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JDA’s user conference highlighted importance of managing omni-channel fulfillment profitably, and where transportation management fits in that equation.

Most ships should proceed to berth immediately or within a few days, according to the Marine Exchange of Southern California.

Ocean carrier China Shipping reported a nearly 306% year-over-year increase in net profits during first quarter 2015.

The railway reported net income of $310 million on total operating revenues of $2.6 billion in first quarter 2015.

CEO Steve Gunning said IAG will continue to explore asset light transportation solutions in 2015.

American Airlines Cargo will introduce services to Edinburg and Glasgow, Scotland, and Shannon, Ireland, in early May.

The third party logistics provider has started construction on a new 166,000 square-meter DC complex in Truganina, west of Melbourne.

The LTL carrier said the 64 new liquefied natural gas tractors will join its operation in Harrisburg, Pa.

Antwerp-based foodcareplus will provide a refrigerated less-than-containerload consolidation service for seafood products from Canada to Europe.

A major supplier to Dunkin’ Brands franchisees has started rolling out Manhattan Associates’ TMS and WMS solutions to increase efficiency and lower transportation and warehousing costs.

The railroad’s investment in the state will cover track maintenance, signal systems and road and bridge repairs.

Most businesses report minimal impact, despite claims from driver groups that the strike is causing “massive disruptions.”

Acquisition of French logistics giant Norbert Dentressangle clearly shows XPO has diverged from its initial strategy to roll up the North America freight brokerage market.

Panduit said the TMS will transform its highly manual process, allowing the company to consolidate shipments and providing improved visibility and more efficient freight settlement.

Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx gave Marine Highway designation to projects on the Mississippi River, New York Harbor, and the Potomac River.

Container throughput at the port was up 2.3% year-over-year for first quarter 2015.

The port terminal operator reported 10.5% growth in operating profits despite an 8.3% dip in revenues for first quarter 2015.

The trucking company increased earnings per share 25% year-over-year, but still fell short of analyst estimates, according to investment advisor Stifel.

The South Korean government plans to add 15 berths to its Busan New Port to increase its container capacity by 15.8 million TEUs.

Nearly 1,000 new VW Jettas, Beetles and Golfs arrived at the port Wednesday.

The 3PL’s facility, located five minutes from the Portland International Airport, now includes a total of 154,675 square feet of space and 51 dock doors.

The new facility, which includes room for an additional 120 pallet spaces, will cater to increasing volumes of pharmaceutical and biotech shipments.

Ocean carriers NYK and “K” Line reported improved financial results, while MOL’s loss widened.

Roadrunner, Matchback Systems and Great Lakes Towing make executive and director-level appointments.

Maersk Line said the containership was fired upon and seized because of a dispute over 10 containers transported a decade ago.

XPO’s purchase of the French 3PL is the company’s first international acquisition and gives it a strong foothold in the European market.

Report from bond rating agency Moody’s predicts “minimal impact” to U.S. East Coast volumes when the expanded waterway opens next year.

Freight forwarding and logistics subsidiary CMA CGM LOG plans to expand into a dozen countries this year.

The third-party logistics provider had a net income of $106.48 million on revenues of $3.3 billion in first quarter 2015.

The French port increased total throughput 6.9% year-over-year in the first quarter, driven by strong growth in container and crude cargoes.

Vacancy at cargo facilities in proximity to the nation’s leading airports is low, driving up rents for those who use the space, according to a report from market analyst JLL.

The Port of Long Beach has completed the final environmental impact report for the Mitsubishi Cement facility modification project.

Number of ships at anchor has dropped from 28 on March 14 to one or none.

Rickmers, which manages the ship for Maersk said Iranian navy fired “warning shots” at Marshall Islands-flagged Maersk Tigris.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office says there are “plenty of trucks and drivers.”

More needs to be done about these “unfair and unreasonable” fees, according to a joint letter from 94 industry organizations.

The parcel giant reported improved profitability across all business units in the first quarter 2015, thanks primarily to new pricing initiatives, revenue management and strong growth in international volumes.

ILWU is planning a rally and march against police violence during its regular stop-work meeting.

BNSF Logistics said it will integrate the specialized road equipment for towers with its wind turbine blade transport service, dubbed “Blade Runner.”

The port benefited in March from shippers avoiding congestion at West Coast ports.

The Israeli ocean carrier has not made any definitive decisions, however, as it is still considering the potential impacts of the Panama Canal expansion.

The express parcel carrier has had success with similar helicopter services in New York and Los Angeles, providing early morning delivery services to the areas’ financial and legal firms.

Rates were lower in March 2015 than the previous year despite increasing slightly from February, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price Index.

The Mississagi ran aground Saturday morning at Big Trout Island on the U.S. side of the St Marys River.

Global operator of Boeing 747 freighters Cargolux Airlines said it will temporarily ban the transport of lithium ion battery shipments, starting May 1.

The joint-venture company formed by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and PSA International handled its first commercial containership last week.

UPS, AmeriQuest, AAPA, CEVA and Swissport make executive and director-level appointments.

The Netherlands-based express carrier said it expects 2015 to be a “challenging year of transition” after reaching a tentative $4.2 billion purchase agreement with FedEx.

Recent growth of the Barcelona-based online freight forwarder has been propelled by $1.4 million in Series B funding.

Rates are at an all-time high thanks to increasing demand and “extraordinarily tight” capacity, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index.

