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Ports need changes to improve performance
In order to thrive in the contemporary trade environment, ports will have to make adjustments.
No capacity crisis solution in sight
Maritime shippers are plagued by overcapacity with still more on the way for some others, and that has… Read more
South Korea, Mexico agree to restart free trade discussions
One Pacific nation not involved in the Trans Pacific Partnership is working on a trade agreement of its… Read more
In Oakland, export growth could be the start of a trend
West Coast ports have been pushing through recoveries after the significant slowdowns and losses of business that plagued… Read more
In Japan, the Diet deliberates TPP
The long running debate over the implementation of the Trans Pacific Partnership has colored the political landscape of… Read more
Ontario Aviation Fuel Tax rate increase as of 1 April 2016
Effective April 1, 2016, the Ontario tax rate on aviation fuel increased from 4.7 cents to 5.7 cents per litre. Tax at the increased… Read more
CITT commences injury inquiry on large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe from China & Japan
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an injury inquiry on March 29, 2016 to determine if the… Read more
Lithium-Ion Battery shipments banned on passenger aircraft
The Minister of Transport has issued a new protective direction banning the shipment of lithium-ion batteries on passenger… Read more
Mega-ship’s visit to LA a sign of improved ILWU-PMA relations
As 2014 dragged on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) began… Read more
Guidance on Importing Aquatic species
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Memorandum D19-8-5 provides guidelines concerning importation of aquatic species, import prohibitions and requirements… Read more