The Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors kicked off its annual meeting in Washington, D.C., this week by highlighting 43 freight projects that need federal partnership.
Milaha commences Doha-Dubai service
The Qatar-based maritime and logistics company will launch a door-to-door shipping service between the two Middle Eastern cities in May 2017.
New USTR chief gets to work
Robert Lighthizer, a former deputy United States trade representative and trade litigator, was officially sworn in Monday as the country’s new U.S. trade representative.
Port of Cleveland unveils future investments
Over $6 million will be spent to rehabilitate the Cleveland Bulk Terminal’s structurally deficient bulkheads, and more than $2 million will be used to expand the existing entrance and security checkpoint at the port’s general cargo docks.
PANYNJ, carriers seek okay to discuss contentious cargo fee
A new discussion agreement filed with Federal Maritime Commission by ocean carrier group OCEMA and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey would allow the parties to discuss matters involving the port authority’s much-debated cargo facility charge.
AAFA AND MSC RELEASE INDUSTRY TESTING GUIDELINES FOR LEGWEAR, HOSIERY
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) have teamed up to release new industry guidelines establishing testing standards for legwear, hosiery and socks. Covering a range of issues, from product safety and labeling to physical attributes such as color, fastness, and fit, this resource provides useful, …
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POLAROID RELEASES SHORT FILM: ‘THE FISH BOWL’
Polaroid’s long, innovative history started with a Harvard dropout nearly a century ago. In the mid-1920’s, Edwin Herbert Long packed his bags and set out for New York, where he pursued his dream of becoming an inventor. His first success was finding the fist inexpensive polarized film. On its heels, …
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KATE MOSS DROPS NEW JEWELRY COLLECTION WITH ARA VARTINIAN
Kate Moss, known as much for her personal wardrobe as her supermodel status, is dropping a new jewelry line with Brazilian designer Ara Vartanian later this week. With its nod to old English legends, the collection features medieval symbols (think swor…
HMM buys Algeciras terminal
South Korea’s largest shipping company is purchasing 100 percent of shares in Total Terminal International Algeciras, which was previously operated by now-defunct ocean carrier Hanjin Shipping.
Drewry: Global container volumes up sharply in Q1
Intra-regional trade is leading the strong growth in container cargo traffic, up 17 percent compared with 7 percent growth in deep sea shipments, according to London-based maritime consultant Drewry.