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March 19, 2018


EU and Singapore to Complete Free Trade Deal

Singapore and the European Union (EU) have committed to facilitate the ratification of their trade and investment deal by the end of 2018 and push its entry into force soon thereafter. When passed, it will allow consumers and producers to…

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March 14, 2018


90-Day Temporary ELD Waiver Announced for Ag Haulers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced an additional 90-day temporary waiver from the electronic logging device rule for agriculture-related transportation. “Once this current ag waiver expires on March 18, we’re going to issue an additional 90-day waiver,”…

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March 14, 2018


IATA Symposium Highlights Technology Trends

At a workshop held during IATA’s World Cargo Symposium, moderators sparked an interactive discussion about how technology can be applied to the air cargo business and the hurdles ahead. Whether it’s blockchain, artificial intelligence (A.I.), augmented reality, or the “internet…

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March 9, 2018


CBP Releases New E-Commerce Strategy

On March 6, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released an e-commerce strategy that addresses the growing volume of imported small packages. The strategy strengthens CBP’s ability to protect health and safety while maintaining a strong trade facilitation posture in e-commerce.

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March 9, 2018


Key Sectors Drive Growth in Singapore

Singapore’s Changi Airport is betting that the key sectors of pharmaceuticals, perishables and e-commerce will drive new growth in the months and years ahead. “These three verticals are the key pillars to Singapore’s manufacturing industry,” says Jaisey Yip, a representative…

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March 7, 2018


Korea to Strengthen Trade Leadership

Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy is working to elevate its Office of Trade Negotiations from its current director-led organization to an assistant minister-led one and also to increase its staff by 50, according to the Korea Herald.

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