The Loadstar reports that, according to industry analyst Alphaliner, at least 100 panamax-class containerships need to be scrapped if owners expect to see charter rates return to break-even levels. The classic panamax – ships of 4,000-5,100 teu – has struggled with…
READ MORE >BIS Issues New Regulatory Requirement for Hong Kong On January 19, 2017, BIS published new regulatory requirements pertaining to Hong Kong. For additional information, please review the rule or the Frequently Asked Questions.
READ MORE >The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee has created a working group to examine ways to accelerate the issuance of U.S. Customs and Border Protection rulings.
READ MORE >U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched a multi-year, phased initiative to modernize the way it collects duties, taxes, and fees. The initiative will focus on eliminating inefficiencies such as collecting money through cash and checks, which can create delays.
READ MORE >With all of the recent changes in the export environment, the U.S. Census Bureau has revised its AES Compliance Seminar outreach program. The new program features relevant topics and insight in the current export environment as well as exports in…
READ MORE >The Loadstar reports that a green paper published on January 23 outlines UK government proposals for a new national industrial strategy. Freight and supply chain representatives are eager to see if the proposals will boost the logistics sector.
READ MORE >President Trump has signed an order withdrawing the U.S. from the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal. Reuters reports that after the U.S.’s exit, other nations are hoping to keep the deal alive.
READ MORE >The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is accepting comments through March 20 on a proposed rule that would ease restrictions on the importation of certain types of plant pests, biological control agents, and foreign soil.
READ MORE >EMO Trans China offices will be closed from Friday, January 27 to Thursday, February 2. The offices will resume work on Friday, February 3.
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