Despite a populist backlash championed by Donald Trump against the outcome of free trade deals, Sen. Johnson and other Republicans are cautioning against protectionism.

The Xin Guang Hua was built by Guangzhou Shipyard International Company and is capable of handling 100,000 metric tons of cargo.

A coalition of 25 business groups has asked the Federal Maritime Commission to address fees imposed when shippers can’t pick-up and return cargo, containers and chassis for reasons beyond their control.

H.R. 6455, the “Energizing American Maritime Act,” would require that up to 30 percent of exports of LNG and crude oil travel on U.S.-flagged vessels.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office found that tariff rates are generally more expensive than contract rates, but are usually more suitable for shippers with infrequent or small volume shipments.

A coalition of 25 business groups has asked the Federal Maritime Commission to address fees imposed when shippers can’t pick-up and return cargo, containers and chassis for reasons beyond their control.

ZIM and “THE Alliance” will launch a new loop between the Mediterranean and the East Coast of North America, while ZIM’s already existing flagship ZCA loop will alter its rotation and will also begin including THE Alliance.

Advent Intermodal Solutions appoints newly created role of chief strategy officer, while the Soy Transportation Coalition elects new chairman and officers.

The U.S. Transportation Department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s final rule requires commercial driver’s license applicants to demonstrate proficiency in knowledge and behind-the-wheel training, FMCSA said in a statement.

The World Trade Organization made progress this past weekend toward creating an agreement liberalizing trade of environmental goods, but sticking points kept negotiations from reaching a conclusion, the global trade body said in a statement.