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If okayed, the PMA-proposed West Coast labor pact will be sent to union members for ratification.

The shipping and logistics provider added 20 new member nations to its International Special Commodities program.

New buyers focused on Canadian investment and economic development.

CSX designates Ocala/Marion County Commerce Park a CSX Select Site, Toll acquires ODT Australis, AFFLINK partners with 3M and R+L Carriers relocates service center.

Experimental off dock drop yard at the Port of Los Angeles could help speed containers.

The International Association of Classifications Societies said it would continue to study the report and the will finalized the requirements soon.

The federal agency alleges shipments did not include relevant documents and were improperly packaged and labeled.

The Liberian Registry has appointed a new Hong Kong office manager, while Unicon named its L.A. branch manager.

Congressional watchdog agency told Senate lawmakers that FMCSA should enhance its Safety Measurement System for motor carriers.

Containers in stack at Centerm contained trichloroisocyanuric acid, according to the terminal operator.

Frigoblock will become part of Ingersoll-Rand’s Transport Solutions business, which goes to market as Thermo King.

The logistics provider and freight forwarder doubled EBIT and increased gross profits by more than 600% in 2014.

The port authority saw a 4.9% drop in profits due to higher interest charges and depreciation.

The Army Corps of Engineers today awarded a $134.5 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. for the project.

The Singapore facility will include the company’s first fully automated express parcel sorting and processing system in South Asia.

Disney and Dollar General described their strategies to avoid West Coast port congestion mess at the TPM conference.

Transplace appoints head of new consulting practice, while Sunteck names CIO and Locus Traxx hires EMEA market manager.

Top executives described initiatives to improve flow of cargo off docks at the nation’s two largest ports during the TPM conference in Long Beach.

Environmental advantages of liquid natural gas remain undisputed despite a lack of profitability, according to the commission.

The logistics provider recently implemented a new operating model and launched an independent global Healthcare sector.

A recent Oxford Economics study estimates the overall contribution of the European shipping industry to EU GDP at 147 billion euros for 2013, according to the European Community Shipowners’ Association.

Panama Canal has seen fuller vessels and unscheduled “sweeper” ships moving cargo to the East Coast.

Evergreen Line introduces two new intra-Asia services, Nautilus International/Metro Group breaks ground on its new headquarters in Long Beach, CaroTrans starts LCL service from Shanghai to Atlanta via Port of […]

Capes Shipping hired a new general manager and Walker SCM picked a global business director.

Marine terminal officials agree that future contracts will require ongoing collaboration.

Economist revised forecasts, predicting lower import growth and a second year of declines in exports.

Chairman Gernandt believes some shippers would pay for more reliable transit times.

Bulk operator could also lighter vessels at nearby Port Manatee.

CN announced the ratification of a four year agreement with the Teamsters-lead union.

The National Defense Reserve Fleet vessel will leave the James River on March 5 for scrapping at Southern Recycling in New Orleans.

NRF President Matthew Shay and other speakers at TPM conference said the industry cannot allow the nation’s economy to be held hostage by a small group of parties with their […]

The Maersk Garonne was pulled free early Saturday morning, just hours after running aground.

The ocean liner said the ships, scheduled for delivery in 2017, will be deployed in the Asia-North Europe trade.

The international logistics provider and freight forwarder attributed the results to growth in all three of its business units and the acquisition of US-based Jacobson Companies.

Norfolk Southern said James A. Squires will succeed Charles W. “Wick” Moorman as chief executive officer, effective June 1.

U.S. Army Corps completed its draft environmental impact and feasibility study.

Ports believe pool of more than 80,000 interchangeable chassis will help ease West Coast congestion.

Vehicles will arrive at the Delaware port from plants in the Midwest and Canada for shipment to the Middle East.

Sunteck appoints CEO, while Transervice taps Greatwide Distribution CEO for EVP.

On-time performance is being hampered by congestion at West Coast ports.

The revised agreement would allow collaboration on congestion, transportation infrastructure needs and pollution mitigation.

The shipping giant will return profits from the sale to its shareholders.

According to the freight transportation forecaster, lower fuel costs had a positive impact on the index.

Volume increased for the airfreight carrier, but overall yield was down.

Transpacific carriers cite port congestion and stronger demand as economy improves.

New style port directors are trying to tailor ports to industry supply chain needs.

The independent containership owner and manager increased revenues by 5.9 percent, but saw profits drop 56.1 percent.

Calif. congresswoman seeks FMC investigation of actions during bargaining with ILWU.

The ocean carrier’s “New Falcon” service will offer direct sailings instead of transshipments through Singapore.

According to the American Trucking Association, the index increased 6.6 percent compared to January of 2014.

Kelly will continue to serve as both president and a member of AFF’s board of directors.

Earnings were buoyed by a 50 percent increase in Maersk Line profit.

