Robert Kukla GmbH Internationale Spedition, a logistics company based out of Munich, Germany, announced it will establish subsidiary Smartchain Logistics Nordics AB Oct. 1.
Executive Moves: Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, Mersey Maritime and Sparrows Point Terminal
Philadelphia Regional Port Authority executive director and Mersey Maritime CEO announce retirements, while Sparrows Point Terminal names VP of finance.
Starbucks CEO credits supply chain organization for company’s success
“Supply chain has to be at the forefront of every enterprise in the world, especially ones that are consumer-facing,” Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said Monday at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ annual conference in San Diego.
COSCO, Evergreen terminate intra-Asia loop
Ocean carriers COSCO and Evergreen Line will end their jointly operated CSX loop between China and Southeast Asia.
House Speaker Boehner gets bon voyage from business groups
With the House speaker’s departure, many business groups are left to wonder about the likelihood of passing various trade and transportation bills in a deeply divided Congress.
FedEx to raise fuel surcharges again
The planned Nov. 2 rate hike will be FedEx’s second in nine months, according to multiple media reports.
Port of Felixstowe takes delivery of three STS gantry cranes
The European port received three ship-to-shore gantry cranes built by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., which will be operated at Berths 8 and 9.
UPS expands service in 13 Chinese cities
The parcel and logistics giant will offer direct access to its global service network, customs brokerage and management services to customers in the Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang, Guangdong provinces, and the Chongqing Municipality.
CEVA shortens U.S. LCL export transit times
The third-party logistics provider adjusted its United States less-than-container-load export system, cutting up to 14 days from the total transit times offered by other operators, according to a statement from CEVA Logistics.
Absolute Worldwide buys Shipmymachinery.com
Absolute Worldwide Logistics has acquired Shipmymachinery.com, an online web portal specialized in equipment over-the-road transportation.