However, the Northwest Seaport Alliance said it may see lower cargo volumes for February, and volumes with Alaska are expected to decline for the full year of 2017 due to soft market conditions.
Special Coverage: How forwarders, NVOs will adapt to change
Forwarders and NVOs are accustomed to adapting to complex markets and new competitors, but is this time different?
BNSF agrees to $50k settlement over Illinois oil train derailment
The Berkshire Hathaway-owned Class I freight railroad will pay $50,000 in civil penalties related to a March 2015 crude oil train derailment in Galena, Ill., according to a statement from Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
Pet food retailer Chewy to build e-commerce fulfillment center in Florida
Chewy will build a large fulfillment center in Ocala, Fla., which will employ 600 people.
Port of Piraeus posts earnings, volumes for 2016
The Greek port’s box volumes declined in 2016 from a year prior amid increased volumes at the car terminal, while revenues ticked up 3.6 percent.
Governmental Notices February 11th to February 17th, 2017
The Following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade. Among the items released this week: CBP’s Notice of Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest On Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties and Comment Requests on topics such as the Commercial Invoice and…
DON’T MISS “PARIS REFASHIONED: 1957-1968” AT THE MUSEUM AT FIT
London wasn’t the only European city swinging in the ’60s. Paris was also coming into its own, breaking fashion rules and upending traditional couture with a more inclusive, accessible vision. Yesterday’s press event of “Paris Refashioned, 1957-1968” at the Museum at F.I.T. was a nice (and timely) closing to New York …
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SEE YOU AT MAGIC! NEW INITIATIVES AT WWDMAGIC & FN PLATFORM
Heading to Vegas next week? WWDMAGIC as well as FN PLATFORM have lots to announce. WWDMAGIC, a subsidiary of UBM Fashion and the largest showcase of women’s apparel and accessories in the industry, will debut two new areas on the show floor. The show – taking place February 21-23, 2017 …
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Southeastern Freight Lines continues Texas expansion
Less-than-truckload carrier Southeastern Freight Lines has opened a new service center in Garland, Texas, its fourth in the state over the past 18 months.
Shippabo secures $1.8m in funding
The cloud-based import management platform, founded in 2015, helps shippers track forwarders, customs documentation, and trucking and drayage services.