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Germany’s largest ocean carrier, Hapag-Lloyd, said it is confident it will be able to ensure a complete integration with Kuwait-based carrier United Arab Shipping Co. (UASC) by the fourth quarter of 2017.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao touted the benefits of automated vehicle technology at a DOT event earlier this week, but noted that the primary obstacle to the deployment of driverless cars and trucks is a current lack of public acceptance.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has announced the project to increase the height of the Bayonne Bridge has been completed seven months ahead of schedule, allowing vessels of up to 9,800 TEUs to call port terminals west of the bridge.

Combined U.S. carload and intermodal cargo volumes increased 6.4 percent in May 2017 compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR).

Atlas Canada, a subsidiary of Atlas World Group, has acquired freight brokerage Connect Logistics of Mississauga, Ontario, for an undisclosed sum.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce this week started the U.S.-Mexico Economic Council, an organization that will work to improve economic and commercial partnerships between the two countries.

Emmanuel Macron was officially sworn in as the president of France on May 14, which will be good for the future of international trade between France and countries across the globe, according to DHL Express U.S. CEO Greg Hewitt.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s new “The Truth Behind Counterfeits” campaign will focus on international air travelers who may be tempted to purchase counterfeit goods while abroad.

Following similar announcements by Maersk Line and CMA CGM, the German ocean carrier will begin charging a $60 fee for all cancelled bookings between Singapore and India, effective June 9.

Three new cranes, with the option of purchasing an additional three cranes within five years, will be delivered to the South Florida seaport by 2019 as part of its $437.5 million expansion program.