On March 25, FASA/Gemini joined over 100 companies and other organizations, including FASA/Gemini members, in sending a letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (UsTR) urging the U.S. government to accept all petitions to add fashion acces…
Major Carriers Issue Guidance on New SOLAS Container Weight Rule
On March 21, the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association (OCEMA), an association of 18 major ocean carriers, released its Recommended Best Practice for Acceptance and Transmission of Verified Gross Mass (VGM). The document confirms that if a Ver…
Governmental Notice Update
Reminder and clarification on mandatory ACE filing timeline. Below are excerpts from CBP’s CSMS #16-000238, provided as: (1) a reminder that effective this Thursday, March 31, 2016, filers will be required to file certain transactions in ACE and no longer permitted to file in ACS; and, (2) a clarification /…
Oil spill from cracked containership reaches shore
Heavy fuel oil leaking from the TS Taipei, which ran aground March 10 and split in two late last week, has contaminated approximately 1.24 miles of coastline in northern Taiwan, according to local media reports.
Industry vets launch logistics incubator
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Dynamo, a self-described “logistics accelerator” led by three former supply chain executives, is accepting applications through May 8, 2016.
STB proposes annulment of commodity exemptions
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board is seeking public comment on its proposal to revoke existing class exemptions from railroad transportation regulations on certain commodities.
Target Debuts Marimekko Collection
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation, America’s second-largest discount retailer, rolls out another of its highly anticipated designer collaborations on April 17, when its exclusive Marimekko merchandise goes on sale in stores and online. But the lookbook is already out. Comprising women’s clothes and accessories, girls’ clothes, and home furnishings, Target’s summer-centric collection is themed around some of […]
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Agility grows profits 5% in 2015
The integrated logistics provider posted net profits of 53 million Kuwaiti Dinars (U.S. $176 million) in 2015 on revenues of 1.3 billion Kuwaiti Dinars, according to the company’s most recent financial statements.
Executive Moves: MOL, Cargomatic and Norfolk Southern
MOL announces management promotions, while Cargomatic names two VPs and Norfolk Southern appoints HR VP and board audit committee chair.
GRI Roundup: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
Ocean carriers CMA CGM of France and Hapag-Lloyd of Germany issued general rate increases.