American Trucking Associations hires director of strategic communications, while Worldwide Flight Services appoints global head of people.
K + N strengthens ties with Alibaba
The Swiss-based third-party logistics provider signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Alibaba.com, combining its global logistics network with Alibaba’s expertise in B2B e-commerce to offer China-based shippers e-commerce logistics solutions.
Maersk takes delivery of world’s largest box ship
Just days after the 20,179 TEU MOL Triumph was delivered, the brand new Madrid Maersk set the record for being the world’s largest boxship at 21,568 TEUs.
essDOCS purchases TridentGLOBAL
Malta-based paperless solutions provider essDOCS has now acquired TridentGLOBAL after recently announcing its acquisition of eCertify just last month.
Special Coverage: Port of NY/NJ prepares for larger vessels
The third-busiest port complex in North America has spent billions raising the Bayonne Bridge and dredging New York harbor in preparation for larger containerships.
FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Porter resigns from Seaspan board
Hong Kong-based containership lessor Seaspan said Graham Porter resigned as a director of the company, and has been replaced by The Washington Companies President, CEO and Director Larry Simkins.
Tradepoint Atlantic inks deal with Host Terminals
The 3,100-acre multimodal industrial site in Baltimore entered into into a 10-year agreement with Host Terminals to oversee the vast majority of marine cargo operations.
Trump to nominate Derek Kan as Under Secretary of USDOT
Currently general manager for ride-sharing firm Lyft in Southern California, Kan has also served on the board of directors for Amtrak since 2015, the White House said in a statement announcing his nomination to Under Secretary of Transportation for Pol…
EU grants conditional approval of Maersk-Hamburg Süd deal
The European Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition of German ocean carrier Hamburg Süd by industry leader Maersk Line, provided the company withdraws from five trade-route specific vessel sharing agreements.