The victims were conductors aboard a CSX freight train that was approaching Union Station from Baltimore and had deboarded to check a mechanical problem.
POLB adopts $748m FY 2018 budget
The Southern California port said it plans on spending $457 million on capital projects for the 2018 fiscal year, which is for the 12-month period that begins Oct. 1, 2017.
Oregon Shipping Group outlines state infrastructure improvement plans
The state could see the construction of a new intermodal facility, plus move forward with plans for a new deepwater seaport and further develop an existing port, Oregon Shipping Group President Kevin Mannix says.
Maersk issues update on cyber attack
The world’s largest container line is one of many companies and organizations that have reported being hit by a potential ransomware attack this week.
WWL execs indicted in ro-ro shipping collusion case
One current and two former executives of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics have been charged with bid rigging and price fixing in the roll-on/roll-off shipping market, according to the U.S. Justice Department’s federal court in Baltimore.
UPS to freeze pension plans for 70,000 non-union employees
The Atlanta-based parcel giant will suspend pension payments for about 70,000 non-union employees effective Jan. 1, 2023, and move those workers to a 401(k) plan.
PhilaPort opens second automobile berth
PhilaPort’s Pier 122 received its first vessel in 20 years on Tuesday, which was carrying Hyundai and Kia automobiles.
Greek shipowners vote to extend tax pact
In order to aid the struggling Greek economy, shipowners have voted to voluntarily extend doubling tonnage tax contributions for a fourth year, according to multiple news sources.
Port of Antwerp to pilot blockchain container handling project
In collaboration with start-up company T-Mining, blockchain technology is being implemented through a pilot program at the Belgian port for increased security and efficiency in container handling.
Homer Logistics secures $8.5m in Series A funding
The New York-based provider of local delivery fulfillment solutions for businesses has raised a total of $14.5 million in finding since 2015.