International Transportation Service, Inc. is pleased to advise the following personnel changes and promotions, effective May 1, 2007. In addition, ITS would like to introduce a new member to our management team. Officers Mr. Fumito Kawamata, President Mr. Yuji Yamamoto, Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Michael J. Shanks, Senior Vice President Mr. Laurence L.…
LONG BEACH, California — There was much to celebrate at the ITS 35th Anniversary gala event held on October 16, 2006 at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach, California. Not only was ITS celebrating 35 successful years of business but also commemorating 20-years of on-dock DST operations and the signing of the first…
TOKYO, Japan — Representatives of the Port of Long Beach, shipping line Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) and container terminal operator International Transportation Service Inc. signed an agreement Monday, July 31, reaffirming their commitment to work together to further international trade and environmental stewardship. On Monday, a Port delegation led by Long Beach Harbor…
The Port of Long Beach has agreed to a historic accord with “Green Port” environmental covenants. The lease agreement with International Transportation Service, Inc. will reduce air pollutants by at least 90 percent at the Port’s third-largest cargo terminal by requiring ships to use shore-side electricity and by replacing cargo-handling equipment. Under the agreement approved…
Husky Terminal & Stevedoring, a major Port of Tacoma terminal operator, recently began using biodiesel fuel for all diesel-operated vehicles and container handling equipment. According to Husky Assistant Vice President Steve Bassett, his company has always embraced opportunities to make a positive difference for the community. “While the cargo activity at our terminal brings great…