The “Uber for shipping” start-up will be moving operations to San Francisco – and halting those elsewhere – in wake of decreased profitability, according to CEO Kevin Gibbon.
Italian citizen sentenced to 37-month prison term for counterfeit Apple products
The U.S. Justice Department said Italian national Rosario La Marca, 54, will spend the next 37 months in prison for illegally smuggling counterfeit iPhones, iPads and iPods from China into the United States.
St. Lawrence Seaway cargo volumes up 20% in 2017
The Great Lakes region has seen steady economic growth, with cargo shipping increasing two million metric tons more in Q2 than during the same period last year.
Swissport adds new warehouse at Chicago O’Hare
The ground handling and air cargo services provider’s new 138,000-square-foot facility is equipped with two cold storages, 35 truck docks, and has adjacent aircraft parking with in-ground fueling and power units.
Executive Moves: G&W, Port Authority of NY/NJ and Roadrunner
Genesee & Wyoming Australia appoints CEO, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s board of commissioners selects a new vice chairman for the port authority, and Roadrunner Transportation Systems adds two members to its board of directors.
Inconsistent legislation for self-driving tech leaves developers in limbo
Although 19 states have passed laws regarding autonomous vehicles, they vary from state to state, posing challenges to the implementation of the technology, according to Larry O’Rourke, manager at global consulting and technology services firm ICF.
Governmental Notices for July 15 through 21, 2017
The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade, including links to: CPSC Comment Requests on various issues, such as the Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets and the Safety Standard for Multi-Purpose Lighters; CBP’s Proposed Rules consisting of a Correction to an earlier publication…
Macy’s: What’s in Store for Holiday ’17
It’s 90 degrees and sweltering in New York City, so that can only mean one thing: Xmas in July! This month kicks off a bunch of retailer previews featuring upcoming holiday trends, exclusive collections, designer collaborations and holiday spirit! Today, walk with us through Macy’s holiday offerings, held at its …
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Book Review: “The Participation Game, How the Top 100 Brands Build Loyalty in a Skeptical World”
Why are consumers so loyal to the world’s most elite brands? Hitting bookstores this September, The Participation Game: How The Top 100 Brands Build Loyalty In A Skeptical World, explores customer loyalty to brands such as Aeropostale, Target, Nike, Adidas, Victoria’s Secret, Forever 21, Kohl’s, Macy’s, GAP, Gucci, Anthropologie, TOMS, Amazon and …
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FMC grants Maersk temporary exemption from service contract filings
In addition, the Danish ocean carrier has implemented “different and further protective measures” in its cyber security in the wake of the June 27 Petya virus attack that all but crippled the company’s IT systems.