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Port of Virginia Continues to Process Record Container Volumes

The Port of Virginia® moved 228,516 TEUs in January, setting a new volume mark for the month, growing volume by 18.5% when compared with last January and pushing the fiscal-year-to-date growth to 8%. The port handled the heavy volume despite two lost workdays in January that were the result of a heavy snow at the start of the month. The continued growth comes as the port prepares to begin work ... [+]

Reddaway Named 2016 Western Region LTL Carrier Partner

Reddaway, a premier LTL service provider in the western United States and western Canada, has been recognized by Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC with its 2016 Western Region LTL Carrier Partner of the Year award. "We couldn't be more excited and honored to win this award," said ... [+]

Yusen Logistics Subsidiary in Malaysia to Expand Cold Chain Operations

TASCO Berhad, a Yusen Logistics subsidiary in Malaysia, has reached agreements to acquire Gold Cold Transport Sdn Bhd (GCT) and MILS Cold Chain Logistics Sdn Bhd (MCCL), two leading cold chain logistics providers in Malaysia. The agreements, subject to approval by BURSA Malaysia, will enable ... [+]

AACargo Continues to Grow Service between LAX, New Zealand

Since American Airlines mid-year launch of new service between Los Angeles (LAX) and the New Zealand city of Auckland (AKL) in 2016, the carrier has seen consistent, rapid expansion—a developing story perfectly illustrated by the short notice shipment of a world renowned honey. Manuka honey, lauded ... [+]

BNSF employees clearing heavy snow from track

Given the heavy pounding of snowfall that has been inflicting the US West, BNSF employees have been hard at work clearing the tracks along parts of its network in the north. Railroading means operating in the elements, but BNSF team members know how to work ... [+]

Canada-EU Free Trade Agreement Update

On February 15, 2017, the European Union (EU) parliament voted in favor of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with Canada. CETA is designed to unite the markets of 35 million Canadians with 500 million Europeans. Ratification by the EU parliament now paves the way for ... [+]

ECS Group joins forces with Exp-Air Cargo

World’s leading general sales and service agent ECS Group has teamed up with Montreal-headquartered Exp-Air Cargo in a significant strategic move to consolidate its leadership position as a key general sales and service agent in the Americas. Exp-Air Cargo, founded in 1990, is a specialist in ... [+]

Norfolk Southern opens new locomotive maintenance and repair shop in Chicago

Norfolk Southern opened a new locomotive maintenance and repair facility in Chicago on Feb. 14 to enhance operational efficiency for trains moving through the nation’s largest rail hub. The company’s $9.5 million investment expands Norfolk Southern’s locomotive repair capabilities in the Chicago region. Previously, locomotives needing ... [+]

Updates for Key Oakland International Airport Runway

The Port of Oakland is planning to construct the Runway 12 30 Rehabilitation Project at Oakland International Airport during the summer of 2017 and has scheduled a public outreach meeting to provide information and seek feedback on the project. The Runway 12-30 Rehabilitation project includes ... [+]

Work Commences at Virginia International Gateway

Work is underway at Virginia International Gateway (VIG) on a $320 million expansion project that wills nearly double the terminal’s annual cargo handling capability. The project is the first of two large-scale expansion projects that, when complete, will increase the port’s overall annual container capacity ... [+]

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