Changes to free time policies “must be carefully considered” and should not come until after a planned overhaul of appointment systems, the Los Angeles Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association said in a letter last week to the Port of Long Beach.
Hanjin terminates Asia-Oceania loop, joins existing service
Ocean carrier Hanjin will terminate its CKA loop between Asia and Oceania and will join a loop connecting Japan, Korea and China with Australia in February.
Truckload rates see modest growth in November
Truckload pricing grew 1.6 percent for the month compared to November 2014, the ninth consecutive monthly increase, according the latest Cass Truckload Linehaul Index.
Intermodal rates continue 10-month decline
Rates dropped another 2.4 percent in November compared to last year, the tenth consecutive month prices have fallen, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price Index.
Buying The Force: Star Wars Merchandise Hits Stores
The retail industry has been abuzz already with Star Wars merchandise, even before Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit theaters today. Fans are already excited to watch and shop, and as reported by Bloomberg Business, the latest film is likely to bring in a whooping $9.6 billion in revenue for Disney, the current owner of […]
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Retailers Says Spending Plan Provides Broad Relief That Will Boost Economy
The National Retail Federation today welcomed final passage by Congress of a wide-ranging spending and tax-relief package. As outlined below, the NRF cites provisions that would “delay onerous portions of Obamacare, make it easier for businesses to share cyber threats and renew tax law that helps retailers create jobs while laying the groundwork for comprehensive […]
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Discount Department Store CEO Goes on Undercover Boss
A CEO walks into a department store wearing a disguise… No, it’s not a setup for a joke, but a very real scenario on the CBS TV show Undercover Boss, where CEOs disguise themselves and go into the trenches at their own companies to see what really goes on. The newest CEO profile is Sam […]
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Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation launched
A business-led coalition has started the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation to help developing countries meet their obligations under the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement.
Executive Moves: South Carolina Ports Authority, Port of Manatee, Port of Tacoma and IACSC
South Carolina Ports Authority names carrier and shipper veteran to VP of HR, while the ports of Manatee and Tacoma and the IACSC install board leaders.
X-Press launches intra-Mediterranean loops
The independent common carrier commenced its Inter-Egypt Service this week and will launch its Egypt Izmir Service at the beginning of January.