The following updates and governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade. Among the items covered this week: CBP’s Notices concerning Expansion of Global Entry to Nine Additional Airports and Delaying the Effective Date for ACE Becoming the Sole CBP-Authorized EDI System for Processing Electronic Drawback and Duty…
Executive Moves: Sunset Transportation and RailWorks
Sunset Transportation names VP of sales and marketing, while RailWorks appoints CEO.
NRF: U.S. container imports remain strong as retailers prepare for holidays
October is projected to be the second-busiest month this year for import volumes at the nation’s major container ports, according to the latest monthly Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
US Customs Trade Symposium Registration Open
CSMS# 16-000876 – The 2016 East Coast Trade Symposium Registration is OPEN! U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proud to announce that the 2016 East Coast Trade Symposium (ECTS) will be held on December 1-2, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in, Arlington, Virginia. This year’s theme is…
CHINESE LAUNDRY ‘REBRANDS’ ITSELF TO EXPAND ITS BUSINESS AND CONSUMER PROSPECTS
Chinese Laundry was at its peak during the ’90s, back when chunky platforms were big and it was a go-to shoe brand for elevated flip-flops with a woven straw material. It was such a hit that these days, various websites list it as one of the “unforgettable shoes” of that …
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WISEMAN OUT AT VF CORP., AND MORE INDUSTRY APPOINTMENTS
Fashion’s revolving executive door continues to swing as some industry veterans step down and new faces emerge at the helm. Below, a round up of the latest, biggest moves.
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Samskip finalizes reefer acquisition
The multi-modal container transport and logistics company has expanded in the reefer business with its Samskip Logistics unit acquiring a half interest in Bergen, Norway-based Silver Sea, formerly known as Silver Green.
Survey: Fewer shipping companies planning railcar orders in Q3 2016
It’s not all bad news, however, as the shipping and logistics providers planning railcar orders said they were more certain about placing those orders compared with the second quarter, according to a survey conducted by investment firm Cowen and Co.
Volga-Dnepr takes delivery of 10th 747-8 freighter
The newly delivered aircraft is the fifth of 20 Boeing 747-8s ordered by the airline group in July, bringing subsidiary AirBridgeCargo’s fleet to 16 747-class freighters, the company said in a statement.
KCS opens new transload terminal in Texas
Kansas City Southern Railway has named Watco Transloading as operator of its new Zacha transload facility in Dallas, which offers 9,523 feet of track space and 80 acres of outside storage, the company said in a statement.