Improved global trade, the e-commerce boom and an accompanying tightening of the industrial real estate market have helped air cargo volumes, which account for just 1 percent of world trade by volume but 35 percent by value, to new heights this year.
MercuryGate adds analytics platform to TMS
The transportation management software (TMS) provider recently unveiled a new embedded analytics business intelligence tool designed to help users better utilize the data generated by MercuryGate’s system.
PANYNJ sees all-time monthly cargo high in August
The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 631,404 TEUs during the month, which was not only 7.8 percent more than in August 2016, but easily beat the previous all-time monthly record the port logged in July 2015, according to statistics.
Navios Maritime term sheet with FSL Trust terminated
The two parities failed to agree on the specifics of the proposed transaction, resulting in the entire deal being terminated, FSL Trust said in a statement Sunday.
European Commission approves PSA, IFM acquisition of Mersin International Port
PSA Turkey and IFM Investors of Australia have been approved under EU merger Regulation to acquire the operator and manager of Mersin International Port in Turkey, according to a statement from the European anti-trust watchdog.
Consolidated Chassis Management launches new booking system
The chassis pool management company will launch its “quick and seamless” booking system for chassis and other related equipment starting Oct. 2, Consolidated Chassis Management said in a statement.
Richemont pays $334,800 for ‘drug kingpin’ sanctions violations
New York-based luxury goods retailer Richemont North America has agreed to pay a $334,800 civil penalty to settle four violations of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Sanctions Regulations, according to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Invent-A-Thon Competition Series Backed by America’s Greatest Innovators
Some of the nation’s biggest innovators like Amazon Launchpad, Stanley Black & Decker, Squatty Potty, Scrub Daddy and QVC are underwriting Make48, a new invention competition series on Public Television that is aimed at sparking American Ingenuity.
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FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 15 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.