The executive arm of the European Union has been mandated to begin negotiations with the United Kingdom following the county’s “Brexit” vote to leave the union.
MOL bolsters reefer container fleet
Japanese ocean carrier Mitsui O.SK. Lines in March agreed to purchase 2,000 40-foot (FEU) and 200 20-foot (TEU) refrigerated containers, MOL said in a statement Friday.
National Maritime Day
Each year on May 22 our country celebrates National Maritime Day. The United States has always been and will always be a great maritime nation. From our origins as 13 British colonies, through every period of peace and conflict since, the Merchant Marine has been a pillar in this country’s…
Special Coverage: New tools help shippers to better manage ‘free time’
Port congestion issues in early 2015 brought the often chaotic process surrounding detention and demurrage fees into sharp focus, but where where shippers saw pesky and sometimes unfair ad hoc charges, technology providers saw an opportunity.
Governmental Notices for May 13 through 19, 2017
The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade. Among the items in this issue are links to: CPSC’s Proposed Rule concerning the Safety Standards for Booster Seats; CBP’s Notices regarding a Country of Origin Determinations for Certain Visitor Management System, recent Accreditations and Approvals…
NEW WONDER WOMAN COLLABORATIONS AND LICENSES ANNOUNCED!
Wonder Woman mania is well underway! Last night, reporters and critics caught a first glimpse of the upcoming movie starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot, who went crazy for the film. #WonderWoman is hands down the best DCEU Film to date! Film is SO GOOD….
CMA CGM rights the ship in Q1
APL, which CMA CGM acquired in June 2016, contributed positively to the French ocean carrier’s first quarter financial results, according to CMA CGM Group CEO Rodolphe Saadé.
Uber takes aim at trucking
After disrupting the taxi cab industry, the famed ride-sharing company’s newly launched Uber Freight division is now accepting bookings for cargo moving in 53-foot dry and reefer vans.
Brussels Airport volumes on the rise despite noise restrictions
Air cargo volumes for the Belgian airport rose nearly 12 percent in April, making it the best month in eight years, despite noise restrictions imposed on the airport earlier this year.
WSS to use drones for ship deliveries
Ship agency Wilhelmsen Ships Service is launching a pilot project that will study the use of unmanned aircraft systems to deliver agency essentials to vessels at sea, WSS said in a statement.