The title to the heavy-lift cargo vessels will pass to the ZEABORN Group by the end of September, but they are already available to the shipping company without any restrictions.
U.S. meat exports sizzle in June
During the month, Mexico was the leading market for U.S. pork and lamb exports in terms of volumes and value, while Japan was the top market for U.S. beef exports, according to data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation for the USDA.
E-commerce, express growth fuel strong DHL Q2 results
The Bonn, Germany-based parcel carrier and third-party logistics provider has also formed a partnership with Shanghai Pharma of China to facilitate improvements to the company’s logistics infrastructure and a global expansion.
Matson launching twice monthly container service to Tahiti
The Honolulu-based ocean carrier will begin accepting Tahiti shipments with a vessel departure from Honolulu on Aug. 22 and the first arrival at Tahiti’s capital city on Sept. 4.
Crowley, King Ocean enter vessel sharing agreement
The deal authorizes Crowley to charter space to King Ocean in the trade from the U.S. East Coast to Trinidad, and authorizes King Ocean to charter space to Crowley in the trade from the U.S. East Coast to St. Lucia and Barbados.
U.S. DOT proposes nearly $79m in INFRA freight-related grant awards
The U.S. Department of Transportation notified Congress of its proposed grant awards for 10 freight-related roadway, rail and port infrastructure projects last Wednesday, initiating a 60-day period in which Congress could vote to disapprove the list.
WTO: Global merchandise trade on the rise
The latest readings of the WTO’s World Trade Outlook Indicator suggest that global merchandise trade growth will remain above trend as we enter the third quarter of 2017.
FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 21 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Seaboard Marine to commence twice-weekly service to Costa Rica
Effective Aug. 23, Miami-based ocean carrier Seaboard Marine will begin offering two weekly sailings to Costa Rica, with the first providing three-day transit to Puerto Limon, departing from PortMiami each Wednesday with cargo availability Monday morni…
Marseille-Fos port cargo throughput up 2% in first half 2017
Box tonnage at France’s largest seaport for the first six months of the year rose 10 percent to 6.6 million metric tons and helped boost general cargo total 12 percent to 10.3 million metric tons, according to recent data from the port.