The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) President Harold Daggett accused employers of seeking to use automation to eliminate dockworker jobs, according to a report from the Journal of Commerce.
NCBFAA to FCC: Brokers aren’t importers of RF devices
The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) has filed a petition with the Federal Communication Commission asking it to reconsider the import responsibilities of customs brokers when handling radio frequency (RF) devices.
EU green lights COSCO’s takeover of OOIL
COSCO Shipping Holdings’ acquisition of the parent of Hong Kong-based liner carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) gained approval from the European Commission, the anti-trust watchdog of the European Union.
CBP’s next ACE post-release deliverable set for Dec. 9
Electronic filing of the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) admission (e214) transactions and the creation of manufacturer identifications within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system will become mandatory on Dec. 9.
St. Johns Riverkeeper pushes to postpone JaxPort dredging
The non-profit filed a motion for preliminary injunction on Monday to postpone the project, but a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spokesperson told American Shipper Wednesday it is still anticipating the project will start in “late January.”
NLRB: Pasha culpable for shipbuilding labor contract violations
According to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), ocean carrier Pasha has violated a collective bargaining agreement by failing and refusing to furnish a labor union with requested vessel construction information.
‘Smart Bags’ May Not Fly if Battery Cannot be Removed
“Smart suitcases” may be able to charge mobile phones or be easily found if misplaced, but unless their battery can be removed they risk being sent packing by the world’s airlines. Global airlines body IATA said it could issue industry-wide standards on the new luggage soon, after some U.S. airlines …
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Retail Q&A: How BHLDN is Targeting Today’s Bride
BHLDN has been saying I Do to cool brides since 2011. Created as an offshoot from parent company Urban Outfitters and sister company Anthropologie, BHLDN has made a name for itself with the next generation of brides who want less traditional styling–or at least less traditional attitude–for that beach, vineyard …
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Meatpacking District to Host Inaugural ‘Very Merry Holiday’ Event
It’s no surprise that neighborhoods are collectively throwing modern “block parties,” especially around the holidays, with stores teaming up with extra hours and extra TLC for their customers. Case in point: New York’s trendy Meatpacking District’s inaugural ‘Very Merry Holiday Hours’ event.
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IATA: Air cargo growth expected to continue in 2018
Forecasts from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) predict that airfreight volumes and revenues will rise 4.5 percent and 8.6 percent, respectively, in 2018.