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Gary G Burrows

Port of Virginia Volumes Up for FY, January; RMT Handles Nearly 1,300 Containers

The Port of Virginia reports that for the seven months of its fiscal year 2016, the volume of TEUS increased nearly 3%. The strongest segment of growth was rail cargo, which is up 6.5% when compared with last fiscal year. In January, the port handled 192,844 TEUs, growth of .4% (848 units), compared with January 2015. Truck volume was up 1.2% and ship calls were up 1.8%. “Though modest, our volumes in ... [+]

Intelligent Audit honored as a top freight management solution provider

Intelligent Audit was named one of the top freight management solution providers by Logistics Tech Outlook in the magazine's February issue. Logistics Tech Outlook's annual Top 10 list showcases the most promising freight management solution providers for 2016. Companies are selected by a panel of experts and members of Logistics Tech ... [+]

FAA Administrator Visits Singapore

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta signed a milestone Maintenance Implementation Procedures (MIP) agreement on February 16 with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). He is visiting the Singapore Air Show and meeting with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) aviation leaders this week as part of his ... [+]

United Airlines Celebrates Historic Arrangement between US and Cuba

United Airlines applauds the historic signing on February 16 by representatives of the United States and Cuba governments of a formal arrangement to reinstitute air service between the two countries. United intends to apply to offer service between some of its global gateways and Havana through the Department of Transportation’s pending ... [+]

WABCO Named ATA Corporate Partner

American Trucking Associations announced WABCO as an ATA Corporate Partner, in recognition of its long-term commitment to ATA and the trucking industry. Founded nearly 150 years ago, WABCO is a leading supplier of technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. “WABCO provides the trucking industry with advanced safety ... [+]

ATA Hires New Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has hired Mike Joyce, a veteran of Capitol Hill and the trucking industry, as the federation’s senior vice president of legislative affairs. Joyce most recently worked as Director of Government Relations for ATA allied member PACCAR Inc. Previously Joyce worked for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, ... [+]

CH Robinson Opens CCSF in Carson, CA

To better support air service in the Los Angeles area, reduce delays for customers, and improve tracking capabilities, C.H. Robinson company has opened a new state-of-the-art certified cargo screening facility (CCSF) in Carson, CA. This is the second CCSF operated by C.H. Robinson. The first facility opened on April 18, 2012, ... [+]

FAA Proposes Penalties Against DHL

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes seven civil penalties totaling $455,000 against DHL Express (USA), Inc, of Plantation, FL, for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations. In each case, the FAA alleges the company accepted shipments that were not properly prepared for air transportation, and failed to ensure its ... [+]

New Temp-Controlled Facility for Port of Houston

Phase I of a 300,000-sq.-ft. temperature-controlled cargo facility will be built at the Port of Houston Authority’s Bayport Container Terminal. The facility is being built by AGRO Merchants Group, which provides cold supply chain operations globally. Upon completion, the new facility will add significantly to the state-of-the-art infrastructure that’s already in ... [+]

ABC Sees Steady Start to 2016

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) reports a good start to 2016 with a 30% year-on-year rise in tonnage in January – a record performance and growth for the airline for the first month of the year. In January, ABC transported 43,605 tons of cargo onboard its Boeing freighter fleet serving major markets in ... [+]

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