The Taiwan-based ocean carrier has set up a regional center in Panama to serve and centralize services in Central and South America.
Turning anxiety into action
A feeling of being overwhelmed by technology options can paralyze shippers, but a new report from American Shipper shows how to get past that anxiety and make digital progress.
DOT takes steps to get more drivers in trucks
The U.S. Transportation Department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced two proposals that it said helps address the national shortage of qualified truck drivers.
WTO’s best practices for national TFA committees
The World Trade Organization has recently published guidance for its member states, which are currently setting up national bodies to coordinate the implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement.
AgTC: U.S. Zika outbreaks could hinder exports to China
Regional outbreaks of the Zika virus in the United States this summer could result in the Chinese government enforcing regulations regarding cargo imports, the Agriculture Transportation Coalition said.
Philly Shipyard builds containerships for new mainland-to-Hawaii trade
Philly Shipyard started the construction of up to four new containerships in anticipation of the formation of an entry into trade between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii.
Port of Virginia sets all-time monthly TEU record
The mid-Atlantic port broke its own all-time record for productivity in May by moving 246,871 TEUs during the month, an increase of 12.5 percent from May 2016.
Hapag-Lloyd lays out UASC integration timeline
Germany’s largest ocean carrier, Hapag-Lloyd, said it is confident it will be able to ensure a complete integration with Kuwait-based carrier United Arab Shipping Co. (UASC) by the fourth quarter of 2017.
Chao expresses support for automated vehicle technology
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao touted the benefits of automated vehicle technology at a DOT event earlier this week, but noted that the primary obstacle to the deployment of driverless cars and trucks is a current lack of public acceptance.
PANYNJ’s Bayonne Bridge project completed ahead of schedule
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has announced the project to increase the height of the Bayonne Bridge has been completed seven months ahead of schedule, allowing vessels of up to 9,800 TEUs to call port terminals west of the bridge.