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novembre 9, 2020
EU to Impose Tariffs on $4 billion of U.S. Goods
The European Union is moving forward with plans to apply new tariffs to $4 billion of American goods. The taxes, authorized by the World Trade Organization last month, go into effect on November 10 and affect items such as tractors,…
READ MORE >novembre 5, 2020
South Carolina Booming as Major Distribution Hub
According to the AJOT, South Carolina will soon boast the U.S. East Coast’s deepest harbor with expanding capabilities for handling mega-containerships. The state is enjoying a boom as a preferred distribution hub, with Walmart the latest to announce plans for…
READ MORE >octobre 23, 2020
EMO Trans Launches New Government Vertical
EMO Trans is very pleased to announce a new business vertical centered on the U.S. government. Baltimore Branch Manager Stephen Schein says, "Since becoming the Branch Manager for the Baltimore office, one of my chief goals has been to…
READ MORE >octobre 20, 2020
Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Oakland Ports Report Very Positive Results
The Port of Long Beach, California has reported a 12.5% jump in September container volumes, while Los Angeles recorded its best quarter in 114 years and Oakland had its best September ever for import volume.
READ MORE >octobre 20, 2020
Investment Bank Bullish on U.S. Inventory Restocking
Investment bank Jefferies has issued an exceptionally bullish report on import flows. Inventory restocking should remain heavy all the way into 2021.
READ MORE >octobre 15, 2020
USTR Launches Investigation into Use of Illegal Timber by Vietnam
The U.S. Trade Representative is initiating an investigation of Vietnam's acts, policies, and practices related to the import and use of timber that is illegally harvested or traded. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) seeks comments regarding…
READ MORE >octobre 15, 2020
Transportation Secretary Announces Grants for U.S. Ports
The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the award of more than $220 million in discretionary grant funding to improve port facilities in 16 states and territories through the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program…
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