“BiTA recognizes the importance of creating a forum for industry leaders to establish industry standards,” says President and COO Jon Poelma.
Commentary: Is blockchain logistics’ ‘next frontier’?
The hype behind applications in cargo movement might be well-founded, but blockchain’s early-stage evolution makes it impossible to predict where the technology will go from here.
MSC ceases Iran bookings amid looming sanctions
Second-largest container carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. will continue to transport “certain legally acceptable cargoes” like food during the wind-down period.
Longtime railroading advocate stepping down
Edward R. Hamberger, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads for more than 20 years, will be retiring in early 2019.
CII appoints three board members
Industry veterans Cannizzaro, Larrabee and Winfree are tapped to serve.
WiseTech snaps up Turkish logistics provider
The Australia-based global logistics software provider continues its acquisition spree with the purchase of Ulukom.
Maersk underlying Q1 loss ‘unsatisfactory’
Despite a revenue boost from the Hamburg Süd purchase, “margins in the ocean segment were significantly impacted by higher unit costs,” says CEO Skou.
Little Rock tonnage up, tariffs a worry
Port Authority warns, “Negative trade rhetoric will impact our ability to compete on a global stage.”
Landstar fetes 10,000 owner-operator trucks
The asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions marks a milestone.
Ecuador’s Corpetrolsa Group orders three Damen tugs
The Stan Tug 1205 and Stan Tug 1606 models will support bunkering operations at the Esmeraldas and La Libertad ports.