The new hybrid vehicles are 10 to 15 percent more fuel efficient than previous hybrid designs and offer four times the fuel economy of a gasoline-powered vehicle.
United Continental CEO resigns; CSX’s Munoz to replace him
Jeff Smisek, who stepped down due to ongoing federal investigations into his dealings with Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, will be replaced by the chief executive officer of CSX Corporation.
Commodity prices, not rail capacity, to dictate agriculture volumes
Experts say farmers will try to sit on their inventories longer because of low prices, but if they decide to sell, railroads have the space to carry their loads.
Coast Guard, MarAd issue caution about shipments from Tianjin
“There have been no reports of vessels with confirmed hazardous ash, debris or residues onboard,” according to a bulletin from the United States Coast Guard.
APM Terminals acquires Grup Maritim TCB
The terminal operator announced it reached an agreement with Perez y Cia to acquire its majority stake in Grup Maritim TCB and its 11 container terminals, expanding APMT’s terminal network to 74 operating facilities.
Former ND CEO resigns from XPO
Troy Cooper will replace Hervé Montjotin as chief executive officer and chairman of XPO Logistics Europe, according to a statement from the recently acquired Norbert Dentressangle.
Hong Kong bests Asia’s biggest ports in delays and berth times
Data from shipment management software provider CargoSmart found that Hong Kong’s average vessel delays and berthing times were shorter than those at Singapore and Shanghai.
Major terminal operators partner on international environmental initiative
DP World, Hutchison Port Holdings Limited, APM Terminals, PSA International, Shanghai International Port Group and Port of Rotterdam Authority have joined forces on the “Go Green” program to promote environmental awareness.
CARU, TCG establish new container leasing company
CARU Containers and private investment firm Transportation Capital Group announced the formation of CARU Specialized Leasing Pte Ltd., a new joint venture that will focus on non-commoditized containers.
UASC joins two CMA CGM West Africa loops
Ocean carrier UASC will purchase slots on portions of the EURAF1 and the EURAF4 loops between the Mediterranean and West Africa starting next week.