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Thorco Shipping Opens with a Roar

Thorco Shipping has officially opened up its Spanish office in Madrid. To celebrate the opening, however,  Thorco chose to do something very different: threw a huge cocktail party at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, one of the world's most famous and prestigious football venues, hosting Real Madrid C.F., European Cup finals, Champions League. The night was not just about shipping and it was especially not another occasion to discuss the market conditions. “I don´t ... [+]

FedEx Delivers Vince Lombardi Trophy to Bay Area in Advance of Super Bowl 50

As players, fans and coaches head to northern California for Super Bowl 50, one special piece of hardware has arrived via FedEx. As the Official Delivery Service Sponsor of the NFL and the Super Bowl, FedEx ensured the safe and on-time delivery of the Vince ... [+]

Kerry Logistics To Operate Myanmar Inland Ports

Kerry Logistics Network Limited announced that its subsidiary, KLN (Singapore) Pte Ltd, has been awarded concession to operate inland ports in Yangon and Mandalay -- two major commercial cities in Myanmar. In a bid to seize new opportunities for cross-border trade upon entering the ASEAN Economic ... [+]

Professional Truck Driver Saves Man in Cardiac Arrest

Joseph Wiggins of Plant City, Florida, a truck driver for Phillip Williams & Sons Inc, also of Plant City, Florida, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Wiggins is being recognized for saving a man in cardiac arrest. On the morning ... [+]

Richmond Marine Terminal Debuts New Mobile Harbor Crane

Leaders from the City of Richmond and The Port of Virginia have signed a lease that enables the port to continue to its investment in and operation of Richmond Marine Terminal (RMT) through 2056. A new mobile harbor crane, the port’s most recent investment, was ... [+]

AOC Okays CargoLogicAir for Take-off

CargoLogicAir (CLA), the new British all-cargo airline, has been awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Headquartered at London’s Stansted Airport, CLA is an independent airline with its own executive and management team and fleet. In line with its business strategy, ... [+]

FedEx Opens Nordic Gateway at CPH

FedEx Express recently opened a new facility at Copenhagen Airport (CPH) that will serve as a hub for inbound and outbound shipments for Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The facility is the carrier’s ninth new FedEx Express facility in Scandinavia in the past five years. The facility ... [+]

Halterm Announces Further Investment in Halifax

As a further demonstration of its confidence in the future of Halifax, Halterm Container Terminal Limited has announced another significant investment in upgraded equipment at its international container terminal facility in the Port of Halifax. Halterm CEO & Managing Director, Ashley Dinning, reported that the company ... [+]

Oakland Port Commission Renews Project Labor Agreement

Oakland, CA - January 29, 2016: The Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has renewed a project labor agreement that will increase East Bay hiring for Port-related capital projects. The five-year pact approved last night is intended to boost earnings for local workers that ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles Celebrates 2nd Annual Lunar New Year

The Port of Los Angeles is celebrating the second annual Lunar New Year on February 6 by honoring the Year of the Fire Monkey. This year’s cultural performances will enhance the multicultural experience. New to the Port’s Lunar New year Festival are Fujima Seiyumi Kai, Tai ... [+]

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