A new directive regarding U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s single window Automated Commercial Environment initiative phases in mandatory entry summary and filing from March through May, after the previous Feb. 28 deadline.
American Apparel Emerges from Chapter 11 as Private Company
Los Angeles—After a tumultuous few months and a last chance try by former Chairman/CEO Dov Charney to return to its helm, American Apparel said Friday it has emerged from chapter 11 as a private company after successfully implementing its plan of reorganization, one approved by the Delaware bankruptcy court on January 27. American Apparel filed […]
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Macy’s Teams Up with AwesomenessTV for New Gen Z Brand
New York– Macy’s has partnered with AwesomenessTV to debut In Awe of You, a lifestyle brand aimed at the Gen Z (AKA “Post-Millennials” or “Plurals”) ingénue. The line features coquettish dresses, trendy clutches and other whimsical accessories such as nail decals, mobile chargers and temporary tattoos. Hitting stores this month, In Awe of You is […]
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Safilo Renews Partnership with Special Olympics
Padua, Italy–Better performance comes with better vision. This credo seems to explain why eyewear group Safilo recently announced a new three-year commitment to Special Olympics, a global organization that helps intellectually disabled athletes. Supporting a program called “Opening Eyes,” which provides eye healthcare such as visual exams and prescription eyewear to Special Olympics athletes in more than 80 […]
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Port of NY/NJ handles record 6.37m TEUs in 2015
Volumes were up 10.4 percent from 2014, but on 7.4 percent fewer ships calling at the port, indicating that much of the cargo is arriving on larger ships, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Hapag-Lloyd sees uptick in incorrectly declared dangerous goods
The German ocean carrier’s “Watchdog” software flagged more shipments both because of an increase in business and stricter regulations following the explosions in Port Tianjin last year.
Safmarine containership released after being hijacked
The 25-member crew of the Safmarine Kuramo are reported to be safe after the vessel was boarded by armed hijackers off the coast of Nigeria Friday night.
BWR: Ocean carriers decrease Asia-ECSA capacity
MOL will terminate its current CSW loop, while MSC and Maersk Line’s jointly operated Ipanema Service/ASAS3 will see MOL upgrade from a slot purchaser to a vessel provider and add additional calls in South America.
New Zealand port opens new wharf, constructs new inland port
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch, situated in eastern New Zealand, officially opened its new Cashin Quay 2 wharf last week, effectively doubling container vessel berthing capacity.
CSCL Indian Ocean remains grounded in Elbe
The China Shipping ultra-large containership has been stuck in the channel leading to and from the Port of Hamburg for nearly a week now.