Genesee & Wyoming acquires Providence and Worcester for $126M

The freight consolidation will help reduce congestion at major terminals now that a rail line can access both the New Haven and New London ports.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 16, 2016

Trade groups protest shippers who flagrantly abuse lithium battery cargo regulations

The actions of a minority of shippers threatens all battery transport.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 16, 2016

UPS increases Worldwide Express Freight service to nine countries

The company's booming express freight service is often used to mitigate disruptions caused by inventory shortages or equipment failure.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 15, 2016

US exports to China must be certified as mosquito free

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition expressed concerns the new requirement for U.S. exports could add costs and time delays.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 13, 2016

Merger creates world's second-largest container logistics firm

If regulators clear the deal, newly-formed Hoover Ferguson Group would operate 78 service centers worldwide for more than $200 million in annual sales.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 12, 2016

New rules expand safety measures for rail transport of flammable liquids

The amended regulations are in compliance with the Fixing America's Surface Act passed last year. 

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 12, 2016

FMC: Foreign freight forwarders must register online

The Federal Maritime Commission will no longer accept fax, paper, or e-mail renewals for foreign-based, unlicensed Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers. 

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 11, 2016

New cranes lead Charleston to eye future as large vessel hub

The South Carolina Port Authority received two new Panamax cranes last Friday as part of its plans to become the deepest East Coast port.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 10, 2016

Report: 6 of the 10 highest risk ports are on US Gulf Coast

RMS Analysis estimates the ports could lose up to $1.5 billion in cargo in the event of a natural catastrophe.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 10, 2016

Shippers seek end to cargo container surcharges

The Global Shippers Forum says surcharges are often unpredictable, and exceed contracted transport prices.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 9, 2016

US customs to adopt new messaging standard for exports

The International Air Transport Association developed the Cargo-XML standard hoping to create a globally acknowledged messaging system. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection's move to adopt it is a large step toward this goal.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2016