Transportation & Logistics

Ocean carriers say NYNJ port fee unfair

A fee at the Port of New York and New Jersey that ocean carriers are challenging before the Federal Maritime Commission is also under fire in the New Jersey Legislature.

Although they are not part of the case before the Maritime Commission, officials with the Maersk Line said the “cargo facility charge” is unfair and could eventually negatively effect customer services. The carrier has already paid out more than $4 million because of the fee.

New trucking rules have wide-ranging effects

SAN DIEGO — Two new trucking rules — one from California and the other federal — could have wide-ranging effects on the fresh produce industry from the shipper all the way to the retailer.

Kool Logistics hires COO

Nashville, Tenn.-based Kool Logistics hired Craig Cahill as the chief operating officer.

PakSense offers recyclable labels

PakSense Inc.’s temperature monitoring labels are now recyclable.

Tom Lange Co. opens Miami Seven Seas import office

The Tom Lange Co. Inc. is opening an import office in Miami.

Railex donates school salad bars

Delano, Calif.-based Railex LLC has pledged five salad bars to United Fresh Foundation’s Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools initiative.

Texas could allow overweight trucks

Texas could make it easier for overweight trucks carrying produce to cross into the U.S., easing border congestion.

TQL set to begin $1 per load promotion

Cincinnati-based Total Quality Logistics will begin its annual weeklong $1 Per Load Memorial Day fundraising campaign on May 13.

Appeal uncertain on cross-border pilot program ruling

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has not yet decided whether to appeal a U.S. Circuit Court ruling that upheld the Mexico-U.S. cross-border pilot program for Mexican trucks, said Norita Taylor, spokeswoman for the group.

AgTrans annual meeting offers tips on shipping

Whether your fresh produce travels by truck, rail, ship or air, costs and complications are increasing, according to the Agriculture Transportation Coalition.