Colombo and Chittagong will be the seventh and eighth new ports of call for Qatar-based maritime transport and logistics conglomerate Milaha this year.
CMA CGM: Four ships currently under construction will be French-flagged
The French ocean carrier’s future flagship, which is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2018, is being named after Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a French writer, pilot, poet and journalist.
Intermodal rates inch up in October
North American intermodal pricing in October inched up 1.9 percent from October 2016, marking the thirteenth consecutive month of year-over-year increases, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price Index.
Free Shipping Day Returns Dec. 15
The annual Free Shipping Day returns for its 10th year on Friday, December 15. 225 retailers will participate in the event in December, including Target, Harry & David, American Eagle and more.
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ATA: Truck tonnage ticks up 3.3% in October
The seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index stood at a reading of 147.6 in October, up 3.3 percent from September’s reading of 142.9, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA).
WalletHub Survey: Americans Don’t Care About Black Friday Sales
Personal Finance Website WalletHub conducted a national survey asking consumers what they are planning to buy this holiday season, how much they will spend, how they’re going to pay and more. The results provide some key insights retailers can tap into to maximize profits this season.
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Customization Goes Luxe: John Hardy Launches Activation in NYC
The brand’s first customization program, customers will be able to chose from 19 different stones to personalize both sides of the clasp of John Hardy’s iconic Reversible Classic Chain bracelet.
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Iraq resumes drive to full WTO membership
After nine years of dormancy due to internal warfare and economic woes, Iraq wants to resume its effort to gain full membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Round 5 of NAFTA talks ends in stalemate
Little progress was made this week on key divides in the negotiations over a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including rules of origin and a sunset clause, and Mexico is indicating negotiations could stretch beyond its July 2018 electi…
Executive Moves: CEVA Logistics, Roadrunner and ShipServ
CEVA Logistics names chief operating officer of freight management, and managing director for North America; Roadrunner Transportation Systems appoints board chairman; and ShipServ names business and account director for EMEA.