Röhlig appoints director of global contract logistics, while Cozen O’Connor adds to its transportation and trade group and East Coast Warehouse & Distribution names senior director of customs examination services.

Walter Kemmsies, managing director, economist and chief strategist for JLL Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure, discussed how interest rates are on the rise and the effects this could have on the supply chain.

The world’s largest manufacturer of shipping containers has advised shareholders and potential investors to exercise caution when dealing with its shares.

Railway employment levels in the United States have now fallen in 18 of the last 20 months, according to recent data from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board.

The Israeli ocean carrier will launch its ZNP loop in April 2017, connecting ports in Southeast Asia and China to Vancouver, Canada.

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. handled a total of 1.65 million metric tons of airfreight for the full year in 2016, a record for the terminal operator and a 1.7 percent improvement from the previous year.

The Memphis, Tenn.-based integrator moved up the previously announced appointment of David Bronczek as president and chief operating officer from the beginning of 2018 to Feb. 1, 2017, the company said in a statement.

An executive at the home improvement retailer said at an SMC³ conference that e-commerce orders are growing fast, but challenges persist on many fronts.

The South Carolina Ports Authority said container volumes, breakbulk tonnage, and vehicle shipments all increased in December from a year prior.

Ocean carrier Yang Ming said it anticipates the Taiwanese government’s share in the carrier will increase well beyond the current 33.3 percent held by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of Taiwan.