The deal with Maersk Line, which will allow the ocean carrier to track termperatures in 290,000 refrigerated containers, is one of the largest industrial “internet of things” deployments of its kind, according to AT&T.
Wabash offers reinforced tank for corosive sulfuric acid
Wabash National Corp, will offer a new fiberglass reinforced plastic tank trailer designed to transport sulfuric acid in concentrations up to 98 percent.
UPS opens healthcare-dedicated logistics facility in New Jersey
The Atlanta, Ga.-based shipping and logistics provider opened its first multi-client hub in its network to provide medical device companies comprehensive logistics services.
Yusen opens Pharma Gateway facility at Amsterdam Schiphol
The third-party logistics provider opened its dedicated Pharma Gateway facility at Amsterdam Schiphol, which will handle prescription medications and ‘live’ materials such as vaccines, antibiotics, biotechnology and healthcare equipment.
FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 21 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Training grants for responders to flammable train derailments
Department of Transportation grants will support training for first responders in rural areas who may encounter train derailments with potentially flammable loads.
More offshore blame from GE over lapsed U.S. Ex-Im Bank
General Electric’s power and water division plans to quit manufacturing gas engines at its plant in Waukesha, Wisc., and open a new facility in Canada to access its export credit agency.
Carriers adjust China/Korea-Southeast Asia PCI service
Ocean carriers Yang Ming and CK Line began purchasing slots on the intra-Asia loop, which also added calls at Shekou and Surabaya and dropped a call at Singapore.
Executive Moves: Rand Logistics, DHL Express, Gulf Winds International and Park City Group
Rand Logistics names VP of procurement, DHL Express in Africa appoints managing director of Sub-Saharan Africa and Texas Trucking Association selects Intermodal Committee chairman, while Park City Group names CFO.
Congress passes six-month federal aviation funding extension
The Senate approved the short-term FAA bill, which was passed in the House of Representatives Monday, just one day before federal aviation funding was set to expire.