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Maritime labor groups are asking Congress to go slow as it considers changes to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act that could affect carrier antitrust immunity.

The Surface Transportation Board is poised to mount a three-pronged regulatory reform effort that could expand its activism on railroad-shipper disputes and implement some measures that are in the sta

YRC Worldwide will pay $10 million to settle racial harassment claims at two Chicago-area terminals, the U

A dockworker contract approved this week for Hanjin Shipping's automated container terminal in Jacksonville

A national rail plan envisioned by the Obama administration must be preceded by shipper-supportive changes in rail competition rules either through a change in law or by regulatory action, said Sen.

The second-highest official at the Department of Transportation told senators that increasing the share of freight hauled by railroads "could be a cost-effective approach to meeting our stated st

Swift Transportation's planned public offering got a boost Sept. 15 when Moody's Investors Service raised the truckload carrier's ratings outlook to positive.

A new report by staff of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee says major railroads are financially strong and enjoying "robust" pricing power, but are telling regulators

Evergreen Line will double capacity on its Kaohsiung-Haiphong shuttle service with the addition of a second ship on the route, starting at the end of September.

More than 30 shipper groups pledged their support to Rep. James L. Oberstar, D-Minn., if he moves forward with legislation to abolish antitrust immunity for ocean carriers.

The Department of Homeland Security inspector general on Tuesday dismissed allegations of misconduct and bias by Coast Guard administrative law judges, but recommended a number of changes to improve t

U.S. industrial production growth slowed to 0.2 percent in August as automakers cut back on production following an unusually strong July, Federal Reserve data show.

Short-haul and dedicated trucking operator James Brown Trucking purchased Tennessee-based Schrader Trucking, expanding its capacity and reach.

The Spanish government unveiled a $9.75 billion investment plan to modernize the nation's rail freight network and more than double rail cargo traffic by 2020.

Marc Althen will become president of Penske Logistics, succeeding Vincent Hartnett, who will retire in January after 38 years with the Penske organization.

DB Schenker Logistics is investing $87.5 million on the construction of a multi-modal hub and corporate office near Helsinki airport in Finland.

Jade Cargo International, the German-Chinese cargo airline, signed a one year agreement to have World Airways operate a 747-400 freighter on around the world service starting in October.

The Canadian government will work closely with the country's private sector to make its ports and supply chains more efficient, Canada's new Minister of Transport Chuck Strahl said Tuesday.

Combined imports into the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach grew 23.9 percent in August over the same month a year ago, and the ports defied analyst forecasts of a slowdown by reporting their strong

Korean Air’s cargo revenue soared 86.4 percent in the second quarter as demand nearly doubled and strong pricing pushed yield up 69.1 percent.

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The Massachusetts Port Authority is installing two low-profile ship-to-shore cranes and four rubber-tired gantry cranes at the port's Conley Container Terminal in South Boston.

Asiana Airlines began scheduled freighter service from Seoul to Atlanta this week, adding a direct connection between Atlanta and South Korea’s rapidly growing export economy.

Supply chain management company CEVA Logistics appointed Dominik Tichelkamp global head of CEVA’s growing ocean freight business.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey committed up to $1 billion in capital planning funds to help solve the port's problem with the Bayonne Bridge, whose roadway is too low for clearance by t

Vessel movements came to an abrupt standstill Sept. 6 at the state-owned terminal in India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva).

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be able to launch 21 additional infrastructure projects because of savings the stat

Truckload carriers are reporting increasing demand for freight services and higher rates this month, a sign there may still be life in trucking's fall peak season.

International Longshoremen’s Association members in Jacksonville approved a labor contract with Hanjin Shipping that clears the way for construction of a long-delayed container terminal at the port.

Two shipper and trucking groups are merging to marshal their efforts to raise heavy truck weight limits to 97,000 pounds through legislative action on Capitol Hill.

U.S. business inventories rose 1 percent during July, the seventh consecutive monthly increase and the largest in two years, the Commerce Department reported.

The nation's largest retail group said aggressive back-to-school promotions and state tax holidays helped fuel the str

Container ship charter rates are edging higher despite slowing cargo volume and softening liner freight rates as some leading ocean carriers continue to add capacity in a bid to boost market share.

Struggling Japan Airlines signed an agreement to sell its logistics unit, JAL Logistics, to a second-tier domestic logistics services provider.

Retail sales rose 0.4 percent in August, the largest month-to-month increase in five months, the Commerce Department said in a report interpreted as a sign the economy is wobbly but regaining momentum

Trade and transport technology providers INTTRA and the Descartes Systems Group are forming an alliance to provide a global network capable of managing the entire ocean cargo shipment lifecycle.

Ocean container carriers, just back to profitability after last year’s steep shipping downturn, face a return to overcapacity in the coming 12 to 18 months because a projected fourth quarter slowdown

The average price of diesel fuel last week edged up 1.2 cents to $2.943 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, following four consecutive weeks of falling prices.

U.S. steel exports fell 14.4 percent in July from June but exceeded the depressed levels of 2009.

Longshore workers at the Port of Montreal reached a tentative agreement with employers Friday. The head of the union says members are sure to ratify it.