The third-party logistics provider opened its dedicated Pharma Gateway facility at Amsterdam Schiphol, which will handle prescription medications and ‘live’ materials such as vaccines, antibiotics, biotechnology and healthcare equipment.
FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 21 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Training grants for responders to flammable train derailments
Department of Transportation grants will support training for first responders in rural areas who may encounter train derailments with potentially flammable loads.
More offshore blame from GE over lapsed U.S. Ex-Im Bank
General Electric’s power and water division plans to quit manufacturing gas engines at its plant in Waukesha, Wisc., and open a new facility in Canada to access its export credit agency.
Carriers adjust China/Korea-Southeast Asia PCI service
Ocean carriers Yang Ming and CK Line began purchasing slots on the intra-Asia loop, which also added calls at Shekou and Surabaya and dropped a call at Singapore.
Executive Moves: Rand Logistics, DHL Express, Gulf Winds International and Park City Group
Rand Logistics names VP of procurement, DHL Express in Africa appoints managing director of Sub-Saharan Africa and Texas Trucking Association selects Intermodal Committee chairman, while Park City Group names CFO.
Congress passes six-month federal aviation funding extension
The Senate approved the short-term FAA bill, which was passed in the House of Representatives Monday, just one day before federal aviation funding was set to expire.
Red Alert: Over One-Third of Internet Retailers Unprepared for Holiday Season
Los Angeles—With the holiday sales season just a month away, many Internet retailers say they may not be prepared yet. In a retail holiday trends survey conducted by Campaigner, the email marketing brand of j2 Global Inc. the results show that though marketing and mobile sales are top of mind for Internet retailers, too many […]
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Gap Inc. Announces Commitment to Advance the Lives of One Million Women
New York—Gap Inc. CEO Art Peck announced today a significant Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action to advance the lives of one million women by 2020 by expanding the company’s award-winning life-skills education program, Gap Inc. P.A.C.E. (Personal Advancement & Career Enhancement). “From Phnom Penh to Pittsburgh, women share in common an ambition to advance. […]
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Governmental Notices: September 19-25
Attached is our update of governmental notices that may be of interest to the membership and trade. Among the items in this issue are links to: APHIS’ Proposed Rules regarding the Changes to Requirements for Field Testing Regulated Genetically Engineered Wheat; CBP’s Notices of Accreditations and Approvals of Commercial Gaugers…
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