Gary M. Barraco, director of global product marketing at trade management software provider Amber Road, discussed how the recent enforcement of North Korean sanctions will impact social compliance.
Executive Moves: CSX, Port of Seattle, Damco Distribution Services and Yodel
CSX appoints executive vice president of operations; the Port of Seattle welcomes new commissioners and names commission president; Damco Distribution Services appoints president; and Yodel names chief executive officer.
Report: Ultra-large containership newbuilds hit record in January
The boxship sector is seeing record deliveries of ultra-large containership newbuilds in 2018, with 10 joining the fleet in January alone, according to industry analyst Alphaliner.
Diesel Technology Forum: Clean diesel has a broad impact on state economies
By searching the Diesel Technology Forum’s state-by-state breakdowns and statistics, interested parties can find out how much diesel helps power each state’s economy.
GLP reveals when it will delist from Singapore Exchange
The warehouse provider is delisting from the Singapore Exchange on Jan. 22 as part of a $16 billion Singapore (U.S. $12 billion) privatization deal.
DB Cargo to utilize digitalization solutions for safety, operational improvements
The German rail company is planning to use digital solutions such as track and trace and safety components like ETCS as the European rail industry overall continues to struggle with unreliability.
Nippon Express to offer faster cargo transport via Belt and Road
The Japanese logistics company will offer a train, marine and air combined transport service between Asia and Europe via the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative, multiple media sources reported.
Containership collides with crane at Keelung Port
The Hansa Meersburg ran into a crane while berthing at Keelung Port, resulting in the damage of 50 containers and port infrastructure, Splash 24/7 reported.
Union head underscores CBP port officer shortages
National Treasury Employees Union National President Tony Reardon said that prospects of a pay freeze have been a deterrent for potential U.S. Customs and Border Protection field officers he has been trying to recruit.
Wan Hai, COSCO to launch Asia-India loop
The service is scheduled to commence operations from Shanghai on Jan. 24, and will deploy five, 4,250-TEU vessels.