South Korea claimed the United States is in violation of four World Trade Organization related agreements through its use of “facts available.”
Executive Moves: MDAD and ECU Worldwide
Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) appoints new director and chief executive officer, while ECU Worldwide promotes regional sales manager.
Maerskās path towards global logistics integration
A.P. Møller -Maersk CEO Søren Skou said the company is striving to become a “global integrator of container logistics” so that shippers can make arrangements by “just dealing with Maersk.”
Southwest Airlines Cargo sets sights on Mexico
The cargo airline revealed its plans to begin shipping internationally in May by launching flights between the United States and Mexico.
S&P strikes deal to acquire Panjiva
S&P Global’s acquisition of the global trade data company is expected to close in the coming weeks.
Yilport outlines growth ambitions
The global port and terminal operator said it will continue its organic growth in the next three years and that it is currently engaged in negotiations to acquire ports and container terminals in Europe, Latin America and North America.
NYSHEX adds board members
The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) has appointed four new members to its board of directors and launched what it calls the “governing NYSHEX Member Council,” which consists of representatives from shippers and carriers alike.
Uncertain times call for firm GTM plans
American Shipper’s new GTM Landscape Report has detailed the areas in which shippers need to systematically track and quantify how external trade policy dynamics are affecting their supply chains.
Three men indicted for illegal exports to Hizballah
The U.S. Justice Department said the three men were indicted Monday for their role in conspiring to illegally export goods and technology from the United States to support Hizballah in Lebanon.
AIIS warns Trump about recommended steel remedies
American Institute for International Steel Board Chairman John Foster said problems in the U.S. steel industry have not been caused by steel produced elsewhere.