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Korean Air will add five Boeing 777 freighters, while Globe Express Service expands in France.

Kane Is Able and Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoint vice presidents, while CP’s CFO resigns.

Move comes as ILWU, PMA talks enter 10th month.

Spot rate for 40-foot container moving from Shanghai to the U.S. East Coast estimated to be more than $5,000.

Both sides met Thursday with aid of federal mediator and negotiations are expected to continue on Friday.

The ports said the Washington State Senate proposal will “benefit the state’s economy by speeding the movement of cargo through the ports.”

The railway announced spending plans for Nebraska ($226 million), Minnesota ($326 million), Washington ($189 million), Illinois ($339 Million), North Dakota ($326 Million) and Texas ($223 million).

Singapore liner company says congestion at U.S. West Coast ports cost it $15 million in fourth quarter.

Cathay Pacific handles 1.45 million tons of cargo in first full year, while CEVA Logistics expands in Vancouver, Canada and UTi Worldwide opens new facilities in Malaysia.

CSX names two executives to vice president posts, while Suttons Group appoints a new Americas director.

Terminal operator says it will seek other carriers for container terminal.

The union, which represents more than 3,000 engineers and conductors at the railway, intends to strike if a negotiated settlement is not reached by midnight Feb. 14.

The United States questioned the validity of China’s so-called “demonstration bases-common service platform” export subsidy program.

The Justice, State and Interior departments announced the implementation of the U.S. National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking.

Prolonged waterfront labor talks have created need for “real time” information, said the port.

Year-over-year cargo was up 15 percent in January with double-digit growth in rail, barge and truck sectors, according to VPA.

The 114 million euro ($129 million) investment in the Brussels hub will triple DHL’s capacity from 12,000 to 39,500 shipments per hour.

CSX Corp. has appointed Oscar Munoz as president and Cindy Sanborn as executive vice president of operations.

Starting in March, Panalpina will operate flights from Hong Kong to Huntsville, Ala., with scheduled charters using Atlas Air’s Boeing 747-400 freighters.

Small ports in Southern Oregon will get funds for maintenance.

Users of Drivewyze PreClear are able to bypass Florida’s 22 ag inspection stations if they are not hauling farm products or refrigerated containers.

FedEx Ground builds new DC, DP World London Gateway Port constructs third berth, CenterPoint Properties completes intermodal facility, Delta Cargo co-locates with Air France-KLM, and TASCO Berhad opens new warehouse.

MNX Global Logistics appoints three vice presidents, while Saudi Airlines Cargo picks new charter director.

PMA said ships will not load or unload cargo Thursday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday due to continuing ILWU slowdowns.

The Korean liner company said it will continue to serve the Pacific Northwest region from Seattle.

According to preliminary data from the Intermodal Association of North America, all intermodal segments reported gains with domestic containers leading the way.

The logistics company said its improved facility features a “unique” cold storage facility designed for the life sciences and healthcare sectors.

Aldridge is recalled as key figure as liner companies transitioned to containerships.

Major shipper and railroad told a Senate panel about the harmful impact of work slowdowns at West Coast ports.

Kalmar appoints new vice president of services and MIQ names business development manager in Los Angeles.

AgTC claims loss of agriculture exports amounts to $1.75 billion per month.

According to the port, overall throughput increased 4.8 percent for the year.

UX Specialized Logistics is a North American provider of last-mile logistics services to retail chains and e-commerce companies.

Lance M. Fritz will serve as the Union Pacific Railroad’s new president and chief executive officer.

Drivers at Shippers Transport Express ratified a one year contract.

Greek shipping company recently increased its fleet size from two to 10 vessels in less than a year.

CMA CGM opens new agencies in Turkey and Guatemala, SR Technics extends partnership with Kuehne + Nagel in Middle East, Southeastern Freight Lines expands in Kentucky and Ohio and CenterPoint […]

Bay & Bay has appointed a new vice president, while ACI named new facilitation and IT director.

West Coast port union and management continue publicity war.

PMA neither loaded nor unloaded ships over the weekend, leaving yard and gate operations up to individual terminals.

The Dubai-based ocean carrier will expand its services to the South American market as part of its overall growth strategy in the region.

Government says investigation is continuing.

U.S. Meat Export Federation says West Coast port congestion threatens beef and pork shippers with export delays to Asian markets.

U.S. steel exports dropped 2.6 percent from November to December, capping off a 5 percent decline for the year.

Pure car-truck carrier has scrubber to meet emission standards.

Draymen say they could be forced out of business by huge demurrage and detention bills.

A. Duie Pyle and SCI Logistics open new logistics centers in New Jersey and Nova Scotia, while CenterPoint Properties sells a 10-building portfolio in the Milwaukee area.

Parsons Brinckerhoff names western division port development director, while Dicom picks vice president of sales.

Union disputes claims that West Coast container docks are too congested to unload ships at night.

