Various forwarders, custom house brokers and shippers’ associations sent letters to the Federal Maritime Commission, supporting a petition filed by the Coalition for Fair Port Practices in December.
USCG: Multiple flood points likely cause of El Faro casualty
A third and final U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation hearing into the sinking of the TOTE Maritime cargo ship El Faro, which claimed the lives of 33 crew members on board, began Monday in Jacksonville, Fla.
Commerce finds dumping of Chinese stainless steel
The Commerce Department said it has determined that imports of Chinese stainless steel sheet and strip are dumped on the U.S. market at less than fair value.
Indian off-road tire imports harm U.S. manufacturers
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that imports of certain pneumatic off-the-road tires from India are sold at less than fair market value, harming domestic manufacturers of these tires.
QuestaWeb to use FedEx customs content
The global trade management software provider will allow users to tap into FedEx Trade Network’s WorldTariff data for HTS, FTA and denied party screening.
USCG: Multiple flood points likely cause of El Faro casualty
A third and final U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation hearing into the sinking of the TOTE Maritime cargo ship El Faro, which claimed the lives of 33 crew members on board, began Monday in Jacksonville, Fla.
NHTSA proposed rule aims to accelerate connected vehicle tech
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule mandating vehicle-to-vehicle communication devices on all new cars and light trucks by 2023 in an effort to spur development of connected vehicle technology.
Intermodal growth engine stalls
However, the Intermodal Association of North America said some analysts are projecting a rebound for 2017.
GPA sells 500 acres for commercial development
The Georgia Ports Authority sold the property at the Savannah River International Trade Park to accommodate growing customer demand for warehousing, distribution and transload facilities at the Port of Savannah.
DP World grows volumes 3.2% in 2016
The Dubai-based port terminal operator handled 63.7 million TEUs at its container terminals during the year, a 2.2 percent increase from 2015 on a like-for-like basis, according to a statement from the company.