United States

April 10, 2017


Ports of Virginia and Georgia Explore New Alliance

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has given permission for the port authorities of Georgia and Virginia to pursue discussions on a port alliance. Georgia and Virginia, with their container gateways of Savannah and Norfolk, have drawn up an East Coast Gateway…

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March 31, 2017


Georgia Bridge Collapse Will Cause Trucking Delays

Atlanta's catastrophic freeway fire yesterday and major bridge collapse is making national headlines. We're so very grateful that no one was injured or killed. Shippers should be aware that the closing of this portion of I-85 near midtown Atlanta will…

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March 20, 2017


Improving CBP Ruling Process Focus of Trade Recommendations

According to the Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report, the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee has approved a number of recommendations designed to improve the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ruling submission and issuance process. The recommendations were the result…

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March 8, 2017


Survey Requests Feedback on Geo-Political Uncertainty

Amid geo-political uncertainty surrounding trade, American Shipper is gathering feedback on how importers and exporters are currently managing uncertainty from a policy, technology, and regulatory perspective. Visit the link to take the survey!

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March 3, 2017


Are U.S. Supply Chains Expected to Get a Boost from China?

The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. factories may get a boost from a seemingly unlikely source: China. Rising labor costs at home, saturated local markets, and prospects for new trade barriers may push China’s manufacturers to consider extending their supply…

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March 3, 2017


Business as Usual at U.S. East Coast Ports For Now

This week at the Journal of Commerce's Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference, ILA president Harold Daggett urged members to not engage in any work stoppages. He said that a team of ILA leaders is headed to Washington DC to seek help from Congress…

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