The Chinese container line has a history of using CargoSmart’s operational tools, but this new engagement will focus on customer-facing tools and network optimization.
Commerce secretary visits Nigeria, Rwanda
United States Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker arrived in Lagos on Monday with a group of executives to explore business opportunities in Nigeria and Rwanda.
M&G ups investment in Corpus Christi facility
The polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin producer decided to further invest in its Corpus Christi, Texas facility.
Report: U.K. businesses ill-equipped to handle new anti-slavery supply chain law
Many are either unprepared for or completely unaware of the Modern Slavery Act, which requires businesses in the U.K. to report efforts to eradicate human trafficking and slave labor from their supply chains, according to a recent survey from the CIPS.
CN applies for regulatory approval of Milton Logistics Hub
Canadian National Railway has submitted an application to the Canadian Transportation Agency for the approval of its proposed intermodal and logistics hub to be built in Milton, Ont.
Greek dockworkers plan 48-hour strike
The strike action, called by Hellenic Crew Union and the Towage and Salvage Crew Union of Piraeus in response to planned changes to labor and insurance rights, pensions and retirement ages, is scheduled to start tomorrow, Jan. 27 at 6 a.m. local time.
Executive Moves: MOL (America) and Port of Houston Authority
MOL (America) names new vice president of area operations, while the Port of Houston Authority announces reappointment of commissioner.
Port of Prince Rupert posts throughput decline in 2015
Although the Canadian port’s container volumes surged during 2015, total throughput dropped 4.8 percent year-over-year to 19.6 million metric tons.
UWL launches new shipping solution for liquid bulk cargo
The third-party logistics provider has launched its UWL FlexiTank service, a new shipping solution for non-hazardous, liquid bulk cargo.
SMC³ offers new LTL rating tool
The company’s new CzarLite XL product is intended to remove discounting complexity in less-than-truckload pricing by re-indexing rates according to market characteristics.