The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s a new office of innovation is looking to transform transportation delivery in Southern California and will be bolstered by the former CEO of the Eno Center for Transportation.
September volumes jump 28% at AirBridgeCargo Airlines
The Moscow, Russia-based cargo airline transported 42,480 tons of freight across its network in September, an increase of 28 percent from Sept. 2014.
Port of Cleveland orders 2 new mobile harbor cranes
The Port of Cleveland said the new cranes, model LHM 280s, on order are currently being built in Sunderland, England, and will be in service next shipping season.
APMT Izmir facility receives new cranes
Situated along Turkey’s Aegean coast, the deep-water container terminal is preparing to receive its first vessel call in March 2016.
FMC issues final rule on regulation of OTIs
The Federal Maritime Commission will also seek comment on revising service contract regulations.
FedEx Express pilots ratify new 6-year labor contract
The agreement provides increases to hourly pay rates, signing bonuses, changes to health-care and retirement plans, as well as “other positive modifications,” according to the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l.
Customs compliance specialist launches consulting firm
Trade Force Multiplier, a new company created by well-known international trade specialist Cynthia Allen, aims to help brokers, importers and exporters with automation and business process improvements.
Former FedEx hub employees indicted in shipping theft case
According to the indictment, three FedEx employees allegedly rerouted wireless devices to two co-conspirators in a shipping theft scheme that defrauded FedEx of more than $1.7 million, the Department of Justice said in a statement.
BWR: 2M Alliance suspends transatlantic loop
Ocean carriers MSC and Maersk Line will downscale their transatlantic network for the winter season with the suspension of their jointly operated NEUATL4/TA4 between North Europe and the United States East Coast.
FedEx-TNT Express deal still on track
European regulators will continue scrutinizing the massive merger to determine if individuals and businesses will be negatively impacted by the tie-up.