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MSC unit secures takeover of French forwarder Clasquin The acquisition will add significant volume of air and ocean cargo to the MSC subsidiary and extend its reach into European markets. MSC unit secures takeover of French forwarder Clasquin International Freight

LTL carrier FedEx Freight becomes more global under ‘Tricolor’ strategy The freight hauled by the largest LTL trucking company in the US will become more global under a reorganization of FedEx’s varied domestic and international networks. LTL carrier FedEx Freight becomes more global under ‘Tricolor’ strategy Journal of Commerce

Groups urge DCSA members to implement standard on shipping schedules The letter is a further sign that the work of the non-profit carrier group has stalled at the adoption phase for its members. Groups urge DCSA members to implement standard on shipping schedules Journal of Commerce

Transfix pursues anti-theft alliance among brokers, shippers with new tools The digital freight marketplace is making new software tools that target fake brokers and fraudulent pickups available to customers as well as competitors. Transfix pursues anti-theft alliance among brokers, shippers with new tools Journal of Commerce

Path towards net-zero emissions starts to emerge as MEPC81 meeting ends But there remains significant horse trading ahead as IMO member states try to reach agreement on a fuel standard and a global greenhouse gas pricing measure that need to be decided on by next year and rolled out in 2027. Path towards net-zero emissions […]

Path towards net-zero shipping starts to emerge as MEPC81 meeting ends But there remains significant horse trading ahead as IMO member states try to reach agreement on a fuel standard and a global greenhouse gas pricing measure that need to be decided on by next year and rolled out in 2027. Path towards net-zero shipping […]

Path toward net-zero shipping starts to emerge as MEPC81 meeting ends But there remains significant horse trading ahead as IMO member states try to reach agreement on a fuel standard and a global greenhouse gas pricing measure that need to be decided on by next year and rolled out in 2027. Path toward net-zero shipping […]

US House passes ‘OSRA 2.0’ to set new curbs on China’s shipping industry The legislation is an attempt to give federal maritime law more teeth to go after what its backers see as market manipulation and potential espionage from China. US House passes ‘OSRA 2.0’ to set new curbs on China’s shipping industry Journal of […]

Echo Global Logistics expands in Mexico as cross-border business grows The Chicago-based third-party logistics provider said demand from US shippers is drawing it and its competitors deeper into the cross-border freight market. Echo Global Logistics expands in Mexico as cross-border business grows Journal of Commerce

Maersk resumes trans-Pacific service amid early ‘24 import growth The carrier said the restored TP20 service will offer “competitive”’ transit times just as shippers need to ensure products are in stock for spring and summer. Maersk resumes trans-Pacific service amid early ‘24 import growth Journal of Commerce