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Exports drive strong cargo flows in August at Port of Virginia

The Port of Virginia® processed a record-setting 258,821 TEUs in August, an increase of nearly 8% when compared with the same month last year. “August was the second most productive month in our history and in the first two months of fiscal year 2019, our TEU volume has increased by more than 36,600 units, or about eight% (compared with FY18),” said John F. Reinhart, CEO and executive director of the Virginia ... [+]

AAPA Lauds ‘On Time’ FY’19 Energy and Water Development Appropriation

Congressional leaders achieved a major accomplishment with the passage of the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, which bundles three of the 12 fiscal year 2019 appropriations bills. This marks the first time since 2004 that the Energy and ... [+]

airBaltic signs agreement with B&H Worldwide

B&H Worldwide, the-best-in-class, aerospace logistics company, and winner of the 2018 BIFA Freight Service award for Supply Chain Management, has signed an agreement to handle AOG and routine traffic as service cargo to and from London Gatwick on behalf of airBaltic. airBaltic operates a fleet of ... [+]

Ports Association Concerned Over U.S. Trade Tariffs

With the U.S. government’s announcement on September 17 on the imposition of an additional $200 billion in protective trade tariffs against Chinese imports, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) continues to urge the Administration and federal policymakers to consider the negative impacts that tariffs ... [+]

CN orders 60+ locomotives from GE Transportation

GE Transportation has announced that CN will acquire 60 additional locomotives, expanding the class I’s 200-unit order placed in December 2017. “With strong demand across our business, we continue to invest for the long haul with these locomotives that further expand the reliability and size of ... [+]

Louisiana ranks No. 2 for infrastructure investment

Louisiana ranks No. 2 among U.S. states for infrastructure investment that supports economic growth, according to Site Selection magazine. In the magazine’s first Global Groundwork Index, nations and states were evaluated for significant investment in corporate facilities combined with significant investment in roads, bridges, airport, pipelines, railroads ... [+]

SEKO Logistics acquires majority stake in Omni-Channel Logistics

SEKO Logistics has acquired a majority shareholding in its strategic partner Omni-Channel Logistics to solidify and grow its eCommerce and technology solutions for retailers, pure-play etailers, marketplaces and platforms. The two companies have enjoyed a highly successful and growing partnership since Managing Director Kai Lincoln and ... [+]

Fitch Ratings Reaffirms Panama Canal’s ‘A’ Rating

For the third year, Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Panama Canal Authority’s (ACP) 'A' investment grade rating with a stable outlook for its long-term issuer default rating and its senior unsecured notes. The credit rating agency highlighted the Canal’s “stable volume performance, solid competitive position, and ... [+]

FUEL 2018 conference brings global supply chain together.

enVista’s FUEL 2018 conference brings together dozens of executive-level global supply chain, transportation and unified commerce leaders and decision-makers.  It's an opportunity to share ideas and best practices, and address your biggest supply chain and transportation challenges. FUEL 2018 will held at the luxury Loews Chicago Hotel ... [+]

Americold Realty Trust Announces Grand Opening of Middleborough, MA Facility

Americold Realty Trust, the world’s largest owner and operator of temperature-controlled warehouses, announced today that its brand new Middleborough, MA facility is now officially open. Americold’s Middleborough facility comprises three temperature-controlled rooms and a loading dock with 165,000 square feet of capacity. The facility, designed in ... [+]

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