The French ocean liner now allows customers to book cargo through AgreeFreight’s online portal for port-to-port bookings.
OECD: U.S., UK to see stable growth momentum
According to composite leading indicators from the Paris-based research organization, the U.S. and the UK are expected to see slower but stable growth over the next six to nine months.
Executive Moves: VersaCold and Pilot Freight Services
VersaCold Logistics Services appoints chief operating officer, while Pilot Freight Services names vice president of corporate development.
UPS incorporates AI in package tracking
The package delivery and logistics provider has combined its Artificial-Intelligence-enabled chatbot with the UPS My Choice function to allow customers to track deliveries without a tracking number.
Industry groups push for increased freight infrastructure spending
The Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors kicked off its annual meeting in Washington, D.C., this week by highlighting 43 freight projects that need federal partnership.
Milaha commences Doha-Dubai service
The Qatar-based maritime and logistics company will launch a door-to-door shipping service between the two Middle Eastern cities in May 2017.
New USTR chief gets to work
Robert Lighthizer, a former deputy United States trade representative and trade litigator, was officially sworn in Monday as the country’s new U.S. trade representative.
Port of Cleveland unveils future investments
Over $6 million will be spent to rehabilitate the Cleveland Bulk Terminal’s structurally deficient bulkheads, and more than $2 million will be used to expand the existing entrance and security checkpoint at the port’s general cargo docks.
PANYNJ, carriers seek okay to discuss contentious cargo fee
A new discussion agreement filed with Federal Maritime Commission by ocean carrier group OCEMA and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey would allow the parties to discuss matters involving the port authority’s much-debated cargo facility charge.
HMM buys Algeciras terminal
South Korea’s largest shipping company is purchasing 100 percent of shares in Total Terminal International Algeciras, which was previously operated by now-defunct ocean carrier Hanjin Shipping.