The U.S. Surface Transportation Board issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing a new procedure to resolve small rate disputes between shippers and Class I railroads.
Under Armour reveals plans for new e-commerce distribution center
The sports apparel maker said it plans to open a 1.3 million-square-foot distribution and warehouse facility at Sparrows Point in Baltimore County as part of the Tradepoint Atlantic redevelopment project.
ATA: Driver turnover decline continues at truckload carriers
Annualized turnover rates at large truckload fleets fell another 6 percentage points to 83 percent in the second quarter of 2016, the lowest level in five years, according to the American Trucking Associations.
JACKIE O. GOLD CUFF WEDDING GIFT COMING TO AUCTION
With the Wonder Woman movie coming next year, we’re predicting that golden cuffs are going to have a resurgence. Clearly, Jackie O. was way ahead of her time! The style icon gifted this pair of Gold Cuff Bracelets by Van Cleef & Arpels to her step-sister Nina Straight (who was also …
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GUEST EDITORIAL: HOW TO KEEP YOUR BRAND’S SUCCESS IN PERPETUAL MOTION
Sometimes, it takes an embarrassing experience for a good entrepreneurial idea to come by. Such is the case for Shelby Mason, who turned an airport “disaster” into a successful brand of innovative legwear. After launching her brand Bootights in 2010, Mason reflects on her humble beginnings and how she has continuously kept …
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Spot freight rates soar in wake of Hanjin insolvency
The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index jumped 27.9 percent since last week to a reading of 763.06, reflecting Hanjin’s decision to file for receivership.
Southeast U.S. ports prepare for Hurricane Hermine
The ports of Savannah and Brunswick will be closed for operations Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, as a result of expected severe weather caused by Hurricane Hermine, which was recently upgraded from a tropical storm to a category 1 hurricane.
Executive Moves: GAC Group and Virgin Atlantic Cargo
Logistics and marine services provider GAC Group shuffles regional VPs, while Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints regional sales manager for continental Europe.
AS Survey: Shippers highly exposed to Hanjin collapse
A survey conducted by American Shipper revealed nearly three in four beneficial cargo owners and intermediaries currently have cargo on Hanjin vessels, and most are predicting rates will rise in the short- and long-term.
Governmental Notices August 27th – September 2nd, 2016
The following updates and governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade. Among the items in this issue are CBP’s “ACE Protest Frequently Asked Questions” and links to: APHIS’ Rule addressing Packaging and Labeling of Viruses, Serums, Toxins, and Analogous Products and Proposed Rule regarding the Importation…