Port of South Louisiana trade surpasses 300million ton mark in 2017
| January 25, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
The Port of South Louisiana has set an unprecedented cargo-volume record in 2017, surpassing 2016’s tonnage of 294.9 million short tons by 4.4%.
ACS and Lance McCullers Jr. help with homeless cats and dogs
| January 25, 2018 | Air Cargo | Charters
Following the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey last year, severe damage to many animal rescue centres in Texas meant that hundreds of unfortunate pets had to be flown to new homes. One such charter transporting the cats and dogs was helped by superstar pitcher and recent World Series winner, Lance McCullers Jr. of the Houston Astros.
TFI International promotes Greg Orr to CFI President
| January 25, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking | People | Appointments
CFI, a North American full-truckload carrier and division of TFI International Inc. (TSX: TFII, OTCQX: TFIFF), announced that Greg Orr has been promoted to President of CFI, effective immediately, and that Michael Hinz will join CFI as Senior Vice President of Sales & Operations.
LATAM Cargo receives CEIV PHARMA handler certification from IATA in Miami
| January 25, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines
After becoming the first airline in the Americas to obtain the Center of Excellence of Independent Validators (CEIV) PHARMA certification from the International Aviation Transportation Agency (IATA), LATAM Cargo was also recently awarded with the CEIV PHARMA certification for its handling service in Miami.
Engineer in Fatal Amtrak Crash Didn’t Realize Curve Was Up Ahead
| January 25, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail
M-Star Freight Services manage transport of 137T & 80T Heat Exchange Reformers
| January 25, 2018 | Project / Heavy Lift
M-Star Freight Services b.v. (the Netherlands) was contracted by a multinational EPC contractor to manage the logistics and transport of several oversized and heavy weight parts.
NAI James E. Hanson VP Steve Pastor named NAI Global Industrial Council Chair for 4th year in a row
| January 25, 2018 | Logistics
Canada, Mexico Describe Nafta `Win-Win-Win’ Opportunity at Davos
| January 25, 2018 | International Trade
Navis Implementation Replaces Outdated Cosmos TOS to Restore and Improve Productivity
| January 25, 2018 | Logistics
3M Sticks Together Like Scotch Tape as Others Break Up: Gadfly
| January 25, 2018 | International Trade
Navios announces $22.0 million acquisition of two 2006-built panamax vessels
| January 25, 2018 | Maritime | Bulk
Dellner acquires Pintsch Bubenzer
| January 25, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking
Sweden’s Dellner Group with its subsidiary Dellner Brakes has signed an agreement to acquire German industrial braking manufacturer Pintsch Bubenzer in a deal that will pave the way for the companies’ rapid global expansion.
Hapag-loyd announced trucking challenges in Canada
| January 25, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping
Hapag-Lloyd WAS Vessel Phase-out/Phase-in
| January 25, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping
Drewry’s Global Reefer Freight Rate Index increases for 4th consecutive quarter
| January 25, 2018 | Maritime
Reefer trades have something of a reputation for volatility both in terms of volumes and freight rates, yet Drewry’s Global Reefer Freight Rate Index has recorded only increases over the last 12 months, even during off-peak seasons.
AmeraMex International receives $150,000 equipment order
| January 25, 2018 | Project / Heavy Lift
EIA expects 2018 and 2019 natural gas prices to remain relatively flat
| January 25, 2018 | Energy
In its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA expects the Henry Hub natural gas spot price to average $2.88 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in 2018 and $2.92/MMBtu in 2019, slightly lower than the 2017 average of $2.99/MMBtu. Lower prices in 2018 and 2019 reflect EIA’s expectation of increased natural gas production and relatively flat consumption.
Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results
| January 25, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail
Record year for Port of Halifax in 2017
UTLC provided for growth of transport container service in 2017 by 75%
| January 25, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail
Preliminary figures indicate that transiting in circulation Asia-Europe-Asia in the territory of Kazakhstan, Russia, Byelorussia performed by container operator United Transport and Logistics Company (UTLC) in 2017 exceeded 175 000 TEU (equivalent to 20 feet container) which is 75% more than last year.
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