Trade and Compliance

The voyage is being withdrawn due to China’s National Day holiday.

CBP collected feedback on its joint Air Cargo Advance Screening program with the TSA.

Investment will be used for research and development, product innovation and hiring.

Cameron and Hacegaba named co-leaders; Born’s contract extended; and Doorley promoted.

The Florida port set a record for July as it moves forward with channel dredging project.

Excluding one-offs, net profit increases 70.1 percent in tough environment.

Container throughput climbed another 7.9 percent from the previous monthly high set last year.

The grants will fund 408 infrastructure projects at 226 U.S. airports.

The latest round of talks between the U.S. and Mexico on a potential bilateral pact is set to continue this weekend.

Third-party logistics providers say they can help deal with truck and driver shortages.

The blockchain-backed digital documentation was used for a shipment of clothing from China to Slovenia.

Company owners charged with worker safety violations that contributed to the deaths of two employees.

The Swedish port handled about 152,000 cars during the first six months of 2018.

The Coast Guard is prepared to conduct port assessments as quickly as possible to restart cargo deliveries after the storm.

Tax and regulatory cuts boosted the return of manufacturing jobs to American shores, but a trade war could change that.

ATA says recruiting, retaining drivers is industry’s biggest challenge.

Average carbon dioxide emissions from ocean container transport fell 1 percent from 2016 to 2017.

The logistics software company says acquisition will enhance its ability to collect and leverage real-time information.

Commentary from NCBFAA’s Megan Montgomery: Landmark move cumulation of 30 years of trade modernization support from FMC.

The logistics software solutions provider adds 22 companies and grows profits by more than $8.5 million.

Commerce determines imports from Canada, China, Greece, India, South Korea and Turkey have hurt U.S. producers.

The revamped Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism will adopt several changes as its rollout ramps up in FY 2019.

Cannata, Schiller and Tierney join leadership team; Vekshin tapped to lead charter cargo operations.

American Association of Port Authorities will testify additional duties would reduce competitiveness.

Public input welcomed as proposed changes to hours-of-service rules are under review.

“Yuanben blockchain technology will protect the global freight of the Silk Road,” says platform head.

The airline’s parent, NYK Group, has outlined a plan to get its grounded freighters back to the skies.

Imports subject to both a safeguard tariff and an antidumping or countervailing duty order will be a focus for regulatory auditors.

The Army Corps of Engineers signs off on channel dredging expected to cost more than $157 million.

Revenues for domestic operators exceeded $700 billion in 2017, a 3.4 percent increase from the year before.

Kramer appointed as president; Hughes named director of sales; and Atkinson tapped as senior director of supply chain.

Deputy USTR Jeffrey Gerrish says, “We have called on Mexico and Canada to increase transparency, simplify processes.”

Entry type 86 will be integrated into the Automated Broker Interface early next year.

Throughput at terminals operated by the Northwest Seaport Alliance grew 10.6 percent in July.

The association’s letter to lawmakers pushes for resources for three federal programs.

The world’s largest container shipping company is now digitally distributing its contract rates and amendments.

The less-than-truckload tech provider will launch a rating solution that will provide a base rate for intra-Canada shipments.

Capacity crunch could curtail growth.

DRIVE-Safe Act would pave the way for truck drivers younger than 21 to legally cross state lines.

A New Hampshire company alleges Growers Express and C.H. Robinson violated intellectual property rights law.

Authorizations for data access and sharing, new processes and resource optimization sought.

Law enforcement stopped 23 containers filled with knockoff handbags, wallets and belts valued at more than $450 million.

The freight-matching tech firm plans to use funding to expand geographically and hire more employees.

Airline names managing director of cargo operations; supply chain integration platform hires two vice presidents.

Drewry’s World Container Index stands at $1,759.86 per FEU, up 4 percent from last week and up 12.6 percent year-over-year.

Importers are still paying rates that were in place prior to enactment of tax reform legislation.

Container throughput climbed 4.6 percent in July after four consecutive monthly declines.

U.S. truckload rates surged 10.2 percent in July, the largest year-over-year percentage increase in more than a decade.

July figure marks the largest year-over-year increase since 2011.

Treasury Department says two of the companies illicitly ship cigarettes, a trade generating more than $1 billion annually.

Railway and railcar repair company announce senior management promotions; industry veteran joins board.

