The non-vessel-operating common carrier entered into a partnership with Globelink Aeroceano in Costa Rica and Guatemala, and Sicarga in Panama.
White House releases broad infrastructure plan
President Donald Trump’s long-awaited infrastructure proposal unveiled by the White House Monday has placed a focus on spurring more private sector involvement in projects.
Commentary: Trade needs a referee
The World Trade Organization isn’t perfect, but it has been largely effective, and the Trump administration, through U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, seems to be advocating for self-policing trade relationships.
NYFW Fall 2018 Trend: Sci-Fi Neons Burn Bright
Electric neon visions of the future (thank you sci-fi Blade Runner, Electric Dreams and Altered Carbon) are influencing NYFW with neons, plastics and light-up accessories. Are android models next?
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Governmental Notices for February 3 through 9, 2018.
The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade, including links to: APHIS’ Rule regarding the Importation of Fresh Citrus from Colombia; CPSC’s Proposed Rule concerning the Meetings and Opportunity for Oral Presentation on Fireworks Regulations; and Notice of a Comment Request regarding Playground Surfaces…
Radiant Logistics increases earnings in Q2 FY2018
The third-party logistics and multi-modal transportation services provider recorded a net income attributable to common stockholders of $3.3 million for its fiscal year 2018 second quarter, which ended Dec. 31, 2017, a 58.6 percent year-over-year incre…
U.S. meat exports heat up in 2017
The United States exported $7.27 billion worth of beef and $6.49 billion worth of pork in 2017, up 15 percent and 9 percent year-over-year, respectively.
Trump signs new budget deal, ending brief government shutdown
The two-year Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 will increase caps on discretionary federal spending by $296 billion, including $165 billion for the Department of Defense, plus provide an additional $90 billion in disaster relief funds.
IMO moves to ban non-compliant fuel on board ships in 2020
The International Maritime Organization’s Subcommittee on Pollution Prevention and Response has proposed to move forward with banning the transport of non-compliant low-sulfur fuel on board ships when the 0.5 percent low sulfur limit takes effect in 2020.
Amazon rumored to be to launching parcel delivery unit
The move would reportedly be piloted in Los Angeles and confined to goods sold through its marketplace in what can be seen as a direct threat to UPS and Fedex.