COSCO Pacific, the port terminal operator arm of Chinese conglomerate COSCO Group, will pay 125.4 million euros ($143 million) for a 35 percent equity interest in the Europe Container Terminals facility at the Maasvlakte I area of the Port of Rotterdam.
UP, Katoen Natie to provide ‘Dallas to Dock’ service
Class I railroad Union Pacific and third-party logistics services provider Katoen Natie will set up a new transload service in Dallas for plastic pellet producers to export overseas.
Envirotainer opens new service station in northern India
The temperature-controlled air cargo container manufacturer opened a new service station in Delhi, India today.
Port of Los Angeles, CalTrans complete Harbor Freeway improvements
The $46 million project is expected to reduce congestion on a highway used extensively by port truckers.
Yilport names Blauert as new CEO
Christian Blauert has been appointed the new chief executive officer of Yilport Holding, effective June 1, 2016.
GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MOL
Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MOL issued general rate increases on multiple trades.
Long Beach box volumes fall sharply for second straight month
The Port of Long Beach saw container volumes tumble 22.1 percent year-over-year in April, as a soft retail environment hindered imports, while weak economic conditions overseas and the strong U.S. dollar set back exports.
FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 20 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Froman: U.S. eyeing next step in Africa trade relations
African people “want to move towards a more permanent, reciprocal kind of relationship,” U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said in an interview in Kigali, Rwanda, where the World Economic Forum is holding its annual Africa summit.
APMT to enlarge 10 cranes at Pier 400 in Los Angeles
The 10 STS cranes will be the tallest in service at any port in the United States, capable of handling ultra-large containerships with capacities of up to 20,000 TEUs, according to port terminal operator APM Terminals.