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The Mountain View, Calif.-based transportation procurement technology startup Cargo Chief uses a technology-forward model that is aimed at rethinking the broker-carrier-shipper relationship.

The Advanced Air Cargo Screening pilot program has been analyzing pre-departure shipment data from voluntary participants for over five years, but U.S. Customs said it wants to iron out details before promulgating a rule for the entire air cargo industry.

The U.S. Justice Department said Jacintoport International and Seaboard Marine Ltd. have agreed to pay $1.075 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the companies violated the False Claims Act.

The West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement postponed the implementation date of the $5 chassis fee imposed by container terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach from Aug. 1. to Sept. 1.

TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico formed a partnership with INTERSHIP to establish a terminal operating company called Puerto Rico Terminals, which will combine $38 million worth of existing assets at the Puerto Nuevo terminals near San Juan.

The landlocked nation has become the 164th member to accede to the World Trade Organization.

England Logistics names business development manager for new Atlanta office, while maritime solicitor Tatham Macinnes adds partner.