Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 19,300 units in November 2016, up 41 percent from the previous month and in line with analyst expectations, according to freight transportation analyst FTR.
Executive Moves: Hamilton Port Authority, St. George Logistics and Page International
Hamilton Port Authority names president and CEO, while St. George Logistics adds board member and Page International promotes new senior manager of exports.
U.S. trade deficit widens in October
The U.S. trade deficit surpassed analyst expectations in October, rising 17.8 percent month-over-month to $42.6 billion, as exports weakened amid higher imports.
Rail labor groups seek mediation in Class I contract talks
A coordinated bargaining group comprised of six rail unions representing more than 58 percent of the workforce has applied to the National Mediation Board for the assignment of a federal mediator to assist with current negotiations with railway employers.
UBM FASHION GROUP CELEBRATES THE SEASON WITH SECOND ANNUAL ‘CONNECT’ EVENT IN LOS ANGELES
UBM Fashion Group is kicking off the holiday season with its second annual Connect event in Los Angeles this Thursday, December 8th. The evening, held in partnership with Spark of Love and KABC (ABC’s Los Angeles affiliate), will celebrate the holiday spirit and encourage participating fashion brands, spanning the contemporary men’s, women’s …
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BARNEYS NEW YORK TAPS ACCESSORIES INDUSTRY VETERAN AS NEW FASHION DIRECTOR
In the new year, Marina Larroudé will join luxury retailer Barneys New York as its new Fashion Director. Larroudé has a strong background in accessories, having served as Teen Vogue‘s Fashion and Accessories Director for two years. Larroudé’s primary responsibilities fall under designer discovery, product development, and marketing. She will also be working …
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Drewry: Ship operating costs likely to rise in 2017 and beyond
The London-based shipping research and consulting firm said expenses have been cut to the bone in the past two years, so increases would not be unexpected.
Port of Savannah receives four new super post-Panamax cranes
The South Atlantic Port is now equipped with 20 new Panamax cranes and six post-Panamax cranes.
CMA CGM eliminates U.S. Lines brand
Marseilles, France-based ocean carrier CMA CGM said that since Oct. 17, U.S. Lines’ services have been rebranded as ANL on the Oceania trades and APL on the transpacific trades.
Report hails FAST Act on its first anniversary
A report issued today by the AASHTO and the AAPA said the FAST Act has brought ports and cargo fully into the surface transportation network and has given the nation a dedicated federal freight program for the first time ever.