The United Kingdom’s Department for Transport has commission the release of a new code of practice for vessels with regard to maritime cyber security, Transport Minister Lord Callanan said during London International Shipping Week.
U.S. files asset forfeiture lawsuit against California aluminum producer
The federal government has filed a complaint against California-based firm Perfectus Aluminum, alleging illegal imports of more than 2 million pallets of aluminum between 2011 and 2014.
Celadon divests flatbed division
The trucking and logistics company completed the disposition of all assets associated with its flatbed trucking division to a subsidiary of PS Logistics, LLC.
Idaho potatoes bound for Japan
The Japanese government will allow the import of U.S. chipping potatoes from Idaho, marking the end of an 11-year ban on these shipments from the Pacific Northwest state.
DP World will not renew Indonesia terminal contract
The Dubai-based terminal operator says that despite its investments in the PT Terminal Petikemas Surabaya, the company will not renew its operating contract at the terminal once it expires in 2019.
FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Trump nominates full Ex-Im Bank board slate
President Trump on Sept. 15 announced three more nominations to serve as U.S. Export-Import Bank board members, which along with two previously submitted nominations would bring the bank to a full complement of five board members if approved by the Sen…
Cargo demand rises for European airlines in August
European airlines Lufthansa, IAG Cargo and Finnair all saw record cargo demand last month, according to a report from industry news outlet Air Cargo News.
HKIA’s cargo volumes soar in August
Hong Kong International Airport attributed the 10.1 percent year-over-year boost in cargo volumes during the month primarily to an increase in exports.