The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has reached an agreement with the State of New York to refund a registration and decal tax in the amount of $44.4 million to trucking companies.
Kirby Inland Marine settles claims from Houston Ship Channel oil spill
The U.S. Justice Department said Kirby Inland Marine has agreed to pay $4.9 million in civil penalties and implement fleet-wide improvements to settle claims resulting from an oil spill in the Houston Ship Channel in March 2014.
Alaska Airlines to start L.A.-Havana flights
The airline said it plans to launch flights from Los Angeles to Havana, Cuba Jan. 5.
UK supermarket chain renews reverse logistics contract with XPO
Under the renewed long-term agreement, XPO Logistics will continue to manage nine reverse logistics service centers for Leeds-based ASDA Stores, Ltd., as well as collaborate on environmental sustainability efforts.
Toll Group to invest $170m in new intra-Oceania vessels
The Sydney, Australia-based third-party logistics provider will build two new purpose-built ships with 40 percent more capacity to support trade between Victoria and Tasmania, the company said in a statement.
Port of Piraeus posts boost in gross profits despite lower revenues
The Greek port saw profits for the first half of 2016 jump 5.6 percent year-over-year to 12.7 million euros, despite headwinds from a 28-day strike carried out by staff between May and June.
Agility joins Maersk emissions reduction initiative
The Sulaibiya, Kuwait-based third-party logistics provider has agreed to work with Maersk Line to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 15 percent per container as part of the Danish ocean carrier’s Carbon Pact Challenge, Agility said in a statement.
ILWU, PMA to discuss contract extension
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association said exploratory contact extension talks are tentatively set for Nov. 1-2.
Press Reports: Hanjin Shipping sale possible
Various media reports have speculated the sale of South Korean liner carrier Hanjin Shipping, viewing COSCO and Maersk Line as possible buyers.
Finnair, IAG add cargo capacity between London and Helsinki
Under an expanded capacity sharing agreement, Finnair Cargo and IAG Cargo will launch three additional A350 flights per week between their respective hubs at Helsinki Airport in Finland and London Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom.