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Jan 21, 2015

CBSA trade compliance verification target list for January 2015 now available

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has published the January 2015 target list on compliance with Tariff Classification,… Read more 

Jan 21, 2015

U.S., Mexico leaders meet to discuss TPP and other economic initiatives

U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden each met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in order… Read more 

Jan 20, 2015

Blue water bridge resurfacing scheduled for April; delays expected

The Blue Water Bridge international crossing will be partially closed for roadwork beginning in April of 2015. The… Read more 

Jan 20, 2015

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 

Jan 20, 2015

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 

Jan 19, 2015

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 

Jan 19, 2015

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 

Jan 19, 2015

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 

Jan 19, 2015

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 

Jan 16, 2015

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