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June 7, 2019
Transport Logistic Fair Sets Records
According to Transport Logistic, which concluded today, Munich hosted the largest logistics fair in the world with new record values from June 4 to 7, 2019. The top topics were the trade war between the U.S. and China and the…
READ MORE >May 22, 2019
U.S., Canada, and Mexico Suspend Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
On May 17, 2019, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that a trade agreement has been reached with Canada and Mexico and as a result, the U.S. will remove Section 232 tariffs for steel and aluminum imports from Canada and…
READ MORE >May 9, 2019
USTR Announces Tariff Modifications to Take Effect May 10
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has published a notice in the Federal Register announcing modifications to the Section 301 – List 3 Tariffs, scheduled to take effect May 10, 2019.
READ MORE >May 7, 2019
AfA to Sponsor May 9 Webinar on Forwarder & Customs Broker Survey Results
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) and Descartes have examined the macro changes that are shaping the freight forwarder and customs broker industries with a special emphasis on trade policy. Their findings from the 4th Annual Forwarder & Customs Broker Survey will…
READ MORE >May 3, 2019
Shipping Organization Asked for Clarifications on IMO 2020
As carriers prepare for compliance with the upcoming low sulfur fuel limit, the International Maritime Organization has been asked to clarify four areas of IMO 2020: safety issues; education on fuel handling; compliance reporting; and how consistent global regulation will…
READ MORE >May 1, 2019
JFK Readies for Cargo Expansion
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved the second phase of a cargo infrastructure expansion plan at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The project addresses the crunch on capacity that cargo handlers are currently experiencing at the airport.
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