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Aim of the Northwest Seaport Alliance is to protect and attract more cargo to Puget Sound region.

Harsh winter weather, West Coast port congestion, plunging oil prices and a strong dollar all contributed to a weaker economic growth forecast, according to the International Monetary Fund’s 2015 U.S. […]

Components of the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index declined on four major trade routes from Shanghai to the U.S., Europe and the Mediterranean.

Armed pirates boarded a product tanker off Pulau Aur, Malaysia and took crew members hostage, according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB)’s Piracy Reporting Centre.

Rotterdam’s R.B.C. Container Terminal began expanding operations with the construction of a new jetty and the redevelopment of its storage yard.

The railroad is adding Sunday service to Central Florida, so truckers can get goods to stores at the start of the week.

The Union Pacific railway plans to spend about $137 million in 2015 to improve its infrastructure in California.

The new Senate bill would allow state governors to invoke Taft-Hartley in an attempt to mitigate port congestion stemming from labor disputes.

Panama Canal Chief says the report raises questions about the cost competitiveness of the new waterway.

No crew members were hurt in the incident, according to the vessel’s operator, American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier.

Ocean carrier now purchases slots on two weekly services between Gulf ports and the East Coast of South America.

APM Terminals outlined its plans to further expand the Poti Sea Port by adding two new deep water berths able to handle 9,000-TEU vessels.

The Port of Oakland has started a search to replace Deborah Ale Flint who announced she will resign next month as aviation director.

Net orders for Class 8 trucks fell below 20,000 units for the first time since September 2013, according to preliminary data from the freight forecaster.

The forwarder began shipping aircraft components from Airbus’ Hamburg facility to its assembly plant in Mobile, Alabama, the company’s first U.S. facility.

The ocean carrier has ended its slot charter agreement with COSCO and Hanjin on their dedicated loop connecting China with Cristobal and Houston.

The logistics provider is calling the new facility, located near Helsinki, the “Terminal of the Future.”

The 66 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex skull traveled from the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research in South Dakota to the Fraunhofer EZRT research institute in Fuerth, Germany.

The Hamburg port terminal operator has ordered three new gantry cranes for its Burchardkai terminal that will allow it to handle containerships with capacity for over 20,000 TEUs.

Canadian National Railway will purchase 200 additional 53-foot temperature-controlled containers for the domestic reefer market.

Breakbulk and heavy-lift carrier AAL said it will tap northern Alberta’s oil-rich mining industry by expanding its Pacific liner service to include the Port of Prince Rupert.

The ocean carrier will open a new cold storage operation in the Binh Duong province of Vietnam in July.

Location adjacent to UPS’s Worldport in Louisville will allow CloudDDM to offer next morning delivery of prototypes and parts.

Operations returned to normal on Monday after a disagreement with an International Longshore and Warehouse Union marine clerk local over dispatching procedures closed the port during second shift Sunday, according […]

The shipping company said it plans to expand its portfolio of energy efficient containerships.

The new WAZZAN loop will complement its existing EURAF loops, calling Mauritania and Senegal directly from Spain and Morocco and serving Mali via intermodal connections in Dakar.

AKI, a home decoration and do-it-yourself retail chain, signed an expanded three-year contract extension with the supply chain and logistics provider.

Union Pacific Railroad plans to spend $383 million in 2015 to improve its infrastructure in Texas.

The two-year-old carrier transports less-than-truckload freight for shippers from California, Nevada and Arizona to the eastern United States.

National Retail Federation appoints new research VP, while Greencarriers picks heads of global sales and road freight.

Order from DSME includes an option to add six more ultra-large container vessels.

The logistics roll-up company will raise the funds in both equity and the sale of senior notes to finance current and future acquisitions.

Ocean carrier United Arab Shipping Co. will enter the transatlantic trade via partnership agreements with fellow Ocean3 member CMA CGM and Hamburg Sud.

Express carrier will spend $108 million to increase cargo handling capacity at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport.

April figures reinforced trends that emerged early in 2015, according to industry analyst World ACD.

Logistics services provider GAC Group has opened new offices Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $70,050 civil penalty against the University of Wisconsin-Madison for alleged hazmat regulations violations.

Pasha Group acquired Horizon Line’s Hawaii trade lane operations, while Matson took over the ocean carrier’s Alaska business.

The benefits of upsizing are beginning to plateau and require more infrastructure investment, according to a new report by the OECD’s International Transport Forum.

Rates on routes from Shanghai to the United States, on the other hand, rebounded from last week, according to estimates from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.

The $1.2 billion acquisition will significantly diversify the Japanese forwarder’s service portfolio.

The Federal Railroad Administration will supply a $6.8 million Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan to the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad.

Airfreight carrier will add Detroit to its list of daily flights to and front London Heathrow airport, effective June 1.

The Swiss freight forwarder said former agent Afifi will be “fully integrated” into its operation.

“Every participant in the supply chain will have a role to play” in solving congestion issues, according to a new report from carrier group World Shipping Council.

The first of seven groups will meet early next month to discuss issues surrounding the upcoming peak season.

The ocean carrier will deploy a dozen of its own vessels on its Andes Service, formerly a joint offering with Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM.

AIIS warned this “negative trend is now growing more pronounced, and, if it continues, the year-to-date total could soon fall below 2014.”

