The Thunder Bay Port Authority announced the port’s August grain shipments were 5 percent higher than its five-year monthly average thanks to strong harvests on the Canadian prairies throughout 2013 and 2014.
PierPass website offers links to import container appointment systems
PierPass has begun providing a page where truckers can make appointments to pick up import containers in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
ProTrans opens new center in Eagle Pass, Texas
The third-party logistics provider moved to a new, larger facility in Eagle Pass, Texas.
FMC request for more information may delay OakPass program
The Federal Maritime Commission has asked OAKMTOA to provide additional information about their plan to fund weekend gates at the Port of Oakland with a fee on cargo moving through their facilities Monday through Friday.
Unable to Attract New Customers, Vera Bradley Reports Q2 Profit Drop
Fort Wayne, IN—In its struggle to turnaround its business and garner new customers, Vera Bradley Inc. today reported that its second quarter profit fell due to lower traffic and dismal comparable store sales. For the three months ended August 1, the handbag and accessories brand posted a profit of $5.7 million, or 15 cents a […]
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Executive Moves: Association of Pacific Ports and TIACA
Port Hueneme commissioner tapped to lead the Association of Pacific Ports, while TIACA appoints director.
FitFlop Goes Shopping for a Web-Based Wholesale Portal
White Plains, NY and New York—Since launching in the United States, FitFlop has made some impressive strides, chalking up more than $80 million in annual sales from thousands of retail accounts who love the brand’s ergonomic footwear. To fuel that growth, however, takes planning and timely merchandise deliveries. That just got a whole lot easier […]
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Sole Society Opens Its First Brick-and-Mortar Store in LA
Los Angeles–Sole Society, a lifestyle brand of women’s shoes, handbags, and accessories, today opened the doors to its first brick-and-mortar retail store at Santa Monica Place. Launched in 2011, the online footwear brand kicked up buzz by delivering $100-and-under shoes directly to consumers’ doors. Now, with a physical presence in one of LA’s premier shopping […]
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Charles Philip Shanghai Launches International Online Store
Hong Kong–Charles Philip Shanghai, a luxury shoe brand coveted by “celebrities and worldwide trendsetters, hopes to expand its sales further with the debut of its online store. Created by TLG Commerce, Charles Philip Shanghai now two online selling platforms: one prepared to operate globally and the other exclusively for the Chinese market. The luxury footwear […]
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Governmental Notices: August 22 – August 28 2015
An update of governmental notices: Among the items in this issue are links to: CBP’s Notice advising of National Customs Automation Program Test Modifications, as well as Updates and ABI […]