The Federal Railroad Administration said it has released $25 million in grants for 23 rail improvements projects in 14 states and the District of Columbia.
Cargo interests to fight against demurrage
Ed Greenberg, counsel for the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, said the association, along with other groups, will submit a petition to the FMC on behalf of its members that feel they have been incorrectly assessed demurr…
Longshoremen in France to join labor reform strike Thursday
Union workers with the French trade union CGT is joining with other labor groups to protest a bill it says contravenes conventions of the International Labour Organisation relating to collective bargaining, trade union rights, and layoffs.
RoadOne expands New England operations via acquisition
RoadOne IntermodaLogistics looks to expand its operations in southern New England and business with the marine terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey through its recent acquisition of C&V Trucking.
SCPA posts record August box volumes
In addition, the South Carolina Ports Authority announced Monday its plans to develop a second inland port in Dillon, S.C. to support growth of intermodal container volumes and expand access to markets in neighboring states.
Executive Moves: Mxi Technologies, IAPH, ATA and two law firms
Mxi Technologies names new CEO,; IAPH (America, North region) appoints new VP; ATA names CFO; Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg hires FDA regulatory consultant; and Morrison & Foerster appoints head of Transportation Group.
Quijano: Panama Canal won’t engage in ‘price war’ with Suez
The Panama Canal will not raise tolls, even though its primary competitor, the Suez Canal, decided it will slash fees by more than half.
CP CFO resigns, Velani named to interim post
Nadeem Velani, current vice-president of investor relations at Canadian Pacific Railway, will replace Mark Erceg as chief financial officer on an interim basis, according to a statement from the company.
NRF: U.S. container imports steady despite Hanjin’s bankruptcy
Major container ports in the United States handled 1.63 million TEUs in July, up 3.2 percent from June and 0.7 percent from July 2015, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
MercuryGate integrates LoadPay carrier payment tool
The TMS provider has integrated LoadPay into its platform, which allows 3PLs, brokers and shippers to schedule automated payments to carriers, while offering the PayMeNow option, a fast payment solution for carriers that elect to receive funds quicker.