The Israeli ocean carrier said its focus on select markets and investment in customer service will improve its position to endure the shipping crisis.
SeaLand provides tracking app
Maersk Group’s intra-Americas regional ocean carrier SeaLand released an app that offers freight tracking, sailing schedules, estimated time of arrival data and cargo status updates.
Maersk Line agrees to buy Hamburg Süd
Danish ocean carrier Maersk Line said the acquisition of Hamburg Süd would boost its share of the world container fleet from 15.7 percent to 18.6 percent, and increase its capacity from 3.14 million TEUs to 3.76 million TEUs.
MSC, HMM make offer for Total Terminals International
Hyundai Merchant Marine of South Korea and Geneva, Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Company have submitted an offer to acquire Hanjin’s interests in Total Terminals International.
NEWS FLASH: Maersk agrees to acquire Hamburg Süd
Danish ocean carrier Maersk Line said the acquisition of Hamburg Süd would boost its share of the world container fleet from 15.7 percent to 18.6 percent, and increase its capacity from 3.14 million TEUs to 3.76 million TEUs.
G6 Alliance skips transatlantic sailings
The ocean carrier alliance will skip one sailing each on the AX1 and AX2 loops.
CargoSmart reviews port performance before and after new VGM rule
The ship management software provider analyzed six ports throughout the world to better understand what impact the new verified gross mass amendment of the Safety of Life at Sea convention has had on the shipping industry since it took effect July 1.
Executive Moves: FourKites, Norfolk Southern, and CMQ
FourKites adds senior leaders, while Norfolk Southern appoints new board members and Central Maine & Quebec Railway names executive chairman and CEO.
FRA: Railroads report ‘uneven progress’ on PTC implementation
Positive Train Control has been fully implemented on 12 percent of freight railroad tracks, up from 9 percent in the second quarter of 2016, according to the latest PTC progress report from the Federal Railroad Administration.
Trump picks Elaine Chao as U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Elaine Chao has served as Secretary of Labor under President George W. Bush and Deputy Secretary of Transportation under President George H.W. Bush.