Supply chain software provider BluJay Solutions has launched its MobileSTAR mobility platform to increase shipper and carrier productivity while reducing operations costs, the company said in a statement.
NACPC adds 1,200 chassis to network
The North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC) has added 1,200 chassis that will be integrated into its South Atlantic Consolidated Pool and Chicago & Ohio Valley Consolidated Pool common-use and premium chassis network.
Xeneta adds reefer container rates to its platform
The ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform said that over 30,000 reefer container rates are available immediately for beta program customers.
Kelley steps in as acting deputy commerce secretary
The U.S. Commerce Department on Wednesday said Karen Dunn Kelley, undersecretary for economic affairs, will take on the existing functions and duties of deputy commerce secretary in an acting role under the Vacancies Reform Act.
USDA to allow Vietnamese mango imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending its regulations to allow fresh mango fruit imports from Vietnam to enter the continental United States by year’s end.
FEPORT adopts ‘strategic Roadmap 2018-2019’ to boost private investments
The Federation of European Private Port Operators and Terminals (FEPORT) has called upon the European Union to ensure terminal operators have a level playing field and competitive investment opportunities.
Port Canaveral opens new security operations center
The newly opened facility houses the operations of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment Center, and consolidates the Canaveral Port Authority TSA and Badging Office with the Brevard County Sheriff’s office port security operations.
COSCO Ports, PSA launch new berth in Singapore
The COSCO-PSA Terminal (CPT) in Singapore has opened a new berth as alliance services continue to increase volumes at the Southeast Asian port hub.
Executive Moves: UPS, Canadian Pacific, SeaCube Container Leasing and MPC Capital
UPS hires chief transformation officer; Canadian Pacific names vice presidents for its three business units within the sales and marketing team; SeaCube Container Leasing names chief commercial officer; and MPC Capital unveils changes in its shipping u…
Justice Department firms up FCPA self-disclosure policy
The U.S. Justice Department will make permanent a program that encourages companies to self-disclose violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), but it’s not a get-of-jail-free pass for wrongdoing.