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Menlo Logistics expands in India, AirBridgeCargo Airlines adds twice-weekly service to Los Angeles, UTi’s relocates Frankfurt office for airfreight and pharmaceutical customers, and Dayton Freight opens new service center in […]

Flash Global has named two senior VPs, while MyUS.com appointed a new CEO.

Five-year contract now goes to rank and file union members for a ratification vote.

Vessels can come to berth without delay, according to a statement from the Northern California port.

“Street turn” enabler said it has plans to enter the Montreal and West Coast North America markets as well.

The logistics and supply chain solutions provider will retain the staff of D.D. Jones Transfer & Warehouse Co. and continue to operate its Chesapeake, Va. facility.

The International Air Cargo Association of Chicago and the Chicago Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association say, “Things are a mess at O’Hare right now.”

The Department of Homeland Security has made $100 million available for 2015 port security grants.

CEVA Logistics appointed EVP of global automotive sector, the National Retail Federation added two members to its government relations team, while Tatham Macinnes LLP hired a new partner.

The $461m purchase of Maher’s Canadian terminal will allow the Dubai-owned port operator to increase its U.S. business.

Port of Long Beach’s new website page shows vessels at berth and anchorage.

Additional alliance loop will offer more consistent service, according to 2M member Maersk Line.

Turnover rates at both small and large truckload fleets was over 90% for the full year in 2014, according to recent figures from the American Trucking Associations.

Short-term minimums are designed as a supplement to service contract rates recommended by members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement last October.

The parcel carrier and logistics provider will build 15 additional compressed natural gas fueling stations to support 1,400 new CNG vehicles.

IAG Cargo transports white rhinos from South Africa to the U.S., AirBridgeCargo adds service to Vietnam, MOL and World Logistics Services establish joint sales and marketing unit, and SPARX opens […]

U.S. ports and economy can’t afford a repeat of West Coast port slowdown, according to the heads of Commerce, the NRF and NAM.

Election proceeded despite the request for a restraining order.

January 2015 totals for U.S.-North American Free Trade were higher than the previous year for rail, truck and air transportation, according to figures from the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of […]

Airlines picked up business from shippers doing an end run around West Coast port congestion.

CEO of the forwarding and logistics company says it is implementing a new strategic direction.

The group of companies, which includes its Canada Post segment and three non-wholly owned principal subsidiaries, reported net profits of $198 million in 2014.

CMA CGM receives its largest containership ever and alters EURAF 4 loop, while CaroTrans launches direct Le Havre-to-Charleston LCL service.

NATA VP announces retirement, while NTSB swears in new vice chairman and Port of Cleveland appoints board chairman.

After extensive debt restructuring, the Israeli ocean carrier aims to “return to profitability and growth in 2015.”

Logistics real estate developer’s white paper on facility obsolescence finds the bulk of warehouses and DCs are either obsolete or too far removed from population centers and transport infrastructure.

The integrated logistics provider saw increased revenues in both its Global Integrated Logistics and infrastructure business units.

Revenues for the Taiwanese ocean carrier were 3.6 percent higher than in 2013.

The Hamburg-based logistics provider and terminal operator grew operating profits 10% on a 5.4% increase in revenue compared with 2013.

“K” Line takes delivery of 14,000-TEU containership Millau Bridge, while World Distribution Services opens a new facility in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Globe Tracker partners with satellite communications firm GIT, while software executive group BSA calls on Congress to pass Trade Promotion Authority.

MOL selects new chairman and president, while DCLI appoints chief marketing officer and the Port of New Orleans names board leaders.

Impact of speed limiters and logging devices will be apparent on truckload capacity by 2017, with 2015 likely a transitional year in which carriers see fewer disruptions, according to investment […]

Overall container traffic is down at Port of Jacksonville for the first five months of fiscal year 2015.

The Transportation Department will add conditions to ensure the airline maintains its daily service in the Seattle market year-round.

Two brothers were sentenced Friday in federal court in New York to serve three years in prison for smuggling firearms from the United States to the Philippines.

Imports of U.S. steel dropped 18.5 percent to 3.58 million net tons between January and February, according to the American Institute for International Steel.

The industrial real estate developer has started construction on two logistics projects in Japan’s Osaka market.

OOCL launches new intra-Asia service, NYK establishes logistics subsidiary in Myanmar, Cavotec wins 10m euros in port equipment orders, and Braemar SA opens dedicated office in Turkey.

Volumes benefited from gains on East-West routes as well as regional and specialty brands, according to the French ocean carrier.

The German ocean carrier said its financial results were impacted by costs from merger with Chilean liner CSAV.

ConAgra and Lululemon said they expect shipment delays for several more months as a result of West Coast port congestion.

The new container service will connect ports in China, Taiwan and South Korea with Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile.

