News / Regulatory

Canada upset over U.S. labeling rule

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:55:00 GMT

U.S. country of origin labeling has "led to the disintegration of the North American supply chain, created unpredictability in the market and imposed additional costs for producers on both sides of the border,” Canadian officials said.

FAA aids Dutch Caribbean

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:11:31 GMT

NTSB issues report on Delta Mariner accident

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:39:45 GMT

Bridge collapses on major U.S.-Canada link

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:36:05 GMT

Three people were pulled from the river with minor injuries. Chief John Batiste of the Washington State Patrol said early indications were that a truck struck the overhead of the I-5 bridge, north of Seattle, causing the collapse.

Executive moves

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:02:57 GMT

EU Parliament: Proceed with U.S. free-trade talks

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:59:21 GMT

“An ambitious and comprehensive agreement would give a badly-needed, low-cost boost to our economies,” member Vital Moreira said before the vote.

Florida provides new support for trade, logistics

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:27:24 GMT

Workforce Florida Inc. last week announced the availability of a $2 million Quick Response Training Challenge Grant for employers in Florida's logistics and trade industry.

FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:09 GMT

U.S. targets trade buildup in Latin America

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:23:13 GMT

Concerns about U.S. Merchant Marine aired at hearing

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:21:06 GMT

Auggie Tellez, executive vice president of the Seafarers International Union, said in testimony the U.S.-flag vessel industry already lost a third of food aid cargo last year because of a change in the MAP-21 transportation law.

U.S., Burma start trade dialogue

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:19:09 GMT

The United States and Burma have signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) on Tuesday, establishing a platform for ongoing dialogue and cooperation on trade and investment issues between the two governments.

Canadian retail sales flat in March

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:08:06 GMT

EU adds 37 million euros to fight piracy

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:55:07 GMT

The money will be used to develop the legal system in the affected countries, strengthen financial oversight systems that could prevent the flow of money to pirates, share expertise and training, and provide security support.

Association to certify truckers against trafficking

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:46:37 GMT

Washington Notebook: Virginia transport politics, Commerce's export awards

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:44:52 GMT

Florida Gov. Scott's budget favors ports

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:28:39 GMT

World War II ships pose pollution threat

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:13:34 GMT

U.S. to strengthen trade with Tunisia

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:06:38 GMT

Report: China will assist its shipping industry

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:03:51 GMT

Xinhua quoted He Jianzhong, China's vice minister of transportation, as saying the government would assist companies in several ways, including offering subsidies to encourage retirement of old ships to reduce supply and improve safety.

FMC proposes OTI reforms

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:14:28 GMT

Under the proposed rule, licensed OTIs, which include non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOs) and freight forwarders, would have to renew their licenses every two years with the agency. Currently, OTIs have no such requirement.