U.S. producers of peanut butter foresee an increase in international trade once the United States and the other eleven countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership approve the agreement.
Descartes sees Q1 profits, revenues rise
The logistics software provider’s revenues and operating profits for the first quarter of the fiscal year rose 10 percent and 17 percent year-over-year, respectively.
AA Cargo gains service in Africa via GSA
American Airlines Cargo is expanding its presence in Africa by hiring its first general sales agent on the continent.
Executive Moves: Kerry Logistics and Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Kerry Logistics appoints managing director for the Benelux countries, while the Glasgow Prestwick Airport names permanent CEO.
FedEx completes TNT acquisition
FedEx Corp. completed its $4.9 billion acquisition of TNT Express and will start integrating the European company into its network immediately.
CMA CGM’s purchase of NOL/APL gains approval from MOFCOM
The French ocean carrier received confirmation today for its estimated $2.4 billion acquisition of Neptune Orient Lines and its APL container shipping subsidiary by the Anti-monopoly Bureau of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
Kuehne + Nagel to use INTTRA’s VGM solution
INTTRA has secured commitments from five of the top seven global forwarders for its eVGM product, which allows container weight verification data to be transmitted electronically to carriers.
Panama Canal redraws world trade once again
When the new locks slide open to receive traffic for the first time in late June, the reverberations will be felt from Asian gas terminals to Great Plains farms and ports from Miami to Long Beach to Santiago.
Italian metal supplier taps Amber Road for restricted party screening
The Danieli Group, a major supplier of parts and plants to the metals industry, will use the global trade management software provider’s on-demand solution.
NCBFAA’s officers for 2016-2017
The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America has recently announced its slate of officers for 2016-2017.