The U.S. maritime regulator has received four ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
11 charged with illegal U.S. exports to Syria
The U.S. Justice Department said Friday that 11 individuals and one foreign company have been charged by the Treasury Department for their role in illegally exporting goods to Syrian Arab Airlines.
ILA president urges members not to shut ports down
International Longshoremen’s Association President Harold Daggett said he will seek help from Congress in union disputes with the South Carolina Ports Authority and the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor.
Atlas Air swings back to black in 2016 despite quarterly losses
The air cargo services provider posted a net income of $41.5 million for the full year in 2016 after reporting losses in two consecutive quarters as expenses related to a deal with e-commerce giant Amazon dragged on earnings.
ZIM to launch two new services
The Israeli ocean carrier will launch the ZIM Med Pacific and the India Med Express loops in April.
Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index
The digital global freight rate marketplace provider announced the beta launch of the Freightos International Freight Index (FIFI).
UPS to open new regional hub in Salt Lake City
The new regional hub in Salt Lake city is slated for completion in late 2018.
China COSCO Shipping inks deal with Chery
China COSCO Shipping signed a strategic partnership agreement with Chery Automobile last Friday.
Yusen Logistics expands auto services in Mexico
The NYK Group’s third-party logistics subsidiary recently opened a new 53,820-square-foot logistics center near Celaya, Mexico, in an effort to meet increased demand from domestic and international automotive customers.
Georgia, Virginia port authorities file agreement with FMC
The two ports says the plan is an “innovative collaboration that will allow us to find new ways to become more efficient and effective.”