The inland river port handled 180,328 tons of waterborne cargo in April, a 23 percent year-over-year increase, the port said.
Alibaba Affiliate prompts SEC probe
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd., 47 percent-owned by Alibaba, is stirring questions from U.S. regulators
Maersk launches new Asia-Latin America loop
The Danish ocean carrier will commence its AC1 service at the end of June, connecting Asia with the West Coast of Latin America.
MIA, Brussels form pharma airport alliance
The Pharma Aero alliance, unveiled at the TIACA Executive Summit in Hollywood, Fla. yesterday, aims to build a network of international cargo hubs dedicated to growing the $300 billion pharmaceutical industry.
DB Schenker opens logistics center in Dubai
The third-party logistics provider opened a logistics center in Dubai Logistics City, featuring a warehouse space of 7,200 square meters.
Commentary: It’s time to pull together on VGM
Strong language is often needed to advocate for a position, but now that progress is being made on container weight verification, people should choose their words more carefully.
House committee passes WRDA bill
The Water Resources Development Act of 2016 puts reauthorization for water infrastructure projects back on a regular two-year cycle, if the full House and Senate vote on it.
NCBFAA: Don’t let terminals, carriers pass VGM costs to shippers
In a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission, the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America urged acceptance of an agreement between carriers and six U.S. ports, but noted that shippers shouldn’t bear the cost of the regulation.
ZIM reports $56m loss in Q1
The Israeli ocean carrier experienced a net loss of $56 million in the first quarter of 2016, compared to profit of $12 million in the first quarter of 2015.
Modern Terminals ready for container weighing
The China-based terminal operator will offer customers at its Hong Kong, Taicang and Da Chan Bay facilities assistance to comply with the verified gross mass rule.