APMT / Panynj agreement extended 
A.P. Moller-Maersk and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Panynj) have agreed to extend APM Terminals Elizabeth’s lease by 33 years, through to December 2062. The deal, which was approved by port authority’s board of commissioners yesterday, 27 March, secures... more
Don't inject that!
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Indianapolis have seized four shipments of counterfeit Botox with a total estimated retail value of USD 8,500. The packages originated from Great Britain and Indonesia and were misdeclared as ‘marketing samples’ or ‘cosmetic... more
South Carolina intermodal expansion
South Carolina Ports has reported that it has completed a USD 55 million expansion of the inland port of Greer. The facility now has capacity for 300,000 rail lifts annually and aims to meet projected demand through 2040. Upgrades include a larger container yard, 9000 feet of... more
First direct Mundra–US service
DP World has launched the first direct service from its Mundra terminal to the east coast of the USA, marking a new milestone in Indo–US trade. The MECL service, inaugurated by the call of the ‘Maersk Atlanta’, connects Mundra to ports including Houston, Norfolk, Newark and... more
Trade Tech to boost customs capabilities
Trade Tech has named Mike Cooney senior systems analyst for customs entry, strengthening its regulatory expertise. Cooney brings over 30 years of experience with CBP with him and was instrumental in shaping the ‘automated commercial environment’ (ACE). His appointment... more
NTSB urges risk checks for 68 US bridges
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended that 30 owners of 68 bridges in 19 states assess the risk of vessel collision, following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore in March 2024. The investigation revealed the bridge’s risk of... more
CenterPoint appoints EVP for Central Region
CenterPoint Properties has named Jeff Thornton executive vice-president of its Central Region. Thornton brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate and most recently served as president of Ryan Companies’ South Central Region. He previously spent over two... more
Crowley names Fuss as new CFO
Crowley has appointed Jenny Fuss as its chief financial officer to lead the company’s financial strategy and support long-term growth. Fuss brings over 20 years of experience in global finance, including leadership roles at Boart Longyear, Eaton Corporation and Siemens. Her... more
More ATR 72-600Fs and B777Fs
FedEx Express has confirmed the purchase of ten additional ATR 72-600 freighters, adding to a previous order for 30 units. Deliveries of the new turboprops are scheduled between 2027 and 2029. The purpose-built ATR 72-600F is the only regional freighter currently in... more
Grimaldi supports Unicef shipments to Senegal
The Grimaldi Group has entered into a one-year partnership with Unicef to support its humanitarian efforts in Africa. Under the agreement the company will provide free ocean transport for at least 80 containers of emergency supplies from New York to Dakar. The goal is to... more