become a formal complainant in a European Commission investigation into alleged anti-competitive behavior on the part of aviation equipment manufacturers, but is not asking […]
The Israeli ocean carrier reported a $28 million loss in the fourth quarter, much larger than the $7 million loss in the fourth quarter of 2014 despite year-over-year volume growth […]
Supply chains throughout the world were hindered by $22.6 billion in losses from cargo theft and $33 billion in losses from the top five natural disasters during the year, according […]
Hardwood flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators has reached an agreement with the California Air Resources Board to resolve a previously disclosed inquiry regarding certain laminate flooring products sourced from China.
The U.S. Transportation Department this week initiated a proceeding to invite American air carriers to apply for available daytime flight slots at Tokyo’s downtown Haneda airport.
The Atlanta, Ga.-based supply chain technology firm purchased NDC Automation, an automated guided vehicle and software provider in Australia and New Zealand, for an undisclosed sum.
The airfreight carrier is scheduled to launch a new Cape Town, South Africa service in November, which will operate three times a week from London Gatwick with a B777-200.
The Swedish Port is increasing its storage for crude oil with the addition of a 600,000-cubic-meter cavern.
The airport handled 15.3 million pounds of airfreight in February and 462,123 pounds of air mail, a year-over-year increase of 8 percent and 10.2 percent, respectively.
The Khapra Beetle larvae was discovered at the Port of Baltimore inside a 55,000-pound shipment of cumin seed from India.
Union Pacific names president of ShipCarsNow subsidiary, while Cargotec appoints CFO and TIACA elects Emirates VP to board.
