The Itasca, Ill.-based logistics services provider has tripled its warehouse operations in California, according to a statement from the company.
Trade supporters oppose diversion of Customs fees in transportation bill
The Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 attempts to fund highway and infrastructure spending while remaining budget neutral through a series of offsets, including the application of some customs user fees for highway aid.
Ag shippers, ocean carriers discuss new container weight regulations
Industry officials say there are many practical issues to work out prior to new International Maritime Organization regulations going into effect July 1, 2016.
Hapag-Lloyd raises $300m through initial public offering
The Hamburg-based liner carrier plans to use the gross proceeds from its public stock float for investments in vessels and containers, according to a statement from the company.
RR Donnelley purchases managed delivery services provider
The print, digital and supply chain solutions provider acquired Tampa, Fla.-based Courier Advisory Group to expand RR Donnelley’s logistics service offerings and last-mile delivery options, according to a statement from the company.
Trade data firm merger a sign of changing market
Datamyne and Zepol joining forces brings the number of major trade demand intelligence companies down to three, and heralds new competition for industry leaders PIERS and ImportGenius.
Navigation bridge separated from rest of El Faro wreck
The U.S. Navy will continue to search for the bridge, which contains a voyage data recorder that may hold clues as to what happened to the TOTE Maritime cargo ship in the hours before it sank in Hurricane Joaquin Oct. 1.
World Freight Services closes deal with Fraport AG
Fraport AG sold a 51 percent share in its Frankfurt-based subsidiary Fraport Cargo Services GmbH to World Freight Services, the largest independent air cargo handler.
Kenco looks into drone technology for warehouse management
The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based logistics services provider has partnered with PINC Solutions to explore the use of drones for the management of warehouse systems and yard operations.
Airfreight carrier ANA launches new service
The Japanese airline commenced a new service between Brussels and the Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan.