Friendlier international trade policies and recent container terminal investments by Canada and Mexico should keep ports across the United States looking over their shoulders.
APHIS unveils new phytosanitary option for Chilean lemon imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is offering another option to fulfill phytosanitary requirements for imports of lemons from Chile outside of methyl bromide fumigation
Executive Moves: BDP International and Pilot Freight Services
BDP International names vice president of global sales and marketing, while Pilot Freight Services appoints two regional vice presidents.
U.S. companies stress caution in handling China’s trade practices
U.S. companies want something done about China’s trade practices, but fret over Trump’s approach to applying Section 301 tariffs on a powerhouse trade partner.
Tanker attacked off Yemen coast
A tanker transiting the Bab al-Mandab, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, was attacked by Houthi rebels Tuesday.
USTR releases list of Chinese products tabbed for tariffs
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released a formal notice that includes about 1,300 tariff lines of Chinese products marked for “Section 301” tariffs, after a Trump administration investigation found unfair IP practices by China’s government.
CSX train collides with semi-truck
The Class I railway’s train was en route from Atlanta to Chattanooga, Tenn. with mixed freight when it struck a semi-truck at a rail crossing in Acworth, Ga.
ANA to add Boeing 777 freighters
ANA Holdings will boost its air-cargo handling capacity by adding two new Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet in 2019.
Rickenbacker adds ABC Airlines
Cargo airport Rickenbacker International in Columbus, Ohio, will add the Russian airline to its list of scheduled services.
Commentary: NCBFAA supports FMC detention, demurrage investigation
The Federal Maritime Commission’s investigation into potentially unfair free time fees will help establish more uniform and predictable demurrage and detention practices at ports, according to Megan Montgomery, executive vice president of the NCBFAA.