The Commerce Department has determined that Chinese hardwood plywood is being dumped on the U.S. market at less than fair value.
China releases ‘One Belt One Road’ maritime initiatives
Plans regarding Arctic shipping, port alliances and marine security are laid out in the maritime initiatives released on Tuesday.
WTO offers online view to members’ origin rules
The World Trade Organization has updated its website to offer shippers a clearer and more up-to-date view into its members’ legislation and practices as they relate to rules of origin.
Bosch to construct chip facility for autonomous vehicles
The auto supplier will build a $1.1 billion semiconductor plant as demand for autonomous vehicle components continue to rise.
GE, Egypt ink agreement for 100 locomotives
The Egyptian government will receive 100 passenger and freight locomotives and employee training from GE Transportation in order to boost their rail infrastructure.
FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 12 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Executive Moves: Pilot Freight Services, Port of Tacoma and Americold
Pilot Freight Services names new chief executive officer and president, while the Port of Tacoma hires new director of engineering, and Americold hires executive vice president and chief commercial officer.
IMO to establish legal framework for safe operation of autonomous vessels
The International Maritime Organization has begun mapping out how existing international regulations should be applied to the field of self-driving ships and other autonomous maritime technologies.
CN pleads guilty to environmental offenses
The Montreal-based Class I railway has been ordered to pay a federal fine of $2.5 million Canadian (U.S. $1.9 million) and a provincial fine of C$125,000 in relation to a diesel fuel discharge on the North Saskatchewan River in April 2015.
Port of Los Angeles extends fruit terminal contract
The terminal operator SSA Pacific has handled Chilean fruit imports and exports at the Port of Los Angeles since 1988 and will now continue to do so for at least another five years, according the Southern California port.