The U.S. exported 104,488 metric tons of beef in July, a 5 percent increase from 12 months prior, while pork exports reached 173,675 metric tons and lamb exports totaled 593 metric tons, down 4 percent and 13 percent year-over-year, respectively.
Maersk, blockchain providers take aim at maritime insurance industry
The Danish shipping conglomerate has partnered with insurers, brokers, consultants and blockchain platform providers to build a real-time insurance application based on distributed ledger technology.
Trombino nominated to lead FHWA
President Trump has nominated former Iowa Department of Transportation director Paul Trombino III to lead the Federal Highway Administration.
FTZ group asks CBP to delay ACE status designation rollout
The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) has asked Customs and Border Protection to delay the planned Sept. 16 transition of the Application for Foreign-Trade Zone Admission and/or Status Designation (e214) to the ACE.
Panalpina finalizes Air Connection acquisition
Basel, Switzerland-based Panalpina completed its acquisition of Kenyan freight forwarder Air Connection last week.
DHS issues rare Jones Act waiver for hurricane relief
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday approved a seven-day waiver of Jones Act rules to expand the options for delivering fuel to states and territories impacted by the recent hurricanes to strike the Texas Gulf coast and Florida.
Governmental Notices for September 2 through 8, 2017
In addition to CBP’s Guidance to Trade on Cargo Processing During Hurricane Irma, the following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade, including links to: CBP’s Notices of the User Fee Advisory Committee Charter Renewals and update for the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, current…
U.S. Southeast ports hunker down for Hurricane Irma
As of 11:00 a.m. eastern standard time, Hurricane Irma was 270 miles east of Caibarien, Cuba with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Rihanna is a Golden Girl at Her Beauty Opening
Rihanna was a ray of yellow sunshine at the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna launch in golden hoops and gold wrap sandals.
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