The Norfolk, Va.-based Class I railroad will make changes to its demurrage, accessorial and switching tariffs with an effective date of December 1, 2017, according to NS Vice President Mike McClellan.
Danaos earnings sink 54.7% in Q2 2017
The independent containership owner’s net income for the quarter fell 54.7 percent year-over-year to $20.2 million, resulting from the effects of South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin filing for insolvency in the third quarter of last year.
St. Louis shipper fined for air cargo hazmat violation
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $54,000 civil penalty against St. Louis-based Carboline Co. for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials transport regulations.
Kirby Corp. earnings tumble in Q2 2017
Net earnings attributable to Kirby Corp. fell 33.8 percent year-over-year during the quarter to $25.8 million, despite consolidated revenues rising 7.2 percent to $473.3 million, according to the tank barge operator’s most recent financial statements.
Amazon looks to fill over 50,000 jobs in one day
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant is holding its first “Jobs Day” on Wednesday because it says it has over 50,000 roles to fill across its U.S. fulfillment network.
DHL launches end-to-end semiconductor logistics offering
The international parcel shipping company has begun offering a specialized suite of supply chain services that covers inbound through final distribution for semiconductor shippers with capital shipments.
FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Executive Moves: AA Cargo, USA Truck and Transnet National Ports Authority
American Airlines Cargo appoints managing director, global and key accounts – cargo sales; USA Truck names vice president of safety and risk management; and Transnet National Ports Authority selects chief executive.
Editorial: When Maersk catches a cold
The recent “Petya” cyber attack involving Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk should serve as a stark reminder to all companies in the global shipping industry to reexamine existing systems protections and contingency plans.
Special Coverage: Port of Olympia exports cattle to Vietnam under childhood malnutrition program
Looking to diversify its export business, the Pacific Northwest port is helping send cattle to Vietnam as part of the country’s “glass of milk per child per day” program that aims to ease childhood malnutrition.