The third-party logistics provider announced record results, including a 6.1 percent increase in net profits from 2013.

The ocean liner carrier said business improved across the board.

The cargo consolidator said it will reduce less-than-container load transit times between Rotterdam and St. Petersburg by 11 days.

Cargo delays will continue, but air freight option has to be balanced against skyrocketing prices, UPS officials say.

Hyster Company delivers first Tier 4 container handlers to Port of Los Angeles, Finnair Cargo partners with IAG Cargo and smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi selects CEVA to manage its e-commerce distribution […]

Southern California ports plan continued cooperation to get containers moving.

FTR Associates predicts high long-haul truck rates as shippers try to rush goods to rest of country.

Union reponds that ICTSI is blaming others for its own mistakes.

NYK completes first voyage of car transport service from Mexico, while Old Dominion expands in South Dakota and Finnair joins IAG’s Partner Plus.

ILWU, PMA agree to transform arbitration system, labor secretary says.

DB Schenker has picked a new Americas CEO and former Port of Portland marketing manager moves over to Oregon’s dairy commission.

U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez announced Friday night the dockworkers’ union and its employers reached agreement on a new five-year contract.

Changes include minimum insurance requirements for railroads and a fund financed by levies on crude oil shippers.

January container volume at Charleston grew 18 percent

Cargo backlog could take one to two months to clear out.

Northern California port shut down briefly after disagreement over labor break time.

Carrier signs 20-year lease in advance of deploying new con-ro ships in the Puerto Rico trade.

Drewry says, however, additional capacity could keep rates in check.

Intermodal logistics provider buys 200 units on first year anniversary.

Partnerships have been reached between E2Open and its customers, Aljex and FourKites, and UNIT45 and Globe Tracker.

   Background noise is the drip-drip water torture of modern supply chains.    And the impact is felt no more keenly than in transportation procurement. This is where the overused […]

Container Analytics with Ben Meyer    Several months ago, this column said the recently formed 2M and Ocean3 vessel sharing agreements (VSA) of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co., and […]

Port Tampa Bay takes long-term approach to business development.

   Increased funding for ports—not just for marine terminals themselves, but connections via water and land—continue to be a key focus for the American Association of Port Authorities.    In […]

   Something for every shipper to keep their eyes on in California — aside, you know, from crippling port congestion — is the state’s legal position on whether drayage drivers are considered employees or independent […]

Apparel, footwear shippers struggle with West Coast port issues.

Nothing short of a system reset based on policies characterized by intermodalism will avoid what could eventually be years of freight gridlock.

   “Believe it or not, we deal in perishables,” said Joseph Roisman, executive vice president with Perry Ellis International. Like other apparel companies, Perry Ellis has struggled with congestion at […]

Differences between the ILWU and ILA abound, but can port labor negotiations be structured more effectively?

Fast growing U.S. forage exports hit by West Coast port problems.

   While the asset-based freight transportation business continues to consolidate into the hands of fewer and larger firms, the non-asset-based counterpart—made up mostly of freight forwarders and non-vessel-operating common carriers—remains […]

   I’ve written before about the shortsightedness of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union when it comes to dragging out contract talks with the marine terminal operators to the point […]

   Amid the news about port congestion, the Port of Oakland was able to draw our attention to a little good news in February.    The Army Corps of Engineers […]

   Dewayne Gregoire said he was injured in a slip-and-fall accident while working as a tankerman on Enterprise Marine Services’ vessel, Marie.    Like many injured seafarers, he chose to […]

Third-party systems and back office arrangements allow intermediaries to focus on core customer-facing functions.

U.S. Labor Secretary Perez announced Friday night the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association reached an agreement on a new five-year contract.

Harley Shaiken, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said an agreement between the ILWU and PMA could be reached in days rather than weeks.

Ships stacking up at anchorages, off coast, and slowly steaming across the Pacific.

Transit times for less-than-container-load ocean freight shipments will be reduced by seven days, according to the global forwarder.

The North Carolina State Ports Authority is extending its hours at the Port of Wilmington from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., effective Feb. 23.

The Dutch airport group saw cargo volumes increase by 6.7 percent.

Workers on the railway’s Northern Quebec Internal Short Line agreed to a four-year deal.

Furniture retailer IKEA has submitted its final plans to the City of Joliet, Ill. to proceed with building a distribution center there.

West Coast port labor negotiations are now focused on arbitration system.

CMA CGM launches a new logistics platform in Cameroon, Broekman Group becomes Broekman Logistics and Air Canada Cargo adds more capacity in Asia.

NationaLease names a vice president for dedicated services, and ISS appoints new head for marine outsourcing.

The West Coast ports attributed “dramatic” downturn in volumes to congestion and lack of a ILWU labor contract.

Substantial market demand in Portland region exists for exporting and importing goods to and from Asia, says terminal operator.