Report from BluJay Solutions and Adelante SCM says drones and driverless trucks will not deliver most supply chain benefits.

Freight forwarder learns the hard way not to ignore red flags.

Technology will be applied to verify NAFTA and CAFTA certificates of origin.

The Canadian port handled 72.1 million metric tons of cargo during the first half of the year.

Automaker wants to use foreign-sourced navigation apparatus in California plants.

Throughput of containerized cargo at the Southern California port fell 4.4 percent after several months of growth.

A decline in both laden imports and exports was offset by surging empty container movements in June.

Leadership changes are announced, promotions are carried out and key roles are filled.

Quick Quotes generates pricing for standard and reefer containers in less than 30 seconds.

Applicants are doing business in New Jersey, California and Florida.

Charleston Harbor deepening part of expansion work under way.

The Georgia Ports Authority increased year-over-year container and roll-on/roll-off cargo volumes.

The logistics provider and container terminal operator finalizes deal to buy Estonia-based Transiidikeskuse AS.

Commentary: Without a regulatory framework, deterioration, diversion and dysfunction will remain.

MITRE Corp. recommends the Defense Department establish a national supply chain intelligence center.

Fish and Wildlife Service ruling will subject the South American native bird to import and export restrictions.

The independent tanker company recorded a net loss of $12.5 million in Q2.

RAE-I.T. Asset Management cited for improperly packaged lithium battery shipment.

Both of the primary indices show spot container freight rates are up from last year.

The Taiwanese ocean carrier expects a healthier second half of the year, driven by an improving supply-and-demand ratio.

Grants will enhance container-on-barge services in Louisiana, Virginia, New York and Connecticut.

Madrid-based company touted as leader in Spanish customs and border compliance technology.

More than 100 ships, many at Gulf Coast ports, have been affected, and the first lawsuit has been filed.

TradeLens is designed to promote more efficient and secure global trade.

ITC decision authorizes the continued collection of antidumping duties on imports from Taiwan and South Korea.

From service withdrawals to scrapping, the industry tries to find balance.

The Americans for Modern Transportation is speaking out against the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s push for tax breaks.

Global demand for air cargo grew 2.7 percent in June following increases of 4.2 percent in May and 5.2 percent in April.

The Commerce Department in a countervailing duty investigation found evidence of government subsidies used by Vietnam to support exports of laminated woven sacks.

U.S. beef and lamb shipments to other countries increased.

Agreement hailed as “important step in ensuring that American farmers and ranchers can continue to expand their exports.”

Sandler Travis attorney Lenny Feldman and Avalon Risk Management CEO Lisa Gelsomino will head up the Customs Operations Advisory Committee.

The United States’ deficit in goods and services trade climbed 7.4 percent in June after narrowing to its lowest level in 18 months in May.

The WCI surged 13.5 percent last week, while the SCFI grew 3.1 percent compared with the previous week.

Carriers are “desperate” to increase their fleets to keep up with demand, but supply is limited, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence.

Ocean carriers transported just under 14 million TEUs in June, a 1.3 percent increase from the same month a year ago.

The Class I railway benefited from increased volumes, higher average revenue per car/unit, a tight trucking market and a lower effective income tax rate.

“Canada remains disappointed with the final duty rates announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce,” says foreign affairs minister.

Alliance wants to ground FAA reauthorization bill provision it calls “dangerous” and “reckless.”

AAR senior VP says despite the continued strength of the U.S. economy, recent trade policy moves could have a negative impact on freight rail volumes.

The multimodal transportation service provider plans to use proceeds from a potential sale toward new service lines, existing businesses and technology.

Revenues growth of 17.7 percent attributed to yield improvement, higher shipments and tonnage, and increased fuel surcharge revenues.

Growth in North America attributed to higher fuel prices, lack of truck capacity and strong economic performance.

Firms shed 1,300 jobs during July, but June hiring figures were revised upward.

Arbitrator finds government attempted to evade contractual obligations.

The European Union said it will not allow the United Kingdom to continue benefiting from its customs procedures and duty collection once it exits the EU customs union.

The Hong Kong-based containership leasing giant’s net earnings shot up 140.5 percent.

“U.S. prices for both soybeans and soymeal are currently the most competitive on the market.”

Attorney Benjamin Trogdon joined the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission in 2000.