Maritime Commission to Investigate Port Operator Charges on Demurrage, Delays
The Federal Maritime Commission has ordered a formal investigation on the detention, demurrage and per diem charges made by ocean carriers and marine terminal operators.
March 6, 2018Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage
Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.
Port of Virginia Starts New Truck-Appointment System at Norfolk International Terminals
The Port of Virginia began phasing in a new appointment system for truckers calling on its biggest facility – Norfolk International Terminals – part of an effort to cut congestion as cargo volumes continue to grow.
March 6, 2018Canadian National Replaces its CEO Amid Service Delays
Railroad giant Canadian National Railway has abruptly replaced CEO Luc Jobin, saying it needed a leader who would “energize the team,” and named Jean-Jacques Ruest as interim president and CEO.
March 5, 2018South Carolina Ports Grow Volume, Prep for Larger Vessels
South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 1.8% gain in container volume growth in the first half of its fiscal 2018 year and announced the arrival of two new cranes just as it begins to deepen Charleston Harbor.
March 5, 2018Trump Sends Mixed Signals on Steel Tariffs, Canada, Mexico and NAFTA
President Trump suggested March 5 he may end steel tariffs on Mexico and Canada if they give him better trade terms while re-negotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement.
March 5, 2018California May Tear Down Major Bridges to Build Bigger Ones for Oversized Trucks
Flush with new gas tax funds, state officials are exploring what could be the biggest Sacramento freeway redo in modern times – tearing down and replacing the twin freeway bridges that carry Interstate 5 over the American River.
March 5, 2018CN Rail CEO Steps Down After Less Than Two Years
Overwhelmed by a surge in freight, Canadian National Railway Co. said its CEO is stepping down after less than two years, vowing to replace Luc Jobin with a leader who can deliver “speed and determination.”
March 5, 2018Drivers Sue XPO on Contractor Classification at California Ports
A suit filed against XPO Logistics Cartage centered on its classification process for drivers at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles added a new wrinkle to existing suits on the subject by requesting a permanent injunction against the firm for the practice.
March 2, 2018$125 Million Logistics Park Planned Near Savannah Port
A development group announced plans March 1 for a sprawling new industrial park near Savannah, Ga., where cargo traffic through the nation’s fastest growing container port has left warehousing space at a premium.
March 2, 2018Spend Gas Tax Money ASAP, New Caltrans Leader Says of Directive From California Gov. Jerry Brown
Caltrans’ new director takes her seat this week with immediate marching orders: Spend money, and spend it fast.
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