A.P. Moller-Maersk Group’s container terminal operating arm will make new investments to help shippers with landside connections.

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach both experienced a strong February for containerized cargo throughput, particularly imports, as shippers scurried to get their goods moved from Asia before Chinese New Year began Feb. 16.

President Donald Trump has removed Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State and said he plans to replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo.

Ports covered by the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker handled 1.72 million TEUs of imports for the month, a year-over-year increase of 1.8 percent, but the association warned new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum could dampen cargo growth.

Three of the four missing crew members of the Maersk Honam were found on board the vessel, which caught fire last Tuesday in the Arabian Sea.

Beam Bros. Trucking and its two owners have agreed to pay $1,025,000 to resolve allegations that they overcharged the U.S. Postal Service on contracts to transport mail, according to the U.S. Justice Department.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

The Trump administration now has an ambassador to the World Trade Organization, as well as a head agricultural negotiator as it enters the eighth round of NAFTA renegotiation talks.

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. introduced legislation Thursday to block tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum from taking effect March 23.