December 2018

NFTC Releases Statement on USMCA

The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) released a statement regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) signedecently in Buenos Aires, Argentina. “The USMCA has a lot of significant improvements that will help the U.S. adjust to the 21st century global economy and we commend the Administration for finalizing a deal that maintains and expands the robust North American economy," said Rufus Yerxa, President of the NFTC. "However, the NFTC and ... [+]

Port of Oakland sees second trucker turn to all-electric cargo rig

A second trucking firm at the Port of Oakland has turned to battery-powered big rigs. Impact Transportation said that it has purchased a $275,000 all-electric truck for yard operations. It’s the latest step in the Port’s quest to phase out diesel-powered freight hauling. Impact said the twin-axle tractor – ... [+]

“Smart Cargo Locating” wins Hactl a Technovation award

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has received the “Smart Airport Technovation Award – Operational Excellence”, in this year’s Smart Airport Technovation Awards organised by Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The award was given to Hactl in recognition of its “Smart Cargo ... [+]