The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey names new aviation director, while SEKO Logistics appoints vice president of ocean services and Worldwide Flight Services hires global head of safety and security.
Logistics park in Shanghai gains five new customers
The integrated commercial and industrial property group’s logistics park next to the Pudong International Airport’s third runway has secured five new major customer commitments totaling 98,120 square meters.
Canada’s e-manifest rule rolls to forwarders
Under new rules that took effect last month, freight forwarders managing inbound shipments to Canada must now submit electronic house bills of lading prior to arrival.
NTSB adds VDR transcript to <em>El Faro</em> public docket
The audio transcript from the ill-fated TOTE Maritime cargo vessel’s voyage data recorder was one of five factual reports added to the investigation docket, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement.
Danmarks Skibskredit: Seaborne trade volumes will see slow growth in the coming years
The Danish shipping bank said it believes seaborne trade volumes in 2030 will be a little higher than today, growing by just 1 percent on average each year.
Hanjin liquidation ‘more economical,’ accountants say
Accounting firm Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers told the Korean court overseeing the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping that liquidating the carrier would be “more economical” than continuing its rehabilitation, Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported.
FMC grants ‘THE Alliance’ approval for U.S. trades
The U.S. maritime regulator granted the five-member ocean carrier alliance approval to take effect Dec. 19.
FMC supply chain innovation teams to turn focus on exports in 2017
After determining U.S. supply chains could benefit from a national information portal, a new set of innovation teams led by three port executives will look at issues affecting U.S. exporters next.
NEWS FLASH: FMC approves ‘THE Alliance’ for U.S. trades
The U.S. maritime regulator granted the five-member ocean carrier alliance approval to take effect Dec. 19.
Ports of L.A./Long Beach post opposite throughput results for November
The Port of Los Angeles established a new throughput record in November, while the nearby Port of Long Beach saw container volumes fall 13.8 percent year-over-year during the month.