The Pacific Maritime Association has proposed extending the contract until July 1, 2022, with a 3.1 percent yearly wage increase over the base wage rate of $42.18 per hour.
Congress to look at joint contracting of tugboat services
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation will hear an argument that foreign carriers should not be permitted to collectively negotiate rates with domestic maritime service providers because it gives them an unfair advantage.
Governmental Notices for April 22 through April 28, 2017
The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade. Among the items in this issue are links to: APHIS’ various Comment Requests regarding topics such as the Importation of Fresh Pomegranates from Chile and the Importation of Ruminant and Swine Hides, Bird Trophies, and Deer…
NEWS FLASH: ILWU members to vote on extending longshore contract
The Pacific Maritime Association has proposed extending the contract until July 1, 2022, with a 3.1 percent yearly wage increase over the base wage rate of $42.18 per hour.
Heartland Express net income, operating revenues head downhill in Q1
The North Liberty, Iowa-based trucking and logistics company reported a net income of $14 million and operating revenues of $130 million for the first quarter of 2017.
Kirby Corp. sees net earnings take a dip in Q1
The Houston-based tank barge operator’s net earnings fell 27.8 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2017 to $27.5 million.
NRF: RETAILERS WELCOME NEW ONLINE SALES TAX PUSH
Saying that “Congress has stalled for too long,” the National Retail Federation welcomed renewed efforts in Congress to require online sellers to collect sales tax the same as local stores. “With more states passing sales tax laws or going to court, pressure is building on Congress to finally address this …
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ARE FOOD & WATER FASHION’S NEXT FRONTIER?
Checked Instagram lately? You’re just as apt to see the hottest foodie trend (hint: #unicornfood) or Millennial Pink water bottle than the latest jewelry style. The US Commerce Department’s March retail sales report showed that food services and drinking places sales in the first three months of this year rose 3%, while department store sales slid 6.6% and clothing and fashion accessories stores sales fell 2.6%.
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MACY’S CELEBRATES 7TH ANNUAL VENDOR WORKSHOP
Macy’s CEO and President Jeff Gennette turned out to celebrate the 2017 class of The Workshop at Macy’s with an event at the Herald Square flagship. Now in its seventh year, The Workshop at Macy’s is a free, week-long intensive exclusive retail vendor development program for high-potential minority and/or women business …
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AMAZON DEBUTS ECHO LOOK: A ‘STYLE ASSISTANT’ THAT WILL JUDGE YOUR OUTFITS
Would you ask a computer to judge your outfit and offer style advice? E-commerce giant Amazon has announced just that with Echo Look, a “style assistant” camera that helps catalog your outfits and rates your look based on “machine learning algorithms with advice from fashion specialists.” And if …
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