The U.S. maritime regulator said it is inviting comments no later than Feb. 28 on the petition that was filed by the Coalition for Fair Port Practices earlier this month.
California Trucking Association fights back on labor issue
In attempts to push back against the campaign to turn independent owner-operators in the port drayage industry into employees, the statewide trucking trade association filed a lawsuit last week against various state officials and agencies.
FedEx grows earnings, revenues in Q2 FY2017
The Memphis, Tenn.-based integrator posted a net income of $700 million on revenues of $14.9 billion for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, which ended Nov. 31, year-over-year increases of 1.3 percent and 19.2 percent, respectively.
Top U.S. counties for cargo theft
CargoNet and AFN Logistics compiled a list of the top ten counties in the United States with the highest amount of reported cargo thefts between July 1, 2013 and July 1, 2016.
Korean Court approves TTI sale to MSC affiliate
Hanjin Shipping’s plans to sell its stake in Total Terminals International to Terminal Investment Ltd. was approved Tuesday by a Seoul District Court and is now pending approval from U.S. authorities.
Commentary: Fact-finder must determine extent of cargo damage
Mac R. Behnke Rentals got into an accident while transporting a shipment for Denso, damaging some of the cargo, and a court said the dispute would have to be resolved by a “fact finder” in trial and not in a summary judgement proceeding.
ATA: Truck tonnage index rebounds in November
The seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index jumped 8.2 percent to a reading of 142.4 compared with the previous month, following a revised 0.3 percent drop in October, according to the American Trucking Associations.
Kerry Logistics acquires Spanish forwarder
The Hong Kong-based third-party logistics provider has agreed to purchase the freight forwarding business of customs broker and forwarder Bofill & Arnan, the company said in a statement.
HPH signs MOU for development of Ukrainian port
The global terminal operator signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ukrainian Government for the development of Chornomorsk Port.
Executive Moves: Crane Worldwide, OSG and Wilhelmsen Ships Service
Crane Worldwide Logistics hires regional sales manager for its U.S. West region, while Overseas Shipholding Group names new president and CEO and Wilhelmsen Ships Service appoints general manager for Wilhelmsen Huayang Ships Services China.