Officials in the Chinese city are curbing the movement of petroleum and other chemicals through the port while the investigation into last week’s massive warehouse explosion continues.
The airport attributed the growth in cargo volumes in the last 12 months to additional flights added by some carriers to diminish supply chain problems from the backlog at the […]
The international express parcel carrier opened the DHL Express Melbourne Gateway facility at the Melbourne Airport to better serve regional businesses that operate in and out of Australia.
Reports allege that hundreds of tons of sodium cyanide were illegally stored at the site of explosion.
Danish carrier will no longer transport chemical that has been blamed for ship fires.
At least 56 dead, including 21 firefighters, reported in the aftermath of Wednesday’s explosion in the northern Chinese port.
Northern Chinese port city damaged, scores killed by massive blasts traced to third-party logistics warehouse operator.
The logistics services provider has opened a $20 million intermodal facility at Fremantle to offer importers and exporters access to its national freight network.
The third party logistics provider has signed a long-term contract with Universal Music to handle all its logistics operations in Brazil.
Cloud-based warehouse management systems provider’s tool will be combined with OTM to create cloud-based supply chain execution system.
Con-way Multimodal names sales director and Safeway Trucking appoints VP, while Kennedy/Jenks picks hires consultant and Daseke adds board members.
The intra-Europe and Mediterranean dedicated liner company, a Maersk subsidiary, announced a new rail connection from St. Petersburg to Moscow.
Three different pests capable of causing damage were discovered at the Port of Philadelphia, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement.
The logistics solutions provider will break ground on a new warehouse facility in Zeeland, Mich. for Mead Johnson Nutrition, a pediatric nutrition company.
Commissioners of the Pacific Northwest ports approved a plan to unify their marine cargo terminal investments, operations, planning and marketing in an attempt to strengthen the Puget Sound gateway and […]
The second quarter financial results of ocean carriers NYK, MOL and “K” Line reflected a weak Asia-Europe market and strong supply pressure.
Meanwhile, drayage drivers at Pacific 9 Transportation continue their strike in an attempt to be reclassified as employee drivers.
The trucking and distribution services provider for importers has expanded its national reach to one of the nation’s major ports.
Officials from the California Department of Transportation plan to partially reopen the closed-off section of the important freight thoroughfare Friday.
Dunavant Logistics has added a Memphis, Tenn. drayage terminal and warehouse, as well as a warehouse in the Houston, Texas area.
Federal Maritime Commissioner Mario Cordero is pressing terminal operators to justify a recent increase in PierPass fees, which they claim still do not fully pay for night and Saturday operations.
The domestic transportation management company has established a formal, two-year partnership with Ecolibrium Solar to handle a large portion of the company’s full truckload movements.
Logistics software provider Descartes’ solution enables U.K.-based Graff Diamonds to integrate EU duty relief program with its customs warehouse procedures.
A maritime financial tsunami is building, and in different ways, it will affect container lines, ports, and shippers. This commentary focuses on how ports may be affected, since ports are […]
In the June issue, I penned a commentary about the labor model of app-based concierge services, especially those with a delivery component. (See “Will Uber be the next Teamsters […]
Managers are shifting their attention from macroeconomic trends to more basic issues, such as improving performance and growing their business. To do that, it always helps to build up one’s […]
ILA, USMX agree to begin talks to extend the U.S. East Coast dockworkers’ contract.
Ag shippers suggest ways to improve container flow through the country’s marine terminals.
Free flow helps several ports evacuate container yards more smoothly.
The third-party logistics provider opened a global distribution center in Born, the Netherlands for industrial spare parts.
The Federal Maritime Commission’s report was based on feedback from industry leaders at four public forums held around the country to gauge the impacts of port congestion and examine possible […]
The U.S. transportation sector will continue its steady operational and financial performance for through the second half of the year despite some challenges in the industry, according to the mid-year […]
Port Canaveral, Flagler Global Logistics and local dignitaries will hold a groundbreaking ceremony July 27 for its new, 246,240-square-foot facility designed to be a logistics center and warehouse.
The cost of picking up containers during the day will rise in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, according to the West Coast Marine Terminal Operator Agreement.
Major appliance manufacturer Whirlpool signed a long-term lease with IDI Gazeley to occupy a 462,848-square-foot logistics warehouse in Magna Park Monticelli.
LPKC will partner with NorthPoint Development and BNSF Railways to construct an industrial rail spur and North Park near the LPKC Intermodal Facility.
Import cargo volumes at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to increase 7.3 percent in July, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail […]
Retailer diverted cargo, formed chassis fleet, and used untapped drayage to combat West Coast congestion.
Port disruptions caused by contentious dockworker contract negotiations likely reduced real export growth 1.5 percent in the first quarter, according to a recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of […]
A spokesperson for the Port of Oakland said it will hire 500 additional workers to address a shortage in time for peak season in the fall.
Port Lafito offers upgraded facilities and capacity compared to Port-au-Prince.
International Longshoremen’s Association and employers represented by the United States Maritime Alliance will begin full wage scale meetings in mid‐September.
The Port of Los Angeles will begin construction this summer on a two-year project to upgrade and expand berths and backlands at the Yusen Terminals LLC container terminal.
Supply chain management solutions provider’s TrueCommerce EDI Solutions group automates integration of key warehouse documents with SAP’s small business software.
Transportation and port companies need to cooperate more, members of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition said at their annual meeting in San Francisco.
Nevertheless, ocean carriers have announced general rate increase for July 1.
The medical technology company began construction to build a 32,000-square-meter warehouse at Trade Port North Venlo.
