The AT1 service, jointly operated by ocean carriers Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and MSC, and the AT2, jointly operated by Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL, will change their rotations in November.
U.S. meat exports slip in August
United States beef export volumes fell 18 percent to 84,167 metric tons, while pork export volumes fell 1 percent to 160,719 metric tons and lamb export volumes fell 27 percent to 586 metric tons for the month.
ITC considers changes to Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The U.S. International Trade Commission is preparing to make changes to the HTS’s product categories based on those recently prescribed by the World Customs Organization.
Thermo King purchases fleet management systems provider
Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature-control systems and a subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand, has acquired Ireland-based Celtrak.
FMCSA awards grants to colleges for truck driver training programs
Thirteen technical and community colleges received $2.3 million in truck diver training grants through the FMCSA’s Commercial Motor Vehicle – Operator Safety Training program.
OIA Global adds nine new origin points to LCL service
The Portland, Ore.-based logistics services provider expanded its direct less-than-containerload ocean freight service from Asia to the Southwest United States Oct. 5.
AA Cargo offers leasing program for CSafe’s temperature-controlled units
The cargo segment of American Airlines will offer a new leasing program for the CSafe Global RKN, effective Nov. 1.
Marisol International opens new Pacific Northwest office
The Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. company will open a new office in Seattle, Wash.
NEWS FLASH: DSV to buy UTi for $1.35 billion
The Danish firm’s acquisition of UTi is the latest in a string of international mergers in the 3PL industry this year.
ZIM plans initial public offering for 2016
The Israeli ocean carrier recently returned to the black, posting adjusted net profits of $23 million in the second quarter of 2015 compared with a net loss of $50 million the previous year.