The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is examining a false threat that a “dirty bomb” was on the Maersk Memphis at the Port of Charleston’s Wando Welch terminal, according to a report from Reuters news service.
Governmental Notices for June 10 through June 16, 2017
The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade. Among the items in this issue are links to: APHIS Comment Requests; CPSC’s Proposed Rule regarding Potentially Reducing Regulatory Burdens Without Harming Consumers; CBP’s Notices regarding the October 2017 Customs Broker’s License Examination and upcoming Meeting…
Port of Chicago strives for resurgence
Clayton Harris III, executive director for the Illinois International Port District at the Port of Chicago, is pushing for the passage of House Bill 1797, which would forgive a $15 million debt the port assumed in 1980.
Armstrong & Associates: 2016 a ‘mediocre’ year for 3PL market
Global third-party logistics provider annual revenues reached $802 billion in 2016, and are on track to exceed $962 billion by 2020, the consulting firm said in its latest 3PL market trends report.
Amazon to buy Whole Foods Market
The all-cash transaction for the specialty supermarket chain is valued at around $13.7 billion and expected to close during the second half of 2017, the companies said in a statement Friday.
DP World in talks for $1b Lagos port expansion
The Dubai-based port operator is negotiating with Nigerian Ports Authority to build and expand infrastructure at Port of Lagos, according to multiple news sources.
HHLA subsidiary Metrans to open Budapest rail hub
The intermodal operator Metrans will expand its network in Central and Eastern Europe by opening its fourth rail terminal hub, according to parent company HHLA.
Amerijet to offer first transatlantic freighter flight
The Florida-based all-cargo airline will offer flights between Miami and Brussels starting in the second quarter of 2018.
Lake Michigan service looks to convert cargo from trucks to ships
Logistics firm Supply Chain Solutions will launch a shipping route across Lake Michigan that will divert an estimated one million semi-truck trailers off northwest highways and onto vessels, the company said in a statement Wednesday.
L.A./Long Beach port drivers, warehouse workers to strike
Close to 100 drayage truck drivers and warehouse workers serving the Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex plan to go on strike from June 19-23, the two groups said Thursday at Port of Los Angeles headquarters.