The acquisition of Long Beach, Calif.-based California Cartage creates the largest family-owned, vertically integrated third-party logistics provider in North America, according to NFI.
Spotted: Emily Ratajkowski in Calder-esque Earrings
Emily Ratajkowski wore artful statement earrings to the Vogue x Irving Penn party last night.
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Wood Packing Material Requirements & Customs & Border Protection Enforcement
The U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS 17-000609, reminding the Trade Community that pursuant to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR § 319.40-3, non-exempt wood packaging material (WPM) imported into the United States must have been treated at approved facilities at places of origin to kill harmful…
Governmental Notices for September 23 through 29, 2017
The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade, including links to: CPSC’s Notices of a Guidance document concerning Hazardous Additive, Non-Polymeric Organohalogen Flame Retardants in Certain Consumer Products and a Comment Request regarding the Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets; CBP’s Rules regarding Changes to…
USCG report blames El Faro sinking on vessel captain, crew and owner
The cumulative effects of anxiety, fatigue and vessel motion from heavy weather degraded the crew’s decision making and physical performance of duties during the fateful voyage, according to a report from the Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation.
USDOT looks to streamline environmental review process for multimodal projects
Under a new proposed change from the U.S. Department of Transportation, multimodal projects would be required to follow only one process, rather than multiple agency processes, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said in a recent speech.
Congressional Dems file twin sleep disorder testing bills
Legislation filed in both the U.S. House and Senate on Thursday (S. 1883/H.R. 3882) would require the U.S. Department of Transportation to test train and commercial vehicle operators for sleep disorders like sleep apnea.
GLP to acquire Gazeley in $2.8b deal
Industrial logistics real estate developer GLP’s acquisition of Gazeley is expected to be funded by approximately $1.6 billion of equity and $1.2 billion of long-term, low-cost debt.
Massport begins Boston Harbor Dredging Project
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has officially begun dredging and construction projects approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Boston harbor at a total cost of $350 million.
Port of Baltimore sets fiscal year TEU, tonnage records
Cargo volumes at the mid-Atlantic port were boosted by a strong June and a busy second fiscal quarter, according to recent statistics from the Port of Baltimore.