API’s are gaining ground in freight movement, but the concept is still in its infancy in many ways.
NEWS FLASH: Trump wants to impose 20% tax on imports from Mexico
President Donald Trump wants to impose a 20 percent tax on Mexican imports as part of a plan to construct a wall between Mexico and the United States.
COSCO sells eight containerships for scrap
A China COSCO Shipping subsidiary has sent eight vessels with an aggregate capacity of 32,574 TEUs to the scrapyard for 212 million yuan renminbi (U.S. $30.8 million), resulting in a net loss of RMB638 million, according to a statement from the company.
ZIM inks deal with logistics company in India
The Israeli shipping company’s signed deal with Avvashya-CCI includes a wide range of services in India, including land transportation, customs clearance, warehousing and depot facilities, and special cargo services.
Knight Transportation decreases earnings in 2016
The truckload transportation and logistics provider’s earnings per share fell short of analyst expectations in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Executive Moves: S.C. Commerce, MARS and Roadrunner
South Carolina Department of Commerce names new director of international strategy and trade, while Midwest Association of Rail Shippers elects 2017 officers and Roadrunner Freight appoints senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Operational and talent benefits behind data science
Using analytics to drive automated decision-making can make companies less dependent on single human resources, according to MercuryGate CEO Monica Wooden.
Alphaliner: Containership delivery to continue breakneck pace in 2017
An estimated 1.69 million TEUs of vessel capacity is expected to be delivered in the coming year, more than twice the amount projected to be sold for scrap, according to a recent report from maritime shipping analyst Alphaliner.
BNSF to cut rates for ethanol shippers using DOT-117s
Starting April 1, 2017, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned Class I railway will offer discounts of $300 per carload for ethanol shippers that opt to use the newer, safer DOT-117 model tank cars.
Eimskip acquires 80% stake in Mareco
The Icelandic shipping company has strengthened its position in worldwide reefer logistics services by acquiring 80 percent of the forwarding company Mareco N.V.