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The shipping carrier expanded vehicle operations in Mexico with purchase of Carlogistics.

Three more of the giant turbines, bound for new nuclear power plants, are expected this year.

Icelandic shipping line Eimskip says Jac. Meisner had annual sales of $8.8 million.

The ocean liner carrier has also opened a consolidated operations center in Houston.

The company’s newest intermodal drayage facility is its first in North Carolina.

Salvage plan is still being developed for Hoegh Osaka.

Logistics company began its first 53′ intermodal service between Chicago and Silao.

Agriculture shippers say new contract must have ‘improvements in port operations.’

Freight forecaster reports Class 8 truck orders for North America exceeded 40,000 units for the third consecutive month.

Two carriers announce GRIs effective February 1 for several trades.

The Panama Canal Authority says the toll structure is competitive and fair.

Feds announce that they will assist ILWU and PMA in contract talks that have been going on since May.

The port says terminals may extend hours for another month to deal with pre-Lunar New Year volumes.

Sea Star Line will operate the LNG-fueled ships between Jacksonville and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The railway company will begin road testing on its first publicly funded, emissions-friendly locomotives.

The French-owned ocean liner carrier and the integrated logistics group Multiparques will develop joint logistics facilities in Lobito.

ILWU says it may take between eight to 10 days to unload a ship because of limits on longshore hiring.

The $365 million deal, the company’s largest purchase since 2012, expands C.H. Robinson’s reach in internet-based freight brokerage.

Hoegh reports that the entire crew is safe and that there is no resulting pollution or obstruction to navigation.

The PMA said it will limit the number of longshoremen hired to unload ships.

November imports declined by more than 18%, settling at 3.63 million tons.

Contractors also get six month extension in dispute over basalt quality and concrete testing.

The U.S. Transportation Department issued a rule requiring U.S. airlines to accept musical instruments as carry-on or checked baggage on commercial passenger flights.

Panama Canal board gives green light to 5 million-TEU terminal; project goes to national assembly.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released its annual report to Congress on the status of China’s compliance with its World Trade Organization membership obligations.

“K” Line, CSAV were fined earlier this year in what the U.S. Justice Department said is an ongoing investigation.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has requested public comments on proposed changes to its dairy tariff-rate import quota licensing program.

Gasoline prices have plummeted, but diesel has declined more gradually for several reasons.

Maersk unit will specialize in intra-America trade.

The longshore union says the ‘few issues that remain unresolved relate directly to the carriers.’

The port’s spending equates to a 47-percent rise from 2006 levels.

Analysts say 74% of reefer cargo moves in containers.

The Chinese developer says goal is to open waterway by end of 2019.

Business groups tell Obama that the use of a mediator is imperative in longshore union talks.

Vestager has promised to compete GRU probe as quickly as possible.

The ocean carrier signed a long term shipping contract with Reliance Industries for the transportation of liquefied ethane.

The Hong Kong-based carrier will introduce a new weekly container service between North China, South Korea and Southeast Asia.

NYK Auto Logistics India will operate a finished-car logistics terminal at the west coast India port.

The port commission addresses L.A. discussion agreement, chassis, dock fees and empty container yard.

COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM implement rate increases.

The French port authority plans to spend nearly $440 million on strategic growth in the next four years.

Schenker has begun building a new logistics center to house and distribute products for the global consumer goods company.

The government will now require container truckers to show provincial licenses to access Port Metro Vancouver.

Lakers moved 6.2 percent more dry-bulk cargo last month compared to November 2014.

San Francisco anchorages are filling up.

The Pacific Maritime Association wants a federal mediator to assist with contract talks with the ILWU.

The Taiwanese carrier says its membership in CKYHE will allow it to use big ships efficiently.

Costa Rican environmental agency SETENA approves Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ordered by APM Terminals for the Moin terminal expansion project.

CSAV increases its stake in Hapag-Lloyd to 34 percent.

The German ocean carrier raised 352 million euros (U.S. 414 million) in gross proceeds through a capital increase, with 96.5 percent of the existing shareholders exercising their subscription rights that […]

Preliminary figures from the International Civil Aviation Organization show a rebound in air cargo.

