Starting Jan. 1, China will begin phasing in a new phytosanitary regulation for U.S. soybean shipments that seeks to reduce the amount of foreign materials, such as weed seeds, to less than 1 percent.
Mexico’s thriving auto industry spurring opportunities for 3PLs
The Mexican automobile manufacturing industry has been booming in recent years thanks to relatively cheap labor and facility costs, and proximity to U.S. markets, increasing demand for automotive supply chain services and cross-border logistics offerings.
CSX taps acting CEO Foote to replace Harrison
Jim Foote, who became CSX’s acting CEO after E. Hunter Harrison went on medical leave on Dec. 14, will also join the company’s board of directors.
CMA CGM to resume Asia-Iran CIMEX 9 service
The French ocean carrier will offer a third direct service between Asia and Iran on top of the current CIMEX 6 and CIMEX 8 loops, CMA CGM said in a statement.
Trump enforces GSP as Dec. 31 expiration looms
President Trump has taken steps to ensure the Ukraine and Argentina uphold their commitments to participate in the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), but the duty-free program will expire at the end of the year without congressional reauthorization.
ZIM modifies Greece-Turkey loop
The service changes are part of ongoing efforts to expand coverage in the Mediterranean region and improve overall service levels to customers, according to Israeli ocean carrier ZIM.
FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
MOL develops augmented reality system as precursor to autonomous vessels
The technology, which Japanese ocean carrier MOL will develop jointly with Furuno Electric Co., allows information like what other ships are sailing near the vessel and where at-sea landmarks like buoys are to be shown on tablets and other visual displ…
Calif. DMV employee pleads guilty to illegally selling CDLs
According to the OIG, an employee with the California DMV repeatedly and without authorization accessed and altered database records to fraudulently indicate that commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) applicants had passed written exams when they had not.
U.S.-Mexico trade holds strong despite transport challenges, NAFTA uncertainty
Trade between the United States and Mexico has skyrocketed since the 1993 implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), but uncertainty surrounding the agreement’s renegotiation poses serious risks for future cross-border trade gro…