Australia became the first World Trade Organization member to eliminate its farm export subsidies, meeting its obligation to the 2015 Nairobi Ministerial Conference, the WTO said in a statement.
Air Transport: Short-term solutions, long-term problems
A recent rise in air cargo volumes is likely to factor into the discussion when Congress looks to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, legislation that could include removing air traffic control duties from the FAA.
Port of Hamburg volumes up 1.7% in Q1
Throughput of bulk cargo at the German port rose 6.7 percent during the first quarter of 2017, while container cargo and general cargo slipped slightly.
Euroports pours investments into sugar terminals
In anticipation of upcoming sugar liberalization in European markets, port operator Euroports is investing in expansion projects at sugar terminals in Antwerp and LeHavre.
U.S. e-cigarette imports top $342 million in 2016
The $342 million in U.S. imports related to electronic cigarettes during 2016 resulted in $9 million in tariff revenue, according to a recent report from the Government Accountability Office, a congressional watchdog agency.
Port of Seattle contributes to rail overpass project
The Pacific Northwest port is providing $595,000 to help build a $25 million bridge over a Union Pacific rail line in an effort to improve traffic between warehouses in Kent Valley, marine terminals in Seattle and Tacoma, and Sea-Tac Airport.
Tulsa Port of Catoosa tonnage soars in April
The inland Oklahoma cargo port handled 29 percent more tonnage in April 2017 than in the same 2016 period, according to recent port figures.
House T&I Committee proposes new restriction on liner carriers
Under a proposed reauthorization bill for the Federal Maritime Commission, container carriers would have to chose between belonging to shipping alliances or rate discussion agreements.
State AGs call for crude oil volatility standards
A coalition of six state attorneys general called on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to adopt a standard requiring that all crude oil transported by rail in the U.S. achieve a vapor pressure of under 9.0 pounds per square inch.
Executive Moves: Roadrunner, USA Truck, Crete Carrier and Port of Long Beach
Roadrunner names executive vice president, chief financial officer, USA Truck hires vice president, chief technology officer, Crete Carrier names president of Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking, and the Port of Long Beach gains deputy executive director.