2015 was a strong year for the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville, located on the Ohio River in metro Louisville, especially for metal and grain shipments.
Metrans launches direct intermodal shuttle service
The Czech rail operator will launch a direct intermodal shuttle service between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Poznan, Poland Feb. 1.
Samskip expands short sea service network
The multimodal solutions provider unveiled its new short sea connection between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Gjemnes, Norway.
Gdansk’s new cold storage facility obtains certificate of occupancy
The Polish Port of Gdansk’s newest storage facility obtained a certificate of occupancy Jan. 15.
Executive Moves: “K” Line and ContainerPort Group
“K” Line appoints executive and managing executive officers, while ContainerPort Group names safety and compliance VP.
Japanese ‘Big 3’ shipping results reflect deteriorating markets
Japan’s three largest shipping conglomerates, NYK, MOL and “K” Line all saw their bottom line hurt by overcapacity and continued weakness in the container and dry bulk markets.
COSCON asks FMC for simplified transfer of service contracts from China Shipping
Chinese ocean carrier COSCON plans to take over the container shipping assets of fellow state-owned conglomerate China Shipping as soon as March 1, according to a filing with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission.
NS to eliminate 2,000 jobs by 2020
Norfolk Southern Corp. announced a five-year cost cutting and restructuring plan in an attempt to stave off a hostile takeover by Canadian Pacific Railway, but one Senate Democrat says he wants to stop the potential merger in its tracks.
Marseille Fos freight throughput rises 4.1% in 2015
The French port handled 81.7 million metric tons of cargo in 2015 and expects to handle 83.7 million metric tons of cargo in 2016.
APEC moves toward tariff cuts for green power products
The Asian regional economic consortium APEC is working to reduce tariffs on a basket of goods that can help slow climate change.