John Wolfe of the NWSA and Port of Tacoma and Amy Grat of International Trade Education Programs will be honored at the Containerization & Intermodal Institute’s annual Connie Awards dinner, scheduled for Sept. 19 in Long Beach, Calif.
Vessel speed reduction program expanding to San Francisco Bay area
Starting July 1, the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District’s vessel speed reduction initiative to ongoing initiative aimed at cutting air pollution and protecting the area whale population will expand to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Commentary: China’s ‘One Belt One Road’ filling the global trade vacuum
China is becoming a major economic contender and quite successfully championing itself as the new leader of globalism thanks in large part to its One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative, according to TOC Logistics International President Gary Cardenas.
ANF Logistics launches tech tools for freight quoting, tracking
The third-party logistics company is utilizing in-house technology in the recent launch of its ‘Suggested Booking Price’ and ‘ANFgine’ tools.
Drewry: Vessel oversupply, lower rates in LPG market to continue
Most liquefied petroleum gas vessel size segments are expected to experience growth in 2017, with the overall fleet expanding by 16 percent, according to London-based maritime consultant Drewry.
FBI investigates false bomb threat at Port of Charleston
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is examining a false threat that a “dirty bomb” was on the Maersk Memphis at the Port of Charleston’s Wando Welch terminal, according to a report from Reuters news service.
Port of Chicago strives for resurgence
Clayton Harris III, executive director for the Illinois International Port District at the Port of Chicago, is pushing for the passage of House Bill 1797, which would forgive a $15 million debt the port assumed in 1980.
Armstrong & Associates: 2016 a ‘mediocre’ year for 3PL market
Global third-party logistics provider annual revenues reached $802 billion in 2016, and are on track to exceed $962 billion by 2020, the consulting firm said in its latest 3PL market trends report.
Amazon to buy Whole Foods Market
The all-cash transaction for the specialty supermarket chain is valued at around $13.7 billion and expected to close during the second half of 2017, the companies said in a statement Friday.
DP World in talks for $1b Lagos port expansion
The Dubai-based port operator is negotiating with Nigerian Ports Authority to build and expand infrastructure at Port of Lagos, according to multiple news sources.