American Waterways Operators elects new chairman, while Deutsche Post DHL Group shuffles Global Forwarding officers in wake of resignation.

The truck drivers are targeting four companies for now, but may expand the strike, according to Teamsters spokeswoman Barb Maynard.

A strike could come as soon as Monday, according to a statement from Teamster affiliate Justice for Port Truck Drivers.

Carriers should not be allowed to profit from congestion for which they are at least partially responsible, says agriculture group.

Lawyers still need to be consulted, but the model has valuable input from expert shippers, says NIT League.

Rates are falling on major trade routes to Europe, U.S., according to the latest figures from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.

The company made a deal with a German bank to acquire 14 vessels, including seven containerships, and took delivery of a 13,100-TEU ship.

The railway increased net income 8.3% to $1.2 billion compared to the first quarter 2014, according to Union Pacific’s latest financial statements.

Blakey will take a behind-the-scenes role at the pro-freight group.

The Texas Coalition for Transportation Productivity has thrown its support behind state legislation to increase weight limits for trucks transporting ocean containers.

Volga-Dnepr Airlines, operator of the super-large cargo freighters, said it’s trying out a new coating on one its planes.

ClassNK establishes Global Research and Innovation Center in Singapore, Delhi Airport and Schiphol Airport sign MoU to promote cargo trade, and ContainerPort Group opens new terminal in Atlanta.

Swissport, Scoular Co., Saddle Creek, Purolator, and CPG announce executive and director appointments.

Pasha says it is planning “significant upgrades to the Horizon fleet.”

Product is aimed at small and medium sized shippers.

The 10th largest container carrier warns that 2015 will likely see capacity outpace demand for shipping.

E&WD will increase the Corps’ Civil Works fiscal 2016 budget to $5.597 billion, adding $864.75 million to the Obama administration’s request.

Indictment alleges the former shipping line employee authorized payment of phony invoices.

The logistics provider saw shipments grow 4.4% in 2014, according to the company’s yearly financial statement.

The car drop delivery service, developed jointly by DHL Parcel, Amazon and Audi, is the first of its kind in Germany.

The European Commission has proposed amending its approvals process for imported commodities with biotechnology traits.

BMW Group breaks ground on new facility in Texas, CEVA and BP Zhuhai expand relationship, Worldwide Flight Services wins North American contracts, and IAG Cargo opens climate-controlled stations in Latin […]

Sunset Transportation names new president, and CSX appoints VP of state government affairs in Northeast.

Bad shipper experience could result in long-term cargo diversion, according to port economist John Martin.

Though largely unreported, attacks on the supply chain by organized criminal gangs are on the rise, according to a new report from the Transported Asset Protection Association.

German ocean carrier had suspended calls to the port due to West Coast congestion during ILWU-PMA labor contract negotiations.

The freight forwarder and logistics provider saw increased net profits in the first quarter despite slightly lower revenues, compared to the first quarter of 2014.

Maritime Administration originally awarded the money to Horizon Lines, but the ocean carrier did not move forward with the project and has since been broken up and sold to Pasha […]

Canadian Pacific set first quarter records for revenues, net profits and operating ratio, according to the railway’s latest financial statements.

The index increased 5% compared to March of 2014, according to the American Trucking Associations.

China Railway Import and Export Co. partners with Kerry Logistics China, DB Schenker Rail UK launches Eco Neutral program, MacGregor signs equipment deal with GRUPO CBO, and Lincoln Equities Group […]

Norfolk Southern expands roles of two VPs, while UTi and Cambridge Systematics add to management teams.

Shipping will remain the NYK Line’s core business, but diversification and expansion into logistics are ‘essential’ to continued growth, according to the company’s new president.

The recovery of congestion laden West Coast ports significantly impacted shipment volumes and expenditures, according to the latest Cass Freight Index Report.

The southeastern ports continued their blistering growth rate, both increasing throughput by over 13 percent for the month.

Maersk Group and Crowley Maritime say the new company, called Ardent, will be headquartered in Houston.

London-based shipping industry consultant Drewry questions whether carriers will be able to charge $2,000 per FEU on eastbound boxes.

March volumes were up 21 percent at the allied Pacific Northwest Ports, but log volumes are down this year, according to Puget Sound reports.

The vessel, which runs on liquid natural gas, will enter service later this year between Jacksonville and San Juan.

The port attributed the results primarily to throughput growth in oil products, LNG and container cargo.

Boyd Group report compares the operating costs of warehousing in 25 cities across the United States, based on a hypothetical 500,000-square foot facility.

The airfreight carrier will test Matternet drones from California, along with Swiss Post.

Oman Air and Cargolux sign joint venture agreement, HOYER adds to environmentally friendly vehicle fleet, Virgin Atlantic Cargo partners with Jan de Rijk Logistics, and ClassNK opens survey office in […]

MOL (Canada), Ameriquest Transportation, and ABS Group made senior appointments.

The Federal Maritime Commission may institute more stringent monitoring of ocean carrier alliances, according to commissioner William P. Doyle.

New Jersey Attorney General cites the work of the NY/NJ Waterfront Commission as a bill to dissolve it sits on the Governor’s desk.

Despite the exit of ocean carriers Hanjin and Hapag-Lloyd, Portland director says the port has “a valuable, unique market.”

State Senate President Stephen Sweeney called for a $2-billion-a-year Transportation Trust Fund.

Ships will call Mexico, Colombia and Panama.

The former employee was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to repay $4.68 million in restitution