The integrator will introduce its first LNG truck and teardrop trailers.

In Oakland, the port has seen a higher number of ships at anchor, and ships are off schedule from Los Angeles.

Airport operator MAG Property and logistics property specialist Stoford submit joint plans for logistics unit at Airport City Manchester.

IPC, Mistui, NYK Line and PSA have agreed to jointly develop a container terminal at the Tanjung Priok Port in Indonesia.

Dutch agribusiness and trading company Nidera has acquired the USA/USC Terminal at the port of Constanta.

Plastic pallet maker Cabka Group has acquired Eryplast.

The Commerce Department found that certain steel nail imports from South Korea, Malaysia, Oman and Vietnam have been dumped on the U.S. market.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined two Texas importers and four Chinese manufacturers for non-compliance.

CEVA to provide transportation services for Ford’s Dearborn Truck manufacturing facility.

UPS has agreed to terms with Polish investment fund ORTIE to purchase healthcare logistics company Poltraf.

The Canadian Government introduced new regulations to reduce accidents at federally regulated grade crossings.

Company says it limited customer volumes in order to meet service commitments.

PMA says it is not close to a new contract with the ILWU.

TSA members propose a GRI and a peak-season surcharge.

Contract negotiations between West Coast longshoremen and employers have entered month eight.

CMB, an Antwerp, Belgium-based cargo vessel and aircraft operator, will acquire a fleet of 14 containerships from Delphis.

The Port of Redwood City in Northern California said it has completed the first phase of maintenance dredging on its harbor channel this week.

The cross-border rail facility offers the ability for more efficient service to Canadian customers.

The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority’s annual budget for 2015 includes $20 million in capital investments to improve maritime operations and sediment management.

The Senate passed legislation, as part of the ABLE Act, to enact a 9-cent increase to the barge diesel fuel user fee.

Carbofin S.PA. pleaded guilty to three counts of violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships related to the deliberate concealment of vessel pollution.

Barge service will provide added capacity for shippers as Horizon Lines leaves trade.

ILWU sends PMA proposals, as Congressman Bill Shuster writes to president about West Coast Longshore negotiations.

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined the country’s makers of carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod are harmed by similar imports from China.

Imports have increased in Oakland, but exports have fallen off so far this year.

APM Terminals’ Maasvlakte II terminal in Rotterdam will receive all of its electric power supply from Europe’s wind farms — both on- and offshore.

Shipments of limestone on U.S.-flag vessels plying the Great Lakes reached 2.7 million tons in November, a decrease of 4.4%, year-over-year.

During the past year, CSX transported about 100,000 tons of the fossilized shell to help rebuild habitat in two Maryland oyster sanctuaries.

The firm found that shippers are likely to ask that most fuel savings to be passed on to them and will benefit more than carriers from lower prices.

Todd Peters, the current chief executive officer of GENCO, will continue stay with the company.

Berkeley scientists see big drop from 2009 in emissions of black carbon and nitrogen oxides.

UPS has added three buildings and expanded another in North America, adding another 1.2 million square feet of capacity to its distribution network.

Sources say a comprehensive proposal was sent by management to union last week.

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Changes coming to Alaska and Hawaii; Puerto Rico loses a long-time carrier.

Anthony Foxx, U.S. transportation secretary, says, “This agreement is the result of the commitment on both sides of the border to strengthen the strong bonds of trade and tourism between […]

Purolator continues to enjoy success in the Canadian-U.S. freight business.

Port of Virginia has new leadership focused on correcting service problems that plague importers and exporters.

With CSAV deal complete, German carrier should return to black quickly says CEO Rolf Habben Jansen.

The U.S. Export-Import Bank on Thursday said it will guarantee a $50 million loan to finance the export of 55 American-made bridge sets to Cameroon.

Ends slot exchange with Evergreen, but will have six Asia-U.S. strings and slot deal with APL.

FMC Commissioner Khouri said the agency is making sure ocean carriers properly implement any surcharges for cargo at West Coast ports.

Spending bill provides more money for harbor maintenance and reduction of pollution from diesel engines.

Carriers promise more direct port calls and shorter transit times.