The Northwest Seaport Alliance, whose operations encompass the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma reported November volumes are up 18 percent compared with November 2014, due in part to last year’s West Coast dockworker contract negotiations.
Global orders new cranes for GCT Deltaport terminal in Vancouver
The two high-efficiency “megamax” ship-to-shore cranes, expected to be operational in 2017, will be will be capable of handling the largest vessels in service worldwide.
CBP opens virtual center for apparel, textile processing
The Center of Excellence and Expertise for apparel, footwear and textiles now has the resources to operate on full-time basis.
Commerce sets duties on cold-rolled steel imports
The Commerce Department has announced its preliminary determinations for its countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of certain cold-rolled steel flat products from Brazil, China, India and Russia.
CBP discovers destructive mollusks at Port of Oakland
The Giant African Snails, which can grow up to 8 inches long and consume at least 500 different types of plants, cause structural damage to buildings and carry various plant and human pathogens.
Tulsa Port of Catoosa reports strong outbound agricultural volumes
The inland river port, which has continued to make progress on its main dock renovation project, handled 146,410 tons of waterborne cargo in November.
Panalpina, Ericsson expand partnership in Middle East
Ericsson launched its first telecom equipment hardware and software distribution center in the Middle East Earlier this month, situated in Panalpina’s Dubai South facility.
FedEx posts solid Q2 profits on record holiday volumes
The Memphis, Tenn.-based integrator reported net income of $691 million on $12.5 billion in revenues in the second quarter of fiscal year 2016 ended Nov. 30, year-over-year increases of 4.2 percent and 4.8 percent, respectively.
ITC investigates proposed CAFTA-DR origin rules changes
The U.S. International Trade Commission is requesting input for its investigation concerning proposed changes to the Dominican Republic-Central America-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) rules of origin.
Executive Moves: IAG, RoadOne Intermodal and project44
IAG appoints new commercial executive, while RoadOne Intermodal makes promotions and project44 names president.