Built by VT Halter Marine, El Coquí can carry containers and roll-on, roll-off cargo and is fueled with liquefied natural gas.
GATX’s Q2 profit tumbles
The railcar lessor’s net income fell 27.3 percent from last year’s second quarter to $38.8 million.
Ports funding program makes ‘uneven playing field’
Local stakeholders tell Senate Finance subcommittee federal programs could benefit from more opportunities for private-sector participation.
Container freight rate indices disagree again
The WCI rose 5 percent year-over-year last week, but the SCFI is now down 9.5 percent compared with the same 2017 period.
Lawmaker seeks to holster 3-D printed firearms
The House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman has asked the State Department to suspend removal of export controls currently in place for certain software.
FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
Persons knowing of a reason why an applicant should not receive a license may contact the Office of Transportation Intermediaries.
Fewer ships declared total losses
Allianz review of shipping safety says “over the past decade, total losses of ships have declined by more than a third.”
Governmental Notices for July 14 through 20, 2018
The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade: APHIS’ Comment Request concerning Importation of Fruits and Vegetables CBP’s Notices including of the Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties, the Country of Origin Determination for…
K + N reports ‘considerable growth’
The global third-party logistics provider’s earnings grew 9.6 percent year-over-year.
Court dismisses Matson challenge of Guam service
Company had questioned decision to allow APL to put ships into trade.