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2M Alliance Asia Cargo Service Adds Miami, Fla. Stop

The 2M Alliance, comprised of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co., recently announced the launch of a new service, the "Lone Star Express," between Asia and the U.S. Gulf and East Coasts which includes a weekly rotation at PortMiami

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Agriculture Shippers Group Asks Congress To Reconsider Container Weight Rule

AgTC says this will impose unnecessary costs, additional EDI communications and delay in shipments. It will also create port congestion, missed sailings, spoiled cargo and angry foreign customers.

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) submitted its request to Congress in advance of the April 14 hearing of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on SOLAS container weight amendment implementation.

Trucking Industry Loses Jobs For Second Straight Month As U.S. Employment Rises

The second consecutive month of job losses is a warning to carriers struggling to recruit truck drivers that wages may have to rise again, and a signal to shippers that the “abundant” truck capacity they’ve enjoyed since last summer may have its limits.

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FDA To Host Webinar April 25 On Final Sanitary Transportation Rule

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will host a webinar on April 25 about the recently-announced Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food.

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will host a webinar on April 25 about the recently-announced Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food. The webinar will be from 11 a.m. to Noon Eastern Time.

Los Angeles-Long Beach Port Terminals Won’t Support Container Weight Rule

Port of Los Angeles

The statement from the LA-LB terminal association said that due to “lack of terminal infrastructure,” the 13 terminals “are incapable of providing verified gross mass (VGM) weighing services that adhere to the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) guidelines.

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Container Shipping Approaching Crucial Trigger Point In 2016

Global rate levels are no longer sustainable and with the lines’ GRI (General Rate Increase) mechanism soon to be defunct on European trades due to new European Union (EU) regulations that are about to be implemented, carriers will need to find new tools.

An additional 20 racks will increase Garden City Terminal's refrigerated container rack capacity by 28 percent.

Judge Rules Against BSNF Rail Yard At Los Angeles-Long Beach Port Complex

Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Barry P. Goode, who was assigned the case when it was transferred out of Los Angeles, issued a 200-page ruling Wednesday, agreeing that the city must conduct a more thorough environmental analysis of the project.

Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Barry P. Goode.

United Natural Foods, Inc. Acquires Nor-Cal Produce Inc.

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)

United Natural Foods, Inc. has acquired all the outstanding stock of Nor-Cal Produce, Inc. and an affiliated entity as well as certain real estate, in a cash transaction for approximately $68.6 million.

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Challenges ELD Mandate In Federal Court

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association claims the ELD mandate does not advance safety, is arbitrary and capricious and violates 4th amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures.

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In-N-Out Burges Sues Door Dash For Delivering Food Without Authorization

In-N-Out Burgers sues food delivery service Door Dash for delivering its food to customers without its consent.

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Norfolk Southern Urges Employees To Reject Canadian Pacific Merger Bid

Norfolk Southern Corp.

Norfolk Southern Corp. urged employees to vote down Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s effort to enlist shareholders to press the board for friendly merger talks at its annual meeting.

After a comprehensive review, conducted in consultation with its financial and legal advisors, the Norfolk Southern board concluded that the indication of interest is grossly inadequate, creates substantial regulatory risks and uncertainties that are highly unlikely to be overcome, and is not in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Port Of Oakland Resumes Operations Following Stoppage Over Labor Dispute

Port of Oakland

Operations have resumed at the Port of Oakland after a dispute over working hours at the Port of Oakland led to an hours-long shutdown at the largest of its five terminals.

Idle cranes at the Port of Oakland.

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