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Though truck fuel surcharges are falling, shippers expected to stick with intermodal
Despite a fall in truck fuel surcharges, shippers' preferences for intermodal service isn't likely to change. Oil prices have… Read more
New guidance from OFAC on “50% rule” expands restricted parties through aggregation
Brad Lehigh, Trade compliance analyst The 50 percent rule: How it was In August of 2008, when OFAC… Read more
CBP: ACE 2014 User Satisfaction Survey is now available
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is inviting you to take the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Trade User… Read more
Strike could hit Port Metro Vancouver February 1
Union and non-union drayage drivers serving Port Metro Vancouver will likely strike at Canada’s largest container port as… Read more
Monday vessel shifts suspended at U.S. West Coast ports
U.S. West Coast marine terminals will suspend vessel operations on all shifts Monday so they can concentrate their… Read more
CFIA amends Maple Products Regulations
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has amended the Maple Products Regulations in order to facilitate the trade… Read more
No need to feel surprised by lower-than-expected usage of STA license exception
George Reed Jr., Director, Trade Compliance We are now several years into the era of “Export Control Reform” under… Read more
CBSA releases Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) for 2015
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued Customs Notice 14-028, announcing the release of the Canadian Automated… Read more
USDA proposes expansion of organic assessment exemption
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to expand exemptions for certified organic products from assessment fees… Read more
EU eases legislation on biotech crops, removing trade obstacles
With the U.S. and European Union (EU) currently in the midst of free trade talks, a recent move… Read more