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The new facility in Colombo will complement APL Logistics’ existing cargo hubs in North and Southeast Asia.

WWL’s third vessel processing center in China will be located at an important gateway to Beijing and Northern China.

The port authority is instituting a series of measures to improve cargo fluidity in response to a spike in congestion at its Virginia International Gateway terminal.

The port has extended the life of an emergency container yard an extra six months and changed its mission.

Profits were down 1% at the company in 2014 despite a 3.1% increase in group revenues, according to its annual report.

Lease for San Juan terminal is assigned to Luis Ayala Colon.

Proposed fuel standards would cut oil use by 9 billion gallons and save truckers $30 billion in fuel costs, according to a new study by the group.

The agency has proposed civil penalties against three companies totaling $215,570 for hazardous materials regulations violations involving air transport.

Express carrier TNT has started a five-times weekly flight between Tel Aviv and its hub in Liege, Belgium.

Schenker AG’s chairman steps down, while ATA appoints new VP and Hansa Heavy Lift raises focus on Asia-Pacific with appointment.

A dispute over work rules shut down terminals at Port of Oakland, but the backlog of ships has been reduced.

Amount of time containers take to clear Southern California terminal yards increased significantly year-over-year in February, according to INTTRA’s container metrics.

LTL carrier seeks to help shippers get cargo stuck at congested West Coast ports onto store shelves for spring retail season.

The Barbours Cut terminal is closed for the second consecutive day following a ship collision that caused a chemical spill on Monday.

Third executive sentenced as part of Department of Justice probe into price fixing in ro-ro shipping

U.S. steel exported in January fell 0.4 percent compared to the previous month.

Since it last updated these regulations, USDA said “business practices have evolved significantly and other countries have changed their livestock import requirements.”

Average value of cargo thefts increased 36% in 2014, according to a new report from FreightWatch International.

The port said a recently completed bond sale will save it nearly $15 million.

The multi-purpose shipping line will add calls to its loop between the U.S. and West Africa.

The cooperative agreement includes the introduction of Cargolux’s 747 freighter services from Luxembourg to Chennai, India via Oman.

The breakbulk carrier plans to increase the size of its fleet to more than 500,000 deadweight tons this year.

CaroTrans commences Japan-to-Miami LCL service, Global Ship Lease takes delivery of second 8,063-TEU ship, and Liebherr Maritime introduces LHM 800 mobile harbor crane.

A second berth at Fairview Container Terminal in British Columbia will grow capacity to 1.3 million TEUs.

East Coast ports benefiting from increased volumes thanks to West Coast congestion.

The commission, created to fight corruption and regulate hiring at the ports, said the legislation is unconstitutional.

Truckload spot availability decreased 6% compared to January, according to the DAT North American Freight Index.

Carbofin S.p.A. was sentenced to pay a criminal penalty of $2.75 million for knowingly falsifying the oil record book for its ship “Marigola.”

“Oil train accidents are increasing at an alarming rate,” Sen. Baldwin and Rep. Kind told the White House.

The airfreight carrier posted revenues of $238 million for the year.

ADIPEC partners with Agility, Kalmar to deliver 20 additional cranes to DP World London Gateway, Nutrabolt taps Kane Is Able, ICAT forms customs brokerage subsidiary, Yusen creates project cargo team […]

Gordley Associates hires trade policy expert, while RILA names vice president of international trade.

The port said its cargo backlog should clear within as little as two months.

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.