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Port Logistics Group on Fast Track, Says Inc.

Inc. magazine has named Port Logistics Group one of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. Contributing to that growth was the company’s expansions into Seattle, Savannah, as well as organic growth in LA/Long Beach and New Jersey markets. The top companies featured in Inc’s September issue [+]

Hapag-Lloyd Secures Financing for five 10,500 TEU Vessels

Hapag-Lloyd and a banking syndicate signed a US$ 372 million facility agreement with a term of 12 years on October 1. The company will use the loan to finance five new vessels, which were ordered in April 2015 for delivery between October 2016 and May ... [+]

TTP Talks Concluded

Trade Groups Weigh In October 5, 2015 -  The American Apparel & Footwear Association today released the following statement regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement. "Free trade agreements have the potential to help U.S. industries, including ours, access new markets, new suppliers, and new customers. "The ... [+]

Deputy Secretary Harden to Lead Sub-Saharan Africa Trade Mission

USDA’s Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden is leading a trade mission to Accra, Ghana, November 17 – 20 with a goal to expand export opportunities for US agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. "Two years ago, I led a mission to southern Africa to launch USDA's Sub-Saharan ... [+]

Update: Effective Sept. 21, Additional Revisions to CACR and EAR

The Department of the Treasury and the Department of Commerce have announced additional revisions to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), building off the changes put into place by Treasury and Commerce on Jan. 16, 2015 and further delivering on ... [+]

Sumitomo Warehouse (U.S.A.) Strengthens Technology Structure with CargoSphere Implementation

CargoSphere has entered into an agreement with Sumitomo Warehouse (U.S.A.), Inc. to implement its rate management platform and Rate Mesh solution for its three US-based offices in Los Angeles, Chicago and Atlanta. Adopting a faster, more analytical approach to quoting ocean rates to customers was important ... [+]

Kerry Logistics Deploys Award-Winning Robotic Fulfillment Solution to me e-Commerce Demands

Kerry Logistics Network Limited, a logistics service provider in Asia, has introduced six fully automated and programmed robotic butlers at its flagship facility PC3 in Hong Kong to meet the ever-growing consumer demands in online shopping. Kerry Logistics is one of the first 3PLs in Asia ... [+]

Port of Baltimore Receives Kudos from Maryland Governor Hogan

Praises to the Port of Baltimore! Governor Larry Hogan offers kudos to the port for moving more cargo from its public marine terminals than in any other time in its history. The port moved more than 9.7 million tons of general cargo and more than 808,000 ... [+]

Trax Technologies Makes Inc. 5000 List, Second Year in a Row

Inc. Magazine has recognized Trax Technologies, a provider of cloud-based supply chain technology solutions, as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Inc. 5000 companies are ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2011 to 2014. Trax enjoyed a 51% three-year growth rate, placing the company ... [+]

Green Accolades to Hactl for its 12% Carbon Reduction

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl), the largest cargo handler at Hong Kong International Airport, received a “Carbon Reduction Certificate” from the Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC) on August 14. The certificate was awarded under the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence scheme, in recognition ... [+]

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