Cargo volumes at the largest port on the U.S. East Coast increased 6.7 percent over the same period last year, making May 2017 one of the top five months ever recorded, according to the port authority.

According to audio branding specialist PHMG, callers to North American logistics and couriers who are placed on hold may be compelled to hang up faster due the music selection or lack thereof.

The latest report from the shipping consultancy firm has shown improving conditions in the bulk and container markets that make up the multipurpose shipping sector.

April was the sixth consecutive month in which the value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement trade increased from the same month the previous year.

By using FourKites’ technology, HaulFox’s customers can experience full visibility of location and estimated time of arrival, including predictive weather and traffic impact on delivery times, every 15 minutes, FourKites said.

The Green Marine program helps ports, terminal operators and shipping lines reduce their environmental footprint.

Class I freight railroads in the United States employed 149,032 workers as of the middle of May 2017, down 0.05 percent month-over-month and 2.4 percent year-over-year.

The ContainerPort Group, Inc. appoints senior vice president-Midwest, Cargo iQ names chairman of its membership board, and Transervice Logistics, Inc. appoints director of sales, Midwest.

A select group of TMS providers are enabling in-system messaging among partner ecosystems.

The mid-Atlantic port held a ceremonial “first move” by a motor carrier through the new gate complex at Norfolk International Terminals on June 26.