The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received eight ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Executive Moves: CSX and Metro Ports
CSX shuffles senior labor relations and network operations management, while Metro Ports appoints director of northern California and the Pacific Northwest.
Cocoa traders begin feeling effects of shortage forecast
Although harvesting has picked up in West Africa, bean deliveries in top grower Ivory Coast continue to lag behind last season’s pace.
Iran signs port deal agreement with India, Afghanistan
The Persian Gulf nation signed an agreement with India and Afghanistan this week to develop its southern Chabahar port along the Gulf of Oman coast.
Governments, industry should be ‘pragmatic’ as VGM rule is implemented
However, the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee said there should be no delay in the implementation of the verified gross mass rule.
Gartner Trip Report: A supply chain technology pilgrimage
A trip to Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Summit in Phoenix never fails to foster critical think around supply chain technology by bringing like-minded shippers together.
Fiat Chrysler to build $12.2m DC in Virginia
The new 400,000-square-foot distribution center in Winchester, Va. will house the automobile manufacturer’s service, parts and customer care division, Mopar.
NEWS FLASH: Governments, industry should be ‘pragmatic’ as VGM is implemented
However, the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee said there should be no delay in the implementation of the verified gross mass rule.
DHL expands Thermonet solution to ocean freight
The forwarder’s temperature-controlled freight solution, which has already been providing service to the airfreight industry, has extended its offering to the ocean freight industry.