FASA

Erie, Pa.-based Logistics Plus Inc., a transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has acquired the DoorLogistics door-to-door intermodal solution.

The transportation management system provider had already been using MacroPoint’s load visibility tool via driver cell phone, but has extended its use of MacroPoint’s technology to include EDI messages and ELD data.

Frank Lonegro, chief financial officer of the Class I railway, told investors and analysts at the Credit Suisse Industrials Conference the company has updated its fourth quarter earnings expectations to “flat to slightly up” from the previous year.

The United States agriculture industry is expected to reach a trade surplus of $21.5 billion next year, up about 30 percent from the projected $16.6 billion surplus in 2016, according to recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

MOL appoints chief country representatives in Brazil and Mexico, while Bureau International des Containers names new secretary general.

The Israeli ocean carrier said its focus on select markets and investment in customer service will improve its position to endure the shipping crisis.

Maersk Group’s intra-Americas regional ocean carrier SeaLand released an app that offers freight tracking, sailing schedules, estimated time of arrival data and cargo status updates.

Danish ocean carrier Maersk Line said the acquisition of Hamburg Süd would boost its share of the world container fleet from 15.7 percent to 18.6 percent, and increase its capacity from 3.14 million TEUs to 3.76 million TEUs.

Hyundai Merchant Marine of South Korea and Geneva, Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Company have submitted an offer to acquire Hanjin’s interests in Total Terminals International.