U.S. Chamber of Commerce adds two to International Affairs division; Hoyer Group appoints chief financial officer; CEVA hires managing director for UK, Ireland and Nordics; and CSafe Global names two European sales directors.
U.S., South Korea consider specific KORUS proposals on market access, tariffs
During joint committee discussions between United States and South Korean trade officials held this week in Seoul to amend the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS), the U.S. emphasized steps to improve its bilateral industrial goods trade deficit.
Japan’s ‘Big 3’ carriers continue to grow earnings in FY2017
NYK Line, MOL and “K” Line, which will combine forces April 1 as the Ocean Network Express (ONE), all turned a profit during the nine months ended Dec. 31 after NYK and “K” Line posted substantial losses in the same 2016 period.
Officials from NAFTA member countries express support for modernized trade deal
A former Canadian prime minister, former Mexican commerce secretary, and former U.S. ambassador to Mexico said during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing that Washington should recognize the benefits the U.S. has gained from the trade deal.
IATA: Airfreight volumes soar 9% in 2017
Global air cargo demand rose 9 percent last year, more than double the 3.6 percent annual growth recorded in 2016, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Port of Oakland strives to become first port of call from Asia
Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle said all transpacific services currently calling the port hit Los Angeles or Long Beach first, resulting in more imports being discharged at those ports instead of Oakland.
Port Houston thrives in 2017
The Texas port handled 38.3 million tons of cargo throughout the year, including 2.46 million TEUs, both of which were new records for the port.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port’s fourth terminal opens for business
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust’s (JNPT) fourth terminal commenced operations with last week’s berthing of CMA CGM’s Centaurus.
Retail: How Joan Shepp in Philadelphia is Wooing Eagles Fans
You don’t need to be a sporting goods store to attract sports fans! How one upscale fashion retailer is channeling Superbowl Spirit.
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Bottega Veneta Opens NYC Store with ‘Icons of New York’ Handbag Capsule
Bottega Veneta is in a New York state of mind: opening its first New York store, showing at New York Fashion Week and launching its ‘Icons of New York’ handbag collection.
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