Chinese authorities have said that containers from certain countries shall be subject to effective anti-mosquito treatment in order to prevent the virus from spreading, which has left many shippers concerned.
DOT releases amended crude-by-rail rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation said Wednesday it has released final rules amending the federal hazardous materials regulations related to the transport of crude oil and ethanol by rail.
XPO borrows to retire high-interest debt
The Greenwich, Conn.-based third-party logistics provider said it was raising money by offering $535 million of senior notes due in 2023.
Post-Panamax ro/ro arrives at Port of Tacoma
The Thalatta, a roll-on/roll-off vessel with a capacity for up to 8,000 vehicles, docked at the port Tuesday at the East Blair One terminal after sailing through the widened Panama Canal.
NEWS FLASH: China wants U.S. cargo inspected to prevent Zika spread
Chinese authorities have said that containers from certain countries shall be subject to effective anti-mosquito treatment in order to prevent the virus from spreading, which has left many shippers concerned.
Port of Charleston receives two super post-Panamax cranes
Larger vessels are expected to call the Port of Charleston from Asia with the recent opening of the larger locks at the Panama Canal and the port expects to handle its first 14,000-TEU vessel later this year.
Gemini Shippers Group Urges Full Designation of Travel Goods for GSP Program
Gemini Shippers Group sent a letter on August 4 to President Barack Obama urging the designation of 28 categories of travel goods to be eligible for duty free access to the United States from all Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) eligible countries. The letter follows on to a proclamation…
Gemini Backs Early Talks to Extend the West Coast Port Contract
On August 8th, Gemini Shippers Group joined more than 100 other trade associations and organizations in urging the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Alliance to begin discussions soon to extend the current management/labor contract or to negotiate a new long-term contract. The letter emphasizes continuous…
SEKO Logistics opens new DC in Hong Kong
The Itasca, Ill.-based third-party logistics provider has added a 50,000-square-foot warehouse on the border of Shenzhen in southeastern China, 30 minutes away from the Port of Hong Kong and 45 minutes from Hong Kong International Airport.
Visibility from national security to supply chain
Virginia-based visibility and analytics provider TransVoyant’s system is rooted in work it’s done for national security customers, but the company is now firmly rooted in the commercial applications market.