The French ocean carrier earlier this month commenced its West Med-East Med service, which operates with four CMA CGM containerships.
Australian start-up tests drone delivery in urban U.S. environments
A Flirtey drone was able to maneuver around buildings in an uninhabited residential setting in Hawthorne, Nev. to deliver a package in the first Federal Aviation Administration-approved test in the United States.
LeanLogistics launches integrated fleet module
The new module allows blended optimization of fleet and dedicated capacity with for-hire capacity in a single workflow through the transportation management software provider’s flagship LeanTMS product.
Port of Oakland terminal reopens after Monday closure
Oakland International Container Terminal was open for business Monday evening after a dispute about starting times shut the SSA Marine facility down during the day.
U.S. Customs sets up ‘war room’ for ACE implementation
A major part of the transition to filing electronic entry summaries in CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment begins March 31 and the agency has escalated resources to help shippers address any technical issues.
UPS to build new technology center in N.J.
The package delivery company and logistics provider relies heavily on customer-facing and systems technology, and the new campus is designed to enhance innovation by co-locating technology professionals in one site.
Oil spill from cracked containership reaches shore
Heavy fuel oil leaking from the TS Taipei, which ran aground March 10 and split in two late last week, has contaminated approximately 1.24 miles of coastline in northern Taiwan, according to local media reports.
Industry vets launch logistics incubator
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Dynamo, a self-described “logistics accelerator” led by three former supply chain executives, is accepting applications through May 8, 2016.
STB proposes annulment of commodity exemptions
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board is seeking public comment on its proposal to revoke existing class exemptions from railroad transportation regulations on certain commodities.
Agility grows profits 5% in 2015
The integrated logistics provider posted net profits of 53 million Kuwaiti Dinars (U.S. $176 million) in 2015 on revenues of 1.3 billion Kuwaiti Dinars, according to the company’s most recent financial statements.