The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America said its partnership with the Commerce Department agency will “strengthen the competitiveness of the logistics and transportation industry.”
Executive Moves: Rickmers-Linie, Schneider, U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems, NYK Ports and ABP
Rickmers-Linie, Schneider and U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems name chief officers, while NYK Ports and ABP appoint business directors.
Drayage drivers to picket Los Angeles/Long Beach container terminals
In a separate action, warehouse workers began a strike Tuesday morning against California Cartage Warehouse in Los Angeles.
Nordstrom Announces Treasure&Bond Donation and Expansion into Accessories
Seattle—Nordstrom’s give-back brand, Treasure&Bond is doing well and will be expanded including accessories, the retailer said today. Moreover, the company has made another donation through its give-back brand, Treasure&Bond, which supports nonprofits that work to empower youth. As the brand’s second beneficiary, national organization Girls on the Run received $254,000, which equals 2.5% of Treasure&Bond’s […]
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Study: Shoppers Getting a Jump on Holiday Shopping
Chicago–Every year the holiday shopping season seems to start earlier than the year before. New data from a survey conducted by Market Track, LLC, a provider of advertising, promotional, brand protection and pricing intelligence solutions, reveals that once again shoppers will be getting a head start on their 2015 holiday shopping. “This holiday shopping season, […]
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A to Z: K&M Accessories
K&M has been a leader in the fashion jewelry business since its founding by Arthur Maier in 1959. The modern day organization was formed when in 1995 K&M became a division of American Biltrite, Inc. Then in 2001 K&M established the Vendôme Division when the women’s costume jewelry division of Swank was purchased. Since then […]
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NS completes Northeast track acquisition
Norfolk Southern finalized the purchase of a 282-mile section of track between Sunbury, Pa. and Schenectady, N.Y., from the Delaware & Hudson Railway Co.
Falling oil prices lowering container carrier costs faster than revenues
Maritime industry analyst Drewry said it expects ocean carriers to “walk away with okay sums for the full year” in the latest edition of its Container Insight Weekly.
GPA board approves two new projects
The Georgia Ports Authority board approved expenditures of up to $12.6 million for the third phase of Savannah’s yard crane electrification and a project to refurbish the concrete wharf at the Port of Brunswick’s Mayor’s Point Terminal at a meeting Mon…
Railways warn of service interruptions during papal visit
Train movement restrictions will be placed on Norfolk Southern, CSX and Conrail in the Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York City areas as Pope Francis visits the United States for the first time, according to an NS customer advisory.