FedEx Express Chairman and CEO Fred Smith said the President-elect should seek changes in the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement negotiated among the United States and 11 other countries, rather than outright reject it.
New payment platform targets freight industry
Browser-based multi-purpose payment provider PayAnyBiz said it wants to make inroads in the maritime, trucking and logistics service provider industries to bridge the gap between payment and operations.
Boeing sees growth take off
The commercial aircraft manufacturer reached a $16.6 billion deal with Iran Air for 80 airplanes, and expects demand for airline pilots and technicians across the globe will rise, thanks to expanding economies and airlines taking delivery of new jetlin…
G&W UK to acquire Pentalver for $110m
A Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary in the United Kingdom will purchase APM Terminals subsidiary Pentalver Transport, which operates off-dock container terminals in each of the UK’s four major seaports, as well as an inland terminal and a trucking operation.
PierPass advisory committee continues review of extended gate options
PierPass said it will review the possibility of applying a lower flat fee applying to both day and night moves, with appointment systems to help regulate traffic, or a port-wide “peel-off” program for containers.
Executive Moves: Port Everglades and CEVA
Port Everglades names environmental program manager, while CEVA Logistics hires managing director of its Australia and New Zealand division.
ICTSI launches new box terminal in Melbourne
VICT, which is owned by ICTSI, signed an agreement with the Port of Melbourne Corporation in 2014 for the design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and financing of the port’s new terminal and empty container park at the Webb Dock.
FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Port of Oakland container volumes up 2.3% in November
The Northern California seaport saw throughput of loaded export boxes tick up 0.2 percent while laden imports jumped 11.5 percent compared with the same 2015 period, according to recent data from the port authority.
THE DONEGER GROUP & ACCESSORIES COUNCIL UNVEIL CLASSROOM AT THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Students of Accessories Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) just got a souped-up new classroom, courtesy of The Doneger Group and Accessories Council, who raised funds from the Accessories Council Hall of Fame, which honored Abbey Doneger, as well as the 2015 ACE Awards Tribute Edition Journal. This morning, …
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