The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 24 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Commentary: New alliances will wrinkle supply chains
The consolidation from four major east-west container carrier alliances to three is designed to improve operational efficiency and profitability for the carriers, but it may also limit service options for shippers and increase total landed costs.
Trump would ‘certainly consider’ raising gas tax
President Donald Trump said in a recent interview with Bloomberg News he would “certainly consider” raising the federal gas tax, which has not been increased since 1993, but many Republicans have already expressed strong opposition to the idea.
SEKO wades into SaaS global TMS market
Gelnius, a spin off of freight forwarder SEKO Logistics’ technology division, will provide an order-to-cash transportation management system for enterprises and a “Lite,” modular version of the TMS in late summer.
G&W finalizes Pentalver acquisition
The Darien, Conn.-based short line and regional railroad operator also released its first quarter 2017 financial results.
Governmental Notices for April 29 through May 5, 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’ Determination concerning the Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards; CPSC’s various Comment Requests on issues such as the Procedures for Export of Noncomplying…
CHATTING FALL TRENDS WITH SHOPBOP GMM STEPHANIE NELSON
As we wrap up May Market Week, we’ve all got Fall weather, Fall trends and Fall trade shows on our minds! Accessories has been checking in with some of the industry’s best retailers to see what piqued their interest most from the runway shows and what’s on their open-to-buy hit …
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PRESENTATION: HOW TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL POP-UP
Whether you’re a designer testing the retail waters, an e-tailer looking to experiment with a first-time brick-and-mortar space, or an existing retailer wanting to test a new concept or location, deciding to do a pop-up is the easy part. Executing it is a lot harder. You won’t want to …
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BERGDORF GOODMAN FETES NEW LINDA’S IN-STORE BOUTIQUE
The fashion industry turned out in force to celebrate Linda Fargo’s newest venture: Linda’s–a highly personalized and curated boutique inside Bergdorf Goodman. Linda’s at Bergdorf Goodman features an ever-changing range of eclectic products, all reflective of Linda’s tastes, latest obsessions and fascinations. The shop, both in-store and on BG.com, includes ready-to-wear, accessories, vintage …
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U.S. transportation employment growth continues in April
The transportation and logistics sector added 3,500 jobs in April 2017 following revised gains of 6,600 jobs in March and 7,600 positions in February, according to recent preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor.