The intra-America subsidiary of Danish container giant Maersk Line will purchase 350 TEUs per week on ships belonging to the French ocean carrier, according to a filing with the Federal Maritime Commission.
AIIS: Steel import restrictions will harm supply chain
The American Institute for International Steel warned the ITC during a hearing Tuesday that trade restrictions on hot-rolled steel imports would have a negative economic impact.
Americold to build cold storage facility in Portland
The temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics services provider for the food industry will partner with Icelandic shipping company Eimskip to construct a new cold storage facility in Portland, Maine.
GB Railfreight launches new UK service
The rail freight provider commenced a new service between the Port of Felixstowe and the Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal in Birch Coppice, Birmingham.
Swissport begins partnership with Oman Air
The ground handing and air cargo services provider will take over full cargo handling services for Oman Air at various locations throughout Europe.
European Gateway rail freight service increases frequency
European Gateway Services increased the frequency of its Rotterdam-Bayern Express, which runs between Rotterdam and Southern Germany, in both directions.
Toll Global Forwarding expands operations
The international freight forwarding and supply chain management solutions provider will strengthen its global footprint through a franchise program.
CBP discovers first in nation pest at the Port of Norfolk
The pest, a type of beetle that can cause significant damage to trees, was found on untreated wooden pallets from Poland, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
Executive Moves: C.H. Robinson, Transplace and England Logistics
C.H. Robinson names president of European operations, while Transplace appoints VP of capacity services and England Logistics adds three VPs.
Federal judge grants class-action status to California Uber drivers
Drivers for the popular ride-sharing company will now be able to proceed as a group, rather than individuals, in a worker misclassification lawsuit that could have implications in the freight transportation industry as well.