The ocean shipping electronic marketplace said data collected during the June-August period relative to overall container trade growth shows ocean shippers are increasing their use of electronic bookings.
RWG terminal opens in Rotterdam
The highly automated Rotterdam World Gateway terminal, where all cranes and vehicles on the terminal run on electricity, announced its official opening today.
Del Monte to use GT Nexus for visibility
The major U.S. food manufacturer implemented GT Nexus’ platform in concert with its transition to SAP’s ERP system as it sought to get deeper visibility into its extended supply chain.
TECSYS sees profits drop despite increased revenues
The supply chain management software company reported a 20 percent decline in EBITDA despite 15 percent revenue growth in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016, which ended July 31.
Colombia, Mexico seize 2 tons of ‘black’ cocaine
Police in both countries have confiscated more than two tons of illegal narcotics that had been dyed black and disguised as a chemical component in printer and copier toner, according to a statement from the Columbian police.
Spot container rates sink after two straight weeks of growth
Rates from Shanghai to Northwest Europe and the Mediterranean dropped, while rates to the United States remained flat compared to last week.
Executive Moves: Roadrunner and Fleetgistics
Roadrunner appoints senior VP of sales, while Fleetgistics names new CEO.
Rep. Reid Ribble introduces Safe Trucking Act
The Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act would allow interstate systems in each state to increase their weight limit from 80,000 pounds to 91,000 pounds if trucks were equipped with a sixth axle.
CBP makes sure the call doesn’t go through
Customs and Border Protection officers confiscated a shipment of fake cell phones and accessories at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Long Beach handles record number of containers in August
The Southern California port handled 703,652 TEUs in August, a 22.8 percent increase from August 2014.