Over 110 associations representing shippers and logistics providers called on the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance to resume labor contract talks, which broke off in December over automation.
Senate confirms four trade nominees pending since summer
The Senate confirmed four trade nominees in an action that will give the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative its first permanent deputies under the Trump administration.
Congressmen seek funding for cleaner drayage trucks in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy said he wants to help reduce diesel truck pollution at ports, calling it vital to disenfranchised communities surrounding the ports.
CBP advisory committee conceptualizes post-departure filing linkage with export manifest
As part of an effort to assuage U.S. Customs and Border Protection post-departure filing concerns, the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) is developing a concept that correlates the two filings.
Logistec snaps up Houston-based stevedoring company in $65.7m deal
Montreal-based Logistec has gained a stronghold in the U.S. Gulf through its purchase of non-union stevedoring company Gulf Stream Marine.
CBP principals discuss duty evasion, influx of new cases
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in the process of investigating 15 duty evasion cases, amidst the executive branch’s budget request calling for 140 more personnel to work in the agency’s Office of International Trade.
Canada’s Port of Vancouver bolstered by container, grain shipments
The Western Canadian port handled a record 142.1 million metric tons of cargo in 2017, with containerized cargo and bulk grain movements hitting new highs.
Trump to authorize ‘Section 232’ tariffs on steel, aluminum next week
President Donald Trump revealed Thursday he will assess 25 percent tariffs on steel and 10 percent tariffs on aluminum “for a long period of time.”
New ocean freight digital option for K+N customers
The global freight forwarder is offering a digital tool to help customers make procurement decisions and execute ocean shipments.
Walmart takes guesswork out of allocation forecasts
The retailer has been working with Expeditors for five years on a carrier allocation forecast tool that gives it more accurate and efficient projections 12 weeks out.