Through the first nine months of 2017, the Maryland port handled over 8 million tons of general cargo at its public marine terminals, breaking last year’s record of 7.4 million tons during the same period.
Calvin Klein teams up with Amazon for exclusive online sales
The apparel retailer will exclusively sell its products on Amazon.com this holiday season, with additional pop-up sales that will feature Amazon tech, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
U.S. ag exports reach $140.5b in FY 2017
The country’s agricultural exports totaled $140.5 billion for fiscal year 2017, ending Sept. 30, an increase of $10.9 billion over the previous fiscal year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
“K” Line launches auto logistics service in Chile
A new facility dedicated to vehicle logistics has been opened in the city of Noviciado, not far from the Chilean capital of Santiago.
Diana Shipping seals time charter deal with Phaethon
The contract is for the m/v Naias, with the gross charter rate being $10,000 USD per day, for a period of about 15 months to up to 18 months, according to vessel lessor Diana Shipping.
Court upholds NLRB rulings against ILWU Portland strikes
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed two National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union broke laws during strikes carried out at Oregon’s Port of Portland.
FMC sets hearing dates for port practices petition
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will hold a public hearing related to the Coalition for Fair Port Practices petition at its Washington headquarters on Jan. 16-17.
JAXPORT to gain new auto processing terminal
The new terminal is the first phase of a multi-year project that will boost the North Florida port’s vehicle handling capacity by 25 percent, according to officials from the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT).
French visibility startup snares VC funding
Shippeo, which provides road transport visibility in Europe, closed a 10 million euro Series A round Thursday, which it will use to promote growth and platform development, the company said in a statement.
Port of Hamburg sees cargo growth thanks to mega-vessels, trade agreements
The German seaport handled 6.8 million TEUs and has seen a 87.8 percent increase in mega-vessels during the first nine months of 2017, despite dredging issues on the Elbe fairway.