New office in Tema, Ghana will oversee the German carrier’s operations in West Africa.
DP World, Virgin working on futuristic transport
Terminal operator reports higher first-quarter container volumes.
Liquor eligibility for TFTEA drawback blurry
Several firms filed substitution drawback for distilled spirits after the new process debuted in ACE, but Treasury has not decided whether such products will qualify.
Flexport goes to China
The tech-focused freight forwarder landed $100 million in funding from Chinese parcel courier SF Express, a move company officials say will accelerate the expansion of its global logistics operations.
Shippers raise concerns about ‘PierPass 2.0’
Industry groups are calling for an Federal Maritime Commission investigation of changes planned by container terminals in Los Angeles and Long Beach
INTTRA takes technology from ‘innovation to action’
The ocean shipping booking platform provider is piloting an automated container freight rate management system as part of a greater effort to drive data digitization and communication across the industry.
Trump pledges to fix Soo Locks
The Great Lakes Seaway Partnership says a shutdown could cause the loss of 11 million jobs.
Executive Moves: Canaveral, Crowley, WCA
David Sullivan, Michael Poole and Mirja Nissen land new jobs
Shippers’ Law: Attempting to top ‘Himalaya clause’
Carriers often mount efforts to extend the defenses and protections they enjoy under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act to their agents and subcontractors.
CBP foresees bond rules, trusted trader pilot end
A mechanism for continuous, supplemental bonding for importers subject to AD/CV duties will go before a committee in June; a Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism test likely will wrap up in October.