Archive: octubre 2018
octubre 29, 2018
EU-Vietnam Deal Seen as Stepping Stone for Agreement with ASEAN
EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström said last week that the EU’s ambitious trade deal made with Vietnam could pave the way for an agreement with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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C-TPAT Among Topics of Maritime Security Committee Meeting
The Department of Homeland Security’s National Maritime Security Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting November 6-7 in Houston, Texas. This meeting will be broadcast via web and teleconference, and requests to participate are due by November 1. A variety…
READ MORE >octubre 25, 2018
Latin America’s Potential Discussed at Recent Symposium
Latin America is considered one of the most promising regions in terms of growth in demand for airfreight capacity due to the recovery of its largest economy, Brazil, and an increased demand for e-commerce. However, there are some roadblocks in…
READ MORE >octubre 25, 2018
Port of Rotterdam Explores Blockchain Technology
The Port of Rotterdam is participating in a container logistics pilot project based on blockchain technology. The ultimate goal is to achieve the complete, paperless integration of physical, administrative, and financial streams within international distribution chains. The development of the…
READ MORE >octubre 22, 2018
South Carolina Ports Authority Announces Expansion at Inland Port
As its inland port in Greer marked its fifth year of operations, the South Carolina Ports Authority says it is planning an expansion of the facility that links the Port of Charleston and the Upstate by rail. The port is…
READ MORE >octubre 18, 2018
China Customs Announces Measures to Expedite Cargo Clearance
The General Administration of Customs (GAC) in China has announced new measures to expedite cargo clearance and reduce administrative charges as part of efforts to facilitate foreign trade. Clearance documents subject to verification at ports will be reduced from 86…
READ MORE >octubre 17, 2018
Ports of LA and Long Beach to Implement Revised PierPass on Nov. 19
Members of the West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) announced this week that the revised OffPeak program for providing extended gate hours at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach—informally known as PierPass 2.0—is expected to start on November 19,…
READ MORE >octubre 11, 2018
New Corporate Address Beginning October 15
EMO Trans' New York corporate offices in Baldwin and Freeport are moving. Effective Monday, October 15, the new address will be: EMO Trans Inc. 377 Oak Street, Garden City, NY 11530 PLEASE NOTE: The main switchboard phone number will remain…
READ MORE >octubre 11, 2018
SE U.S. Port Conditions Slowly Returning to Normal
While port operations are returning to normal following Hurricane Michael, some ports are still contending with high winds.
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