The U.S. International Trade Commission has recommended to the White House that certain changes to the country’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule be made to conform with the World Customs Organization’s amendments to the global harmonized system.
ITC: U.S.-Dominican Republic apparel program frayed
The U.S. International Trade Commission said the Earned Import Allowance Program continues to fall short at boosting the Dominican Republic’s apparel exports to the United States.
A TO Z: JOVANNA DESIGNS
Jovanna Designs is a new jewelry company which early on recognized the soaring demand for luxury products within the pet accessory market and designed a chic line of solid sterling silver and gemstone lockets that targets both pet lovers as well as the…
MOVIES: ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS IS A FAB FASHION SEND-UP
Make sure to make time this weekend for “Absolutely Fabulous,” the feature film version of the kooky, cult Brit TV series. The satirical fashion world send-up follows the drunken antics of PR gurus Patsy and Edina after they accidentally kill supermodel Kate Moss (yes, you read that correctly). Expect lots of …
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AAPA: Port security grants spread too thin
The American Association of Port Authorities is concerned that local agencies with no nexus to ports are taking advantage of a federal program designed to help ports pay for security needs.
BB&T shuts down transport equity shop
The Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T Bank, which is facing profit pressure in account-based stock brokerage, will no longer provide equity research for freight transportation.
Executive Moves: SCI and Port of New Orleans
SCI names new CEO, while the Louisiana governor appoints commissioner to the Port of New Orleans board.
Roadrunner earnings plummet in Q2, first half 2016
The asset-light transportation and logistics services provider posted a net income of $1.8 million for the quarter and $4.9 million for the first six months of the year, year-over-year declines of 89.1 percent and 83.8 percent, respectively.
STB proposes new regulations to improve reciprocal switching availability
Association of American Railroads President and CEO Edward R. Hamberger expressed how the rail industry’s position, which remains unchanged, claims forced access is an ill-conceived approach that compromises the efficiency of the entire network.
Scott Logistics acquires fellow freight brokerage Apex Freight
The Rome, Ga.-based freight broker’s purchase of Apex Freight Services will allow Scott Logistics to expand its market presence and contribute $20 million in additional annual revenues, according to a statement from the company.