The Westbury, N.Y.-based non-vessel-operating common carrier opened a new office in Dubai and now operates 18 offices and works with over 120 agents worldwide.
Commentary: The TPP debate, or lack thereof
The absolute void of discussion about the free trade deal the United States helped to instigate is the height of hypocrisy, and sends worrying signals to our trading partners.
Executive Moves: Kalmar and FECR
Kalmar, a subsidiary of cargo-handling equipment and systems manufacturer Cargotec, appoints new head of the Asia-Pacific region, while the Florida East Coast Railway names VP of carload sales.
FAA’s rules for commercial drone use kick in
New Federal Aviation Administration rules for operating commercial drones took effect Monday, making it easier for businesses to use the flying robots for a variety of applications.
Samskip buys Norwegian short-sea transport operator
Multi-modal container transport and logistics company Samskip said it expects its Norway business to increase from the current 55,000 TEUs per year to 90,000 TEUs per year due to its acquisition of Euro Container Lines AS.
Administration Launches Focused Review of Travel Goods Eligibility for All Developing Countries
Following strong lobbying from Gemini Shippers Group and a number of other stakeholders in the business community, Congress, and the diplomatic community, the Administration has launched a focused review to determine if 28 categories of travel goods can be designated for duty free access under the Generalized System of…
Governmental Notices August 20th – 26th, 2016
The following updates and governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade: APHIS’ Notices addressing Imports of Fresh Persimmons From New Zealand, Fresh Raspberry Fruit From Morocco and Lemons from Chile, as well as a Comment Request; CBP’s Rules concerning Claims of Evasions of Antidumping and Countervailing…
Hapag-Lloyd shareholders approve creation of share capital for UASC merger
The German ocean carrier’s shareholders of Friday approved all items on the agenda for the annual meeting, most notably including the approval of new authorized share capital, which will be used toward the merger with UASC.
U.S. DOT proposes device to cap truck speeds
The Department of Transportation is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking for speed limiters on new trucks.
Washington state adopts new crude-by-rail rule
The new regulation, Chapter 173-185 WAC, Oil Movement by Rail and Pipeline Notification, establishes reporting standards for facilities receiving crude oil transported by rail and pipeline, according to the Washington Department of Ecology.