June 1, 2017
The Latest News from the Airforwarders Association
This is the weekly update from AfA.
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May 29, 2017
In Observance of Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day in the United States, and EMO Trans offices are closed. Memorial Day is a special observance for the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the process of serving our…
READ MORE >May 22, 2017
June 12 Deadline to Submit Comments on NAFTA
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has set a June 12 deadline for the submission of public comments on matters relevant to the modernization of NAFTA. USTR will also conduct a public hearing on this topic June 27 in…
READ MORE >May 22, 2017
Trump Administration Opens Renegotiation of NAFTA
The Trump administration formally notified Congress on May 18 that it intends to modernize and update NAFTA. Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg – an international trade, customs, and export law firm – advises that importers, exporters, and other affected trade community…
READ MORE >May 22, 2017
Updates on Latin American Trade
Sandler & Travis has published its weekly update on Latin American trade.
READ MORE >May 18, 2017
Shipping Containers Find New Life
Innovative architects and designers around the world are finding new ways to repurpose old shipping containers, according to Popular Mechanics and the Wall Street Journal.
READ MORE >May 16, 2017
Biggest Container Ship Ever Arrives on U.S. East Coast
On the heels of record-breaking container volumes in March and April, the South Carolina Ports Authority celebrated another milestone on May 13 with the arrival of the biggest container ship ever to call the U.S. East Coast.
READ MORE >May 11, 2017
Airforwarders Association Presses for Confirmation of New CBP Commissioner
Citing the critical importance of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to the safe, secure and efficient movement of cargo, the Airforwarders Association (AfA) has called on the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Kevin K. McAleenan as Commissioner. "Acting…
READ MORE >May 10, 2017
USA Trade Online Updated with March Statistics
March 2017 trade statistics are now available on USA Trade Online (https://usatrade.census.gov), the official source of U.S. merchandise trade data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The next update will be June 2, 2017.
READ MORE >May 8, 2017
Come See Us at Transport Logistic in Munich
Transport Logistic is the world's leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management, and has been taking place in Munich since 1978. Also part of Transport Logistic is Air Cargo Europe, the industry gathering for the international…
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