Chainalytics Vice President of Transportation Kevin Zweier explained that collaborative transportation is a useful strategy, provided shippers put in the homework before and after bid events.
Report: DOJ to conduct internal investigation into failed FedEx drug case
The U.S. Department of Justice is launching a rare internal review of what went wrong in its failed pursuit of a case in which it charged the parcel giant with conspiring to deliver illegal drugs, according to a report from Reuters news service.
Drewry: Containership scrapping will double this year
About 450,000 TEUs of capacity is expected to be scrapped in 2016, which would be double the amount scrapped in 2015, according to the London-based shipping consultant Drewry.
Greek shipping company indicted for pollution
A federal grand jury in Charleston, S.C. indicted Aegean Shipping Management S.A. and Aegeansun Gamma Inc. for conspiracy to hide illicit ship pollution.
U.S. economy picks up steam
The U.S. Federal Reserve revealed that retail sales and factory output picked up in June, illustrating how the U.S. economy is bouncing back from a slow first quarter.
Port of Oakland’s box volumes slip in June
The Northern California port’s container volumes were hindered by a slowdown in empty containers moving through the port.
Senate confirms Darling as FMCSA administrator
The Senate on Friday confirmed Scott Darling to be the next administrator of the U.S. Transportation Department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
UPS Worldwide Express adds more countries to network
The Atlanta, Ga.-based global courier’s express package service, which added three countries to its scope, is now available in 117 countries and territories across the globe.
FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 12 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Air freight forwarder endorsements to get overhaul
Two trade associations – the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA) – will roll out the new IATA-FIATA Air Cargo Program in phases, beginning in early 2017.