The South Korean ocean carrier’s results for the quarter were hindered by continuously falling freight rates and the imbalance of supply and demand.
COSCO expands overseas terminal interests with stake in Euromax Rotterdam
COSCO Pacific, the port terminal operator arm of Chinese conglomerate COSCO Group, will pay 125.4 million euros ($143 million) for a 35 percent equity interest in the Europe Container Terminals facility at the Maasvlakte I area of the Port of Rotterdam.
UP, Katoen Natie to provide ‘Dallas to Dock’ service
Class I railroad Union Pacific and third-party logistics services provider Katoen Natie will set up a new transload service in Dallas for plastic pellet producers to export overseas.
Envirotainer opens new service station in northern India
The temperature-controlled air cargo container manufacturer opened a new service station in Delhi, India today.
Port of Los Angeles, CalTrans complete Harbor Freeway improvements
The $46 million project is expected to reduce congestion on a highway used extensively by port truckers.
Yilport names Blauert as new CEO
Christian Blauert has been appointed the new chief executive officer of Yilport Holding, effective June 1, 2016.
GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MOL
Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MOL issued general rate increases on multiple trades.
Long Beach box volumes fall sharply for second straight month
The Port of Long Beach saw container volumes tumble 22.1 percent year-over-year in April, as a soft retail environment hindered imports, while weak economic conditions overseas and the strong U.S. dollar set back exports.
FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 20 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
Governmental Notices May 7-13, 2016
Attached is an update of governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade among the items in this issue are links to: APHIS’ Proposed Rule regarding Imports of Lemons from Northwest Argentina; CPSC’s Notice of a Public Hearing to discuss Commission Agenda and Priorities; CBP’s…