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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 15, 2016

Will Nepal turn toward China following the Birgunj blockade?

A new constitution, a border town protest and a virtual standstill in trade between Nepal and India, have… Read more 

Jan 11, 2016

Additional duties are no longer payable on Hot-rolled carbon steel plate from India & Russia

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued a non-injury finding on January 6, 2016 in the case of… Read more 

Jan 11, 2016

CBP Announces Change in Operational Hours for the Raymond, Montana, Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reducing the operational hours for the Raymond, Montana Port of Entry… Read more