The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service on Friday said it’s now accepting applications for fiscal year 2017 funding for five export market development programs.
AAPA honors lawmakers with annual award
Sen. Lamar Alexander and Rep. Mike Simpson were named recipients of the AAPA’s “Port Person of the Year” award.
GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd issued general rate increases.
CFDA Releases Schedule for Bridal Week
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, keepers of the all-important Fashion Calendar, have released the official schedule for New York Bridal Week, set for April 13 through 18. Among the 25 runway shows and 10 presentations on the CFDA calendar: Marchesa, which kicks off the schedule on Wednesday, Sachin & Babi (showing for the […]
The post CFDA Releases Schedule for Bridal Week appeared first on Accessories Magazine.
L.A./Long Beach port terminals ‘incapable’ of weighing boxes for SOLAS compliance
Meanwhile, a global survey from the London-based Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents finds many countries have failed to take action at national level to ensure the IMO container weight requirement can be met.
Governmental Notices March 26 – April 1 2016
Attached is an update of governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade among the items in this issue are links to: APHIS’ Updated Manuals CBP’s Rules making technical Correction to federal regulations, such as substituting “CBP” for Customs, Notices advising of the end of the FDA…
2M Alliance to launch new Asia-U.S. Gulf service to handle resin export boom
The 2M Alliance, comprised of ocean carriers Maersk Line and MSC, will also add a call in New York to another one of its loops between Asia and the U.S. East Coast.
Maersk Line’s CRX service begins calling Cuba
The Danish ocean carrier’s CRX loop, which connects North Europe with Central American, will make its first call at Mariel, Cuba April 22.
SEC accuses Navistar of misleading investors
The commercial truck and engine manufacturer will pay $7.5 million to settle allegations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission it misled investors about the development of an advanced technology engine that would meet U.S. emission standards.
Container spot rates on the rise on major east-west trades
The Shanghai Shipping Exchange’s Shanghai Containerized Freight Index rose 22.3 percent since last week, from a reading of 418.47 to a reading of 511.99.