Space-sharing partnership on transpacific flights creates “unrivaled air cargo network across North America and Asia.”
Rickenbacker beefs up animal handling
Columbus, Ohio-based cargo airport has completed a six-month, $423,000 renovation of its animal transport facility.
Southwest Cargo takes off to Mexico
The belly cargo carrier began shipping internationally with flights between Houston and Mexico City.
Executive Moves: BIFA, Oakland, TIACA, VARGO
Butner elected board president; Magnusson joins advisory committee; Oud named to panel; and Pulfer hired in Ohio.
Falsifying broker application nets prison sentence
Iowa man also ordered to pay more than $35,000 to Quaker Transportation.
APHIS Proposes Exemptions From Declaration Requirements
MEMBER MEMORANDUM APHIS Proposes Exemptions From Declaration Requirements July 13, 2018 APHIS Seeks Comments on Two Proposed Options for de Minimis Exemption The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing a new de minimis exemption from Lacey Act declaration requirements for importers. Under the proposed rule, importers would…
J.B. Hunt surpasses analyst expectations
The trucking and intermodal company’s strong earnings were fueled by higher freight rates and strong demand.
Containership charter rates may have peaked
Carriers may trim hire fleet if profits fall, but demand could grow with more slow steaming, says Drewry.
U.S. files disputes against metal duty retaliators
USTR says its Section 232 measures against steel and aluminum align with international agreements, but retaliation doesn’t.
Spot container rates steady
The SCFI rose just under 1 percent last week, while the WCI slipped 2 percent.