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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.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

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.

Featured In Food Logistics: Air Carriers Focus On Customer Service

American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo)

As the air cargo industry navigates an increasingly difficult business landscape, carriers are placing greater emphasis on customer relations as a means to improve quality.

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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.

Why Delivering Chocolate Confounds E-Commerce Merchants

The rise of online shopping has put chocolate makers in a sticky situation.

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Featured In Food Logistics: Leverage The Power Of Your 3PL

Communication and collaboration are the most critical factors in establishing a successful relationship between food and beverage customers and their third-party logistics providers.

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C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. To Acquire Edsung Foodservice Co. In Hawaii

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., based in Keene, N.H.’s wholly-owned subsidiary Hawaiian Housewares Ltd. has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the operations of Edsung Foodservice Co.

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