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Chris Dupin Wednesday, November 28, 2012

TSA modifies bunker surcharge

The discussion agreement said a consolidated charge will dramatically simplify how inland intermodal fuel surcharges are assessed and collected, and provide customers with greater clarity in forecasting their total freight costs.

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Chris Gillis Tuesday, November 27, 2012

SEKO expands in Africa

   SEKO, a logistics services provider, has opened offices in Uganda and Ethiopia.    The company said this expansion is driven by the strong energy, mining and technology industries in […]

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Chris Gillis Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Shapiro names Starr CFO

   Baltimore-based freight forwarder and customs broker Samuel Shapiro & Company has appointed C. Walter Starr as its chief financial officer.    Starr joins Shapiro with more than 25 years […]

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Chris Gillis Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Avianca orders 3 more B787s

   Avianca Airlines, Colombia’s flagship airline, has ordered three Boeing 787 Dreamliners, valued at $620 million.    The order brings Avianca’s total 787 order count to 15 Dreamliners, which includes […]

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Chris Dupin Monday, November 19, 2012

Rare case

   Aqua Marine (AM) is a corporation on Nevis in the West Indies that supplies bunker fuel. It initiated arbitration against Garanti Finansal Kiralama (GFK), demanding to be paid for […]

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Chris Dupin Monday, November 19, 2012

Hot commodity

U.S. chemical and plastic exports should expect boost from shale gas.    By Chris Dupin       The boom in U.S. natural gas production is expected to help boost exports […]

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