The ACX Crystal, which collided with U.S. Navy destroyer USS Fitzgerald June 17, killing seven sailors, was being controlled by a computerized navigation system at the time of the collision, according to a preliminary investigation.
OCEMA, NY/NJ port discussion agreement moves forward
Despite a split vote among the four commissioners currently making up the Federal Maritime Commission, a discussion agreement between the Port of New York and New Jersey and OCEMA will take effect June 25.
Rep. Lowenthal files freight infrastructure funding bill
Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-Calf., who co-chairs the PORTS Caucus, has introduced legislation that would create a dedicated revenue source to improve the country’s freight infrastructure.
USDA halts Brazilian beef imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended all imports of fresh beef from Brazil, citing concerns about the safety of these products.
SCFI slips on Shanghai-U.S. trades
Spot container rates from Shanghai to the U.S. East Coast and U.S. West Coast both declined since last Friday, according to the latest figures from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange’s Shanghai Containerized Freight Index.
L.A., Long Beach ports unveil timeline for clean air plan update
The Southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach say they’ve set July 19 as the release date for the draft version of their 2017 update to the Clean Air Action Plan, which was first adopted in 2006.
Abu Dhabi to take over Fujairah Port operations
United Arab Emirates-based developer and terminal operator Abu Dhabi Ports has signed an agreement to take over operations and infrastructure development at the Port of Fujairah, allowing for berth deepening and crane installment starting in 2018.
Report: 3PLs playing larger role in Mexico trucking
Third-party logistics providers and retail companies are helping to keep Mexico’s trucking industry afloat, according to Armstrong & Associates’ report “Trucking in Mexico: Navigating the Opportunity.”
Mitsui to develop commercial vessel monitoring system
The ocean liner MOL and Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding will jointly create a system to analyze short cycle data and big data from vessels for commercialization.
CEVA opens new office in Myanmar
The third-party logistics provider will offer ocean and airfreight services to local and international customers through its One Freight System.