Eli Glickman took over as president and chief executive officer of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd on July 1, replacing Rafi Danieli, who had served in the post since 2009.
Logistics accelerator seeking new startups
RocketSpace and Kaleido Logistics’ second cohort of 10 companies just finished the program, and applications for the third group of participants are open until July 23.
Kerry Logistics buys 50% stake in Asian intermodal broker LPL
Hong Kong-based 3PL Kerry Logistics Network has acquired 50 percent stake in Lanzhou Pacific Logistics Ltd., joining with China Railway Container Transport Co. Ltd. which oversees the management and operations of the entity.
Gebrüder Weiss raises flag in U.S. market
Austrian third-party logistics services provider Gebrüder Weiss has placed three U.S. offices under a single brand in Atlanta, Boston and Los Angeles, effective July 3, and is opening offices in New York and Chicago.
Hoyer acquires tank lessor CCR
The Hoyer Group has acquired French intermediate bulk container lessor CCR, which has a strong presence in the cosmetics industry.
Executive Moves: ZIM, Kane Is Able and Singapore Shipping Association
ZIM names president and chief executive officer, Kane Is Able appoints senior vice president of sales and marketing, and the 21st Singapore Shipping Association introduces SSA Council 2017/2019.
Spanish dockworkers end strike after reaching deal with employers
In a joint statement, the two sides indicated that a labor agreement has been reached that preserves about 6,200 union dockworker jobs.
EU green lights ONE container JV, members expect SA to follow suit
The European Union’s competition watchdog has approved the creation of a joint venture between Japan’s “Big 3” shipping companies, NYK Line, MOL and “K” Line, which Drewry said will be the world’s sixth largest container carrier in the world.
Fashion Accessories Shippers Association (FASA) / Gemini Shippers Group applauds U.S. Government Decision to Expand Duty-Free Access for Fashion Accessories from All GSP Countries
President Trump today issued a proclamation extending duty-free treatment to all imported fashion accessories (including luggage, handbags, backpacks, tote bags, and most other items covered under HTS Heading 4202) from all eligible countries (includin…
Governmental Notices for June 24 through June 30, 2017
In addition to the USTR’s that the GSP Review Results In Eligibility for Travel Goods, the following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade, including links to: CBP’s Rule concerning the Modernization of the Customs Brokers Examination, Notices regarding the Automated Commercial Environments: Sole…