The beginning of the month brought little relief to freight railroads as business in many commodity lines continued to fall in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Governmental Notices June 4 – 11, 2016
Attached is an update of governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade, including a Reminder that as of June 15, 2016: ACE will be the sole CBP-authorized EDI system for electronic entry and entry summary filings for merchan…
THE LONG HAUL: CONSUMERS TAKING LONGER WITH HANDBAG PURCHASES
New research suggests that when millennial women start shopping for a new handbag, it often turns into a months-long digital cat and mouse chase. According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, it often starts when the huntress spots a style …
COACH GOES FULL-ON MICKEY MOUSE WITH LIMITED-EDITION DISNEY COLLECTION
Coach has chosen a very special mascot to celebrate its 75th anniversary: Mickey Mouse. In this limited-edition collaboration with Disney, Coach has gone full-on Mickey Mouse, filling select stores with the 88-year old Disney icon. Accessories Magazine…
APPOINTMENTS: THREE NEW HIRES AT RALPH LAUREN
Amid a major strategic shake up unveiled earlier this week, Ralph Lauren CEO Stefan Larrson has also announced a host of new executive appointments at the helm of the iconic brand as part of its Way Forward Plan. Starting September 6, Jane Nielson will become CFO, taking over from Bob Madore. …
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DOL: Trucker fired for refusing to violate federal safety regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration ordered NFI Interactive Logistics to reinstate the driver and pay $276,870 in damages for violating the anti-retaliation provisions of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act.
U.S. pork, beef exports sink in April, while lamb exports skyrocket
However, U.S. pork exports in April saw year-over-year growth in the China/Hong Kong market, while beef increased to Mexico and other Western Hemisphere markets, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said.
First neopanamax ever transits newly expanded Panama Canal
The MN Baroque, a neopanamax dry bulk carrier contracted by the Panama Canal Authority, transited the new Agua Clara locks yesterday as part of a testing and training program in advance of the canal’s June 26 inauguration.
Seago, Arkas to commence Black Sea Service
Ocean carrier Maersk Line’s subsidiary Seago Line will provide three vessels, while Arkas Line will deploy one vessel on the weekly loop, which is scheduled to commence next month.
FMCSA to require commercial truck passengers to wear seat belts
Whereas in the past when seat belts were only required for truck drivers, now drivers and carriers will be held accountable for passengers using seat belts as well, according to a revision to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.