FMC to Gauge Detention/Demurrage Fees
The top United States maritime regulatory agency on Friday unanimously approved interpretive rulemaking recommendations aimed at helping it gauge whether levied demurrage and detention fees truly incentivize the retrieval of cargo and return of containers. The Federal Maritime Commission agreed to
IMC Companies Hosts Japanese Delegation
International marine drayage company, IMC Companies, recently hosted a delegation of logistics consulting and service providers from Japan. The event sponsored by the Greater Memphis Chamber, highlighted Memphis-area logistics companies for potential future business opportunities. The group, led by Japan’s Funai Soken Logistics, Inc., visited the IMC Companies corporate office and Memphis terminal and the […]
Will Connell Discusses Industry with the JOC
Gulf Intermodal President, Will Connell, recently interviewed with Alessandra Barrett, Editor of the Journal of Commerce, during the 2019 Gulf Shipping Conference in Houston, Texas. Will discussed industry topics such as chassis availability. the resin boom, and the driver shortage. “At IMC Companies and Gulf Intermodal, we’ve increased our (driver) compensation in the last couple […]
DNJ Opens New Location in Bensenville
Chicago, IL: DNJ Intermodal Services (DNJ), a member of the IMC Companies family of brands, opened a new location in Bensenville, IL near the west side of O’Hare International Airport. DNJ will operate a neutral chassis pool that will help the trucking community expedite freight to and from the Bensenville rail ramp. This location will […]
IMC’s Kevin Mott Helps Drivers Every Day
Helping drivers keep their wheels turning is the priority of the Driver Services Department. They are often the people whom drivers call while on the road with questions. They serve as advocates for drivers in their daily operations handling all aspects of roadside repairs, storage, fuel updates, and owner operator tractor repair support. “Our internal […]
AIS Receives Trucker of the Year Award
Atlantic Intermodal Services (AIS) in Charleston, South Carolina was awarded Trucker of the Year for providing outstanding service in the intermodal industry. Evergreen Shipping Agency Corporation presented the award. Atlantic Intermodal Services is part of the IMC Companies family of brands. “I am particularly proud to receive this award,” says Jeff Banton, President Atlantic Intermodal […]
IMC Attends Maxine Smith STEAM Academy Career Fair
Members of the IMC Companies IT team participated in the 2019 Maxine Smith STEAM Academy Career Fair. The Greater Memphis IT Council sponsored the career fair and IMC Companies was happy to participate and support STEAM education in Memphis. Over 85% of the students at MSSA make the Honor Roll each quarter, MBJ named MSSA […]
IMC EVP Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce
During her testimony, Lemm commented that, “Agriculture and forest products constitute the largest segment of our country’s exports.” She went on to address the impact that bottlenecks in the supply chain have on these products by noting, “If we cannot deliver, affordably and dependably, to our customers in Asia, Europe and around the world, someone […]