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Jan 27, 2016

Greek pension changes prompt protests amid privatization

Changes to the Greek pension system are behind strikes that have put waterfronts at standstills not long after… Read more 

Jan 27, 2016

Supply chain disruption season starts with Jonas

While shelves in grocery stores in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions were cleared out ahead of Winter Storm… Read more 

Jan 22, 2016

As Panama Canal expansion closes, setbacks and benefits alike are clear

The Panama Canal expansion project is inching toward a close, with the first day of open passage for… Read more 

Jan 22, 2016

HOS rules to remain suspended

The U.S. truck driver hours-of-service rules implemented in 2013 and suspended in 2015 will remain on-hold, an Federal… Read more 

Jan 20, 2016

WTO Information Technology Agreement Conclusion Eliminates Tariffs

The Government of Canada announced the conclusion of negotiations on the expansion of the World Trade Organization (WTO)… Read more 

Jan 20, 2016

Environment Canada issues Notice to Importers, Exporters & Mfg. with Respect To Hydrofluorocarbons in Bulk

Environment Canada recently issued a notice advising importers, exporters and manufacturers of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) that they are required… Read more 

Jan 20, 2016

Port automation price tag in California could reach billions of dollars

Automation is coming to West Coast ports, but it will not be cheap.

Jan 19, 2016

Swelling inventories bad for shippers

Overstocked inventories was one of many factors blamed for suppressed freight volumes in December.

Jan 18, 2016

Mexico moves to protect trademarks and industrial property

Written by: Tania Ordaz, GTM Governance Latin America In a globalized world, obtaining legal protection on innovation and… Read more 

Jan 18, 2016

Untangling global trade

Global trade continues to evolve, and with its growth the complexities of doing business internationally get further intertwined… Read more