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The terminal operator said all of its gate operations are running normally, with vessel schedule integrity remaining unaffected by the new verified gross mass rule, which took effect last Friday.

The American Trucking Associations has appointed former senior vice president of legislative affairs Chris Spear to succeed Bill Graves as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, effective July 9.

With the entering into force of the World Trade Organization’s Information Technology Agreement (ITA) on July 1, member countries of the international trade body have started eliminating tariffs on hundreds of information technology goods.

The Atlanta, Ga.-based shipping and logistics provider said it is expanding its healthcare logistics services to better support clinical trials of drugs and vaccines.

Worldwide Information Network’s new mobile application features real-time track and trace, an interactive agent directory, instant messaging, route checking, and shipment status tools, the company said in a statement.

The service is intended to add convenience and help retailers with sales, the company said.

The staffing company has acquired assets of K.A.S. Personnel Services, a provider of commercial truck drivers and other transportation personnel.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 17 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MOL issued general rate increases on various trades.

Deutsche Lufthansa appoints new CFO, while Virgin Atlantic Cargo names products and partnerships manager.