Local 63-Office Clerical Unit of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union reached seven-year labor deals with employers months ahead of the current contract expiration date this June.
Descartes posts 36% increase in fiscal year profits
The global trade and transportation software provider posted a net income of $20.6 million on record revenues of $185 million for the fiscal year 2016, which ended Jan. 31, 2015, year-over-year increases of 36 percent and 8 percent, respectively.
BWR: UASC, CMA CGM launch new Mid East/ISC-Med loop
Ocean carriers UASC and CMA CGM commenced the IMEX service between the Middle East/Indian Subcontinent and the Mediterranean last week in response to the termination of the MINA, which also called North America in addition to these regions.
Hapag-Lloyd looks to attract more oversized cargo business
German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd is working to make customers aware about its ability to carry cargo that doesn’t fit neatly in a standard container and has hired more specialists to provide advice on how to carefully handle such loads.
Mexico, Hong Kong partner in Super Bowl IP enforcement
Officials from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement seized $39 million in fake sports apparel in the internationally orchestrated sting.
Qatar Airways Cargo posts 37.5% tonnage growth in 2015
Meanwhile, the airline began offering belly-hold capacity between Doha and Sydney this week.
FWI: Cargo theft remains prevalent in Brazil
A total of 7,218 cargo thefts were reported in the state of Rio de Janeiro throughout 2015, a 22.6 percent increase from 2014.
U.S. praises Honduras for recent IP protections
The White House praised the Honduran government for its recent efforts to strengthen protection and enforcement against intellectual property violations.
Kentucky man sentenced to jail for illegal tech exports
The U.S. Justice Department said Louis Brothers of Covington, Ky., has been sentenced to 93 months in prison for illegally exporting sophisticated technology to China and concealing the unlawful proceeds.
FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 20 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.