The Basel, Switzerland-based international freight forwarder will acquire its second perishable logistics company this year as part of the company’s quest to expand its global perishables network, Panalpina said in a statement.
Khombu Names U.S. Ski Team’s Breezy Johnson as Brand Ambassador
Footwear and outerwear brand Khombu announces a new partnership with Breezy Johnson, its first with a U.S. ski team member, who will represent the brand for the Fall/Winter 2017-2018 season.
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APMT Gothenburg to hire temporary workers for peak-time flexibility
The terminal operator arm of AP Moller Maersk will utilize staffing agency Adecco to find temporary workers for peak times at the Port of Gothenburg amid ongoing labor conflicts with the local chapter of the Swedish Dockworkers Union.
OOCL christens fourth 21,413-TEU containership
One of the largest cargo vessels ever sail, the OOCL United Kingdom measures 399.8 meters in length and weighs 191,317 deadweight tons (dwt), with capacity for up to 21,413 TEUs, according to OOCL.
CSX’s bumpy ride implementing ‘precision railroading’ model
At its core, new CEO E. Hunter Harrison’s precision scheduled railroading system is all about efficiency, but implementation efforts have caused significant service disruptions, according to CSX customers and U.S. rail regulators.
FASA/Gemini Urges Support for CPSC Chair Nominee
On September 26, FASA/Gemini joined with 65 other organizations in urging the Senate to confirm Ann Marie Buerkle, the acting Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), to serve as the permanent Chairman of the CPSC. On September 27, th…
Brazil competition authority approves Maersk-Hamburg Süd deal
Danish shipping giant Maersk Line has received approval from Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) to finalize the company’s $4.3 billion acquisition of north-south specialist carrier Hamburg Süd.
Trump picks Raymond Martinez to lead FMCSA
If appointed, Martinez would succeed Deputy Administrator Daphne Jefferson, who has been filling in as acting administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) following the Jan. 19 departure of previous Administrator Scott Darling.
Former Chairman Elliott announces departure from STB
U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) Vice Chairman Daniel Elliott III on Monday revealed he will be leaving the board, effective this Saturday.