The proposed BHP facility is planned for the Port of Grays Harbor’s Terminal 3, which has over 150 acres of available uplands for development and access to Class I railroads, the Washington state seaport confirmed Oct. 13.
California releases draft plan for new statewide rail network
The plan, which was released by Caltrans on Oct. 11, outlines an investment strategy for the state’s passenger rail network, which is also being touted as a way to enhance goods movement.
Executive Moves: Port of Seattle and GE Transportation
The Port of Seattle names managing director, maritime division; and GE appoints new chief executive officer of GE Transportation.
Demand for warehousing, retail space rises as vacancies fall in Houston
Retail and industrial markets have added millions of square feet of warehousing space to meet the demand for construction supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, according to reports from commercial real estate firm CBRE.
Contanda to build automated terminal on Houston Ship Channel
The North American bulk liquid storage and logistics services provider secured 339 acres of deep-water access property on the Houston Ship Channel to build the automated terminal facility.
Port of Felixstowe gets green light for rail enhancements
The United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Transport has approved a plan to install additional rail tracks to increase freight capacity at the Port of Felixstowe, the port announced on Monday.
FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
FourKites integrates with RevenovaTMS
Chicago-based freight visibility software provider FourKites has integrated with RevenovaTMS to extend its real-time tracking offering to Revenova’s customers.
Sensitech: Risk of cargo theft high across U.S.
Organized cargo theft groups are a major threat in the United States because they utilize low-risk tactics to obtain “the most desirable and easily liquidated” products, according to a new report from supply chain risk assessment firm Sensitech.
DHL, QSL to work with fast-food chain KFC in foodservice logistics
The three-way partnership will provide foodservice distribution services for over 850 KFC restaurants in the United Kingdom, according to a statement from global parcel carrier and third-party logistics provider Deutsche Post DHL Group.