The cargo airline attributed the new record to growth in perishables traffic from Africa, U.S. inbound and outbound traffic, and volumes from Europe to the Asia Pacific.

The marine terminal operator said that effective Dec. 6, truckers will be required to make appointments to pick up container imports in order to reduce wait times by more evenly distributing truck arrivals throughout the day.

The United Kingdom shipping agent and logistics provider signed an agreement with the southeast UK port for the operation of purpose-built, 120,000-square-foot steel handling facility, construction of which has already begun.

The National Transportation Safety Board on Dec. 13 will open the docket for its investigation into the sinking of the TOTE Maritime cargo ship last October to the public, including a detailed transcript of audio from the vessel’s voyage data recorder.

The new container service will operate with five vessels averaging 4,200 TEUs and will connect ports in China, Korea and Southeast Asia with Chennai in East India, according to statements from the carriers.

Erie, Pa.-based Logistics Plus Inc., a transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has acquired the DoorLogistics door-to-door intermodal solution.

The transportation management system provider had already been using MacroPoint’s load visibility tool via driver cell phone, but has extended its use of MacroPoint’s technology to include EDI messages and ELD data.

Frank Lonegro, chief financial officer of the Class I railway, told investors and analysts at the Credit Suisse Industrials Conference the company has updated its fourth quarter earnings expectations to “flat to slightly up” from the previous year.

The United States agriculture industry is expected to reach a trade surplus of $21.5 billion next year, up about 30 percent from the projected $16.6 billion surplus in 2016, according to recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

MOL appoints chief country representatives in Brazil and Mexico, while Bureau International des Containers names new secretary general.