The world’s largest container line made its inaugural call at the port’s Conley Container Terminal Thursday.

The Commerce Department reported U.S. exports set a record for the fifth year in a row.

The 2015 Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act passed Thursday by a vote of 260-163.

Premium for East Coast services continues to grow.

A union election scheduled for Thursday at the LTL carrier’s Orlando, Fla. facility was cancelled just hours before the polls were due to open.

Port’s statistical boundary will cover 226.5 miles of the Ohio River across 15 counties, including a seven-mile reach of the Licking River.

Avianca Cargo receives fifth Airbus 330 freighter, CMA CGM calls Santos with largest ship ever in Brazil and Livingston International plans to hire more veterans.

Unicon, a subsidiary of Dubai-based Simatech, will operate its U.S. headquarters in Los Angeles.

CMA CGM Vice Chairman Rodolphe Saadé calls deal a “major new agreement.”

WSC says shipowners face huge investment in technology that may not meet regulatory obligations.

Union official worries technology could cost longshoremen jobs, but former executive says pride in work would provide security.

Opponents say the fee drives port costs higher and those costs are difficult to pass on to shippers.

TSA lines forecast “significant increases in shoreside and inland rail, truck and equipment management costs during 2015.”

According to the International Air Transport Association, air freight demand growth showed “significant acceleration” from 2013 and 2012 levels.

Both TRAC and DCLI will contribute to the pool in Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland

Steel imports in the U.S. fell 2 percent to 3.62 million net tons in December, marking the second straight monthly decrease.

PMA says it offered the ILWU a 5-year contract with 3% annual wage increases, and negotiations will continue, but a lockout could occur in 5-10 days.

Congressman says larger user fee would help pay for highway, bridge investment.

The terminal operator handled nearly 60 million TEUs in the past year.

The freight forwarding and customs brokerage division of FedEx Corp. created additional routes to Mexico and Brazil from Germany, Hong Kong and the U.S.

Jim McKenna, chief negotiator for terminal operators will discuss contract talks, now in their ninth month.

CR Ocean Engineering says it has now sold five scrubbers to reduce sulfur emissions to shipping companies.

MOL car carrier rescues fishermen and CEVA Logistics wins FIAMM contract in Italy.

T. Parker Host and Host Terminals appoint new operations VPs, while KOM International names president.

Union reportedly has comprehensive offer.

Company says it will “take actions necessary to improve profitability by increasing operational efficiency and adjusting price where appropriate.”

The trucking and logistics company increased year-over-year net income by 14 percent compared with 2013.

US Ocean, the U.S.-flag vessel-operating subsidiary of Houston-based Intermarine, has recently taken delivery of the vessel Ocean Globe.

HMM taps Inchcape for Australian liner business, Pilot Freight Services sets revenue record in 2014, Reddaway and Troy Container Line start new services, Northwest Innovation Works relocates its corporate headquarters […]

TQL names a new president, while AIAG elects is new chairman.

Port congestion is causing layoffs and inability to reach overseas consumers.

Port authority says container volumes last year were 5.4 percent higher than in 2013.

Justice Department said sentence is first against an executive in its roll-on/roll-off shipping investigation.

Philadelphia handled 449,122 TEUs of cargo, or 22.2 percent more than the 367,499 TEUs it did in 2013.

Norfolk Southern and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen on Friday reached a new collective bargaining agreement.

From the investigation, ITC will provide an overview of recent and current trends in Cuban imports of goods and services.

Senior executive appointments were made at “K” Line, Cardinal Logistics and Swissport.

Port director’s tenure has seen projects to deepen harbor, raise Bayonne Bridge, expand marine terminals and intermodal rail.

Hueneme CEO says port could offer relief valve for congestion.

Analysts from IHS Maritime & Trade predict continued increases in fatal incidents in both the shipping and passenger sectors.

According to IHS Maritime and Trade, attacks on the port city of Mariupol have severely disrupted trading and the transport of fuel and industrial supplies in the Ukraine.

Carriers are benefiting from lower oil prices, but face capacity overhang.

Despite total cargo volumes being down at the French port, container traffic increased by 7 percent.

Ethiopian Airlines extends partnership with Liège Airport and ISS Palumbo U.K. acquires project cargo forwarder, while DFW International Airport opens Logistics Center I and CMA CGM opens a new agency […]

American Trucking Associations and Weber Logistics announce executive promotions.

Port of Long Beach CEO said ports are in a “perfect position” to play this role.

Flexi-Van executive says “misplaced” chassis have aggravated congestion.

ICTSI Oregon says actions against it are “far beyond ‎what other West Coast ports are experiencing.”

Preliminary figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines indicate a 5.4 percent increase in air freight from 2013.

Net income for Canadian National Railway increased 21 percent compared with 2013.

AAL’s new Japan operation, TNT begins daily service to Istanbul, and CenterPoint builds a container yard for 3PL KW International.