The international express parcel carrier will invest $5.3 million in 2015 for infrastructure, technology, and customer service development in Thailand.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed civil penalties ranging from $54,000 to $81,669 against three companies for allegedly violating federal hazmat rules.

The maritime services provider’s new facility includes mission bridge and engine room simulators, a culinary and hospitality instruction center, two housekeeping training areas, and a full suite of classrooms and […]

Great Lakes port expects the first phase of dock reconstruction to be completed by 2016.

The luxury retailer also said U.S. port congestion negatively impacted its margins in first quarter 2015.

French ocean carrier will commence transatlantic operations on a new joint pendulum service with Hamburg Sud and UASC this month.

A fire broke out on the Marshall Islands-flagged Purple Beach, causing the crew to evacuate due to toxic gas and fears of explosion.

Ocean carrier adds calls to Norway and Sweden to its feeder services in North Europe.

Parcel giant will begin offering express delivery, contract logistics and freight forwarding services in the Southeast Asian nation.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $227,500 civil penalty against AmplaChem of Carmel, Ind.

The airfreight carrier will operate daily Boeing 777-200ER flights from Heathrow Airport in London to the growing Malaysian trade hub.

C.H. Robinson appoints new CFO and CIO, while Transfix names senior VP of sales.

Average annual exports in the Asia Pacific region grew from $4.1 billion for the five years before free trade agreements to $6 billion for the five years following their introduction, […]

SeaLand and APL ships will call Packer Avenue Terminal at the Port of Philadelphia.

The luxury and lifestyle retailer handles well-known brands such as Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works in Southeast Asia.

Norfolk Southern adjusts intermodal operations oversight, while Suddath Cos. appoints new CEO.

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union said 82 percent of its members voted in favor of ratification.

Changes to Maritime Security Program could harm other U.S.-flag carriers.

Strategic View with Walter Kemmsies    Given trends in place, freight logistics managers and transportation planners should be factoring in intermodal more than ever before.    During the last 15 […]

Manufacturer of server components uses TMS to automate transportation management.

   This is an eventful year for new technology being introduced at container terminals with the opening of APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam, and introduction of leading-edge systems at […]

Container Analytics with Ben Meyer    Hamburg Süd must feel like the prettiest girl at the dance these days. Speculation about the German ocean carrier has been running rampant the past few […]

   Express package delivery and logistics services provider DHL is trying out a number of innovative approaches to support the growing demand for electronic retail transactions.    The idea that […]

Clamor over detention and demurrage fees is growing among shippers.

   U.S. Customs’ five-week postponement of mandatory filing of electronic air import manifests through a new IT system is actually a positive development and reflects well on the agency’s ability […]

   Tom Sanderson, chief executive officer of the progressive third party logistics firm Transplace, recently told an audience of shipper and carrier representatives in Dallas: “It’s a great time to […]

Pitney Bowes and Borderfree together will extend their global reach.

Greenbriar Equity investment gives 3PL resources for expansion.

   Does your warehouse contract have a “dishonest acts” exclusion? If so, beware. That may be the takeaway from a recent court decision. (Warehouse Wines & Spirits, Inc. v. Travelers […]

   XPO Logistics Chief Executive Officer Brad Jacobs continues to leverage technology to disrupt the hidebound logistics industry and gain market share in fragmented markets such as truck brokerage.   […]

XPO continues aggressive acquisition spree with European 3PL and U.S. drayage firm.

Together with Dynamex, the two units will offer final mile delivery in more than 70 markets.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill substantially increases funding to the Army Corps of Engineers for waterway and port infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2016.

Analysts see no let up in rate volatility as big ship deliveries continue.

According to the denial order, the Iraq-based carrier sought to acquire for Mahan Air at least two Airbus aircraft that were located in the United States.

Investment firm Avondale Partners expects truckload pricing to increase 4%-9% in 2015.

Rates were down again in April 2015 after falling 1.6% in March 2015, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price Index.

Port of Dammam terminal operator International Ports Services set a record for the first four months of 2015.

A $90 million project will allow increased exports of potash, LNG and other commodities.

The company’s 17,000-square-meter facility guarantees immediate availability to ULDs, maintenance and repair services at Germany’s largest air traffic hub.

Industrial logistics property developer will add a distribution center near the Georgia port and truck depot in Joliet.

Old Dominion Freight Line changes up chief executives, while Satellite Logistics Group adds to IT leadership.

The Southern California port plans to acquire 3,000 container chassis in two steps.

Harbor Trucking Association also received a grant that will expand its training program for truckers.

Ocean carrier has agreed to order 10 containerships with 2,800 TEUs of capacity, with more orders possibly on the way.

Shanghai-based shipping company Min Sheng Lines says it has ambitions for additional services as well.

The Japanese ocean carrier will deploy a series of new 7500-unit capacity roll-on/roll-off cargo ships on the project beginning in July.

Marine vessels using alternative technologies to reduce particulate emissions will see dues reduced by up to 30% at the Belgian port.

Port Catoosa in Tulsa, Okla., handled 146,687 tons of cargo at its dock in April, less than in March due to reduced fertilizer volumes departing the port.

The Georgia Ports Authority board earlier this week approved a $5.85 million expenditure for 20 new refrigerated container racks at its Garden City Terminal.

Envirotainer names COO, while UPS appoints engineering VP and V.Group hires new communications head.

The Pacific Maritime Association voted to approve the deal in advance of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union member ratification vote Friday.