Jeffrey S. Musser, the president and chief executive officer of Expeditors International, said the company shipped record volumes in both air and ocean freight during the quarter.
Dunavant adds China operation, Alabama customs broker
Dunavant Global Logistics Group has opened an operation in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, in addition to acquiring longtime Mobile, Ala.-based customs broker John M. Brining Inc.
New group seeks to promote use of LNG as marine fuel
Peter Keller, executive vice president of TOTE, which has put two containerships fueled with liquefied natural gas into service between Florida and Puerto Rico, chairs the group, SEA/LNG.
SGX completes acquisition of Baltic Exchange
In addition, the Singapore Exchange confirmed the appointment of Mark Jackson as chief executive officer of the nearly 275-year-old Baltic Exchange, effective Jan. 31, 2017, according to a joint statement from the firms.
WTO sets up panel for U.S. in China raw materials trade dispute
The World Trade Organization has agreed with the United States to establish a dispute settlement panel to examine China’s export duties and quotas on 11 raw materials.
UP boosts train speed on Modesto, Calif. rail line
Union Pacific Railroad has increased train speed from 40 mph to 60 mph on a 4-mile stretch between Plaza Parkway and River Road in Modesto, Calif., according to a statement from the company.
CBP discovers bugs, eggs inside 360 boxes of papayas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston found multiple egg masses and pests inside a commercial shipment of fresh Brazilian papayas.
Trump victory raises specter of protectionism
Donald Trump used harsh anti-trade rhetoric during his campaign, leaving many to wonder if tariffs and other trade barriers will be implemented at the expense of export and logistics jobs.
Port of Vancouver seeks partner for terminal investment
The Washington state port said the available property for developing a marine terminal to handle bulk minerals or automobiles is about 40 acres on the southern portion of Terminal 5.
AMI expands in South Africa
The airfreight and express wholesaler has acquired the warehouse adjacent to its current facility at Cape Town International Airport in South Africa, doubling the size of AMI’s facility in and tripling its temperature-controlled storage capacity.