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The United States and Kuwaiti governments signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) on Sept. 7, taking steps to collaborate on security and trade facilitation.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is preparing for the release of its new electronic customs broker exam at more than 48 test locations nationwide on Oct. 25.

Ports covered by the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker handled 1.78 million TEUs of imports in July, the highest monthly volume recorded since the report began in 2000, but growth is expected to slow in 2018.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $54,000 fine against a French company and a $50,000 penalty against a North Carolina shipper for undeclared hazardous air shipments.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) said it will allow the import of bone-in lamb meat into the United States from Uruguay under certain conditions.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has agreed to the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones’ request to delay the electronic FTZ admission (e214) in the Automated Commercial Environment to Dec. 9.

The logistics enterprise software provider’s acquisition spree continues with deals for ocean and air freight rate management solutions providers in United States and Europe.

The logistics enterprise software provider’s acquisition spree continues with deals for ocean and air freight rate management solutions providers in United States and Europe.

The key to making a profit in the shipping industry is managing fleet growth to ensure the balance between supply and demand is just right, according to Peter Sand, chief shipping analyst at the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO).

Among the issues the Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railroad has been facing since new CEO E. Hunter Harrison took over earlier this year are unpredictable transit times, gateway congestion, unreliable switching operations and poor customer service.