Carrier general rate increases seen as “increasingly arbitrary and stratospheric.”

Businesses large and small and across many sectors share their views on the massive West Coast port cargo delays.

Dissidents worry about future of the “last militant union in the U.S.”

TeamOne Logistics appoints CEO, while Menlo Logistics promotes director of transportation strategy.

Some cargo diverted from West Coast ports during recent congestion crisis will stay on eastern seaboard, according to area port directors.

Real time data needed for distributing, marketing, promotional and sales activities, according to the Global Shippers Alliance.

The railway attributed the increase primarily to strong volume growth in its intermodal and merchandise businesses, offset by a decline in coal.

Port of New Orleans enjoyed booms in box, breakbulk and project cargo.

The vessels will be used in the Baltic and North Sea by Maersk’s intra-European unit Seago.

Chief Executive Officer David Abney’s salary grew 104.9% in 2014, according to investment advisor Seeking Alpha.

39-year-old Nicolas Burr was formerly CFO of Santiago, Chile-based ocean carrier CSAV from 2012 to 2015.

An education module has been developed jointly by the country’s oil companies and railroads for first responders to derailments of trains carrying crude oil.

The legislation would immediately halt the use of older-model tank cars that have a high risk of puncturing and catching fire in derailments.

The Army Corps of Engineers officially opened the Soo Locks at midnight Tuesday, kicking off the 2015 Great Lakes shipping season.

Marseille-Fos wins Ivory Coast banana import contract and begins rail shuttle between container terminals, TNT opens healthcare hub in the Netherlands, and Dayton Freight Lines introduces DFXpedited Service.

Momentum Transportation appoints VP of marketing, while LOC Group names two directors.

Nike says West Coast dockworker dispute hurt sales.

Port of Los Angeles commissioner sees a need for more forklift drivers to work fruit ships.

The container manufacturer and terminal operator increased profits thanks mainly to 13.6% revenue growth in its terminal business, according to the company’s 2014 financial results.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduced the Rail Shipper Fairness Act, which aims to reduce costs and service problems faced by a broad coalition of Wisconsin rail shippers.

The Turkish Steel Exporters’ Association has asked the U.S. Commerce Department to “consider all of the facts” in its recent proposal to impose countervailing duties.

The index increased 3% compared to February of 2014, according to the American Trucking Association.

FAA has proposed a $116,250 fine against Neovia Logistics Services of Irving, Texas, for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials regulations.

DB Schenker and solar industry testing firm TÜV Rheinland will develop a system to detect in-transit damage to fragile photovoltaic modules.

TX Logistik expands Scandinavian rail service, Troy Container Line relocates and expands Chicago LCL export CFS warehouse, and University of Denver’s Intermodal Transportation Institute changes its name.

TOTE Services names a new labor relations director, while MBLX appoints business development director and AICM has announced its chairman and CEO.

ILWU leader makes pitch for more training and 24-hour operations at the congested California port.

The commissioner’s new term runs through June 30, 2018.

Service will help meet additional demand in the wake of Horizon Lines departure.

The Athens-based containership owner agreed to acquire the YM Los Angeles and YM New Jersey for $21.5 million each.

The freight transportation forecaster predicts positive results in the SCI will deteriorate throughout 2015.

The funds are part of the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) program’s fiscal year 2014 allocation.

The first two U.S.-flag Great Lakes vessels departed the Port of Duluth-Superior, Minn. on Monday, signaling the start of the 2015 commercial shipping season.

C.R. England increases driver pay, Daikin Reefer launches new Active CA device, CEVA Logistics opens local distribution center for Magneti Marelli in Italy and U-Freight America moves HQ.

DHL Global Forwarding appoints Singapore manager, while ICAO names new secretary general and ampCNG adds executives.

Two other private equity firms are reportedly also considering selling barge companies.

Commissioner says shippers have seen a deterioration in service and significant increases in costs.

East Coast ports are taking temporary market share from the West Coast.

Shipper group also calls on carriers to quit discussion agreements, conferences.

The Dubai-based port operator saw respective increases of 11.7 percent and 8.7 percent in attributable profits and container throughput for the year.

The Port of Virginia continues to take incremental steps to bring its capacity crunch under control.

The airline group said revenues increased in the second half of 2014 after seeing high fuel prices, reduced passenger yield and continued weakness and overcapacity in the air cargo market […]

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Expert says global trade could underperform without proper infrastructure investment, marine terminal process optimization.

Bigger ships bring many challenges, as well as benefits.

   Recent collective bargaining between West Coast dockworkers and waterfront employers for a new contract revolved around issues such as wages, health benefits, pensions and retaining jurisdiction over chassis maintenance, […]

SSA Marine boosts terminal productivity with conservative technology application.