Tight trucking and warehouse capacity will force rates higher as the U.S. economy improves, according to a new report from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
The third-party logistics provider said the need for additional warehouse space stems primarily from growth in the frozen food sector and diversions of container volumes from the West Coast to […]
The new legislation is supported by Port of Portland, Oregon container terminal operator International Container Terminal Services Inc.
The logistics provider opened the new 150,000-square-foot Texas warehouse and office facility June 18.
Strategic View with Walter Kemmsies With the possibility of a Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement, and the competitive synergies that might result from such an agreement, global trade could see significant […]
Reduced fuel costs benefit container carriers, but they face a parade of new, larger ships.
No one likes to be stuck in traffic, so it’s easy to understand that finding young, motivated people these days who want to drive long-haul big rigs over the […]
Former Con-Way Freight president will take helm of the port warehousing, logistics, and cold storage company, effective mid-July.
Mazda Logistics and Yusen (Asia) Co., Ltd. will provide automotive spare parts to 100 countries on behalf of Mazda Motor Corp. in Thailand.
The $2.46 million terminal was constructed by the local company RG Carter, Associated British Ports said.
Long Beach has outpaced its sister port in Los Angeles for containerized volumes so far in 2015.
Study from Boston Consulting Group and C.H. Robinson said the cargo most in play will be destined for the “battleground region” in the Midwest.
Privately held outsourced labor providers Pinnacle Logistics Services and Capstone Logistics have joined forces.
Container business barely grew at the Port of Los Angeles, but it’s still an improvement from earlier this year.
Year-over-year import volumes at ports covered by Global Port Tracker were up 6.1 percent in April.
Transportation and warehousing segment added 13,000 new jobs in May, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Attorneys for the Institute of International Container Lessors argue terminal operators have no right to bind third parties to mandatory chassis inspections by International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
Labor groups reacted to Senator Gardner’s PORTS legislation, which would expand the Taft-Hartley Act.
The new Senate bill would allow state governors to invoke Taft-Hartley in an attempt to mitigate port congestion stemming from labor disputes.
The logistics provider is calling the new facility, located near Helsinki, the “Terminal of the Future.”
Operations returned to normal on Monday after a disagreement with an International Longshore and Warehouse Union marine clerk local over dispatching procedures closed the port during second shift Sunday, according […]
Express carrier will spend $108 million to increase cargo handling capacity at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport.
“Every participant in the supply chain will have a role to play” in solving congestion issues, according to a new report from carrier group World Shipping Council.
The first of seven groups will meet early next month to discuss issues surrounding the upcoming peak season.
The luxury retailer also said U.S. port congestion negatively impacted its margins in first quarter 2015.
The luxury and lifestyle retailer handles well-known brands such as Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works in Southeast Asia.
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union said 82 percent of its members voted in favor of ratification.
Manufacturer of server components uses TMS to automate transportation management.
This is an eventful year for new technology being introduced at container terminals with the opening of APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam, and introduction of leading-edge systems at […]
Express package delivery and logistics services provider DHL is trying out a number of innovative approaches to support the growing demand for electronic retail transactions. The idea that […]
Clamor over detention and demurrage fees is growing among shippers.
U.S. Customs’ five-week postponement of mandatory filing of electronic air import manifests through a new IT system is actually a positive development and reflects well on the agency’s ability […]
Pitney Bowes and Borderfree together will extend their global reach.
Greenbriar Equity investment gives 3PL resources for expansion.
Does your warehouse contract have a “dishonest acts” exclusion? If so, beware. That may be the takeaway from a recent court decision. (Warehouse Wines & Spirits, Inc. v. Travelers […]
Industrial logistics property developer will add a distribution center near the Georgia port and truck depot in Joliet.
The Pacific Maritime Association voted to approve the deal in advance of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union member ratification vote Friday.
Pennsylvania potato chip maker will use the web-based system and services to optimize its more than 1,000 transportation lanes from Louisiana to Maine.
The Swedish furniture retailer said the proposed combined distribution hub would serve the inventory needs of its stores throughout the U.S. Midwest.
Since they are so critical to trade, negotiations between dockworkers and employers should be governed in same way as railroads and airlines, argues Diana Furchtgott-Roth.
The Port of Long Beach increased throughput of containerized cargo by 7.9 percent last month.
Mitigating factors impacted the expected rebound after the resolution of contentious ILWU-PMA port labor contract negotiaitons, according to the southern California port.
Mitsubishi Cement has agreed to several measures to mitigate air pollution at the Port of Long Beach site.
The supply chain arm of LeanCor, creator of Lean and Six Sigma leadership principles, and logistics provider Sunland will cooperate closely, but remain separate companies.
The forwarding and customs brokerage arm of FedEx Corp. said the new facility will enhance its service offerings in the Atlanta market.
French ocean carrier will develop and operate a logistics platform in the port of Mariel with the Cuban logistics company AUSA.
Third party logistics services provider Yusen Logistics (Americas) has opened a larger facility at the JFK International Airport Center in Springfield Gardens, N.Y.
Industry analyst Hackett Associates expects volumes to increase in coming months, but freight rates to fall.
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol delayed live filing of air manifests in its ACE system to make software fixes.
Announced on the heels of a port driver labor strike, Eco Flow will use “free-flow” to move containers out of terminals to off-dock yards.
New Jersey Governor said he was “not unsympathetic to the merits of the bill,” but it was premature to consider withdrawal without a similar proposal in New York.
The truckload freight and logistics provider had net profits of $21.8 million in first quarter 2015.
JDA’s user conference highlighted importance of managing omni-channel fulfillment profitably, and where transportation management fits in that equation.
