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Talking Trade with FMC Acting Chairman Michael Khouri

Khouri sat down with the Adam Smith Project to discuss the FMC’s role as a regulatory agency in the ever-changing container shipping industry and what’s on his agenda for the remainder of 2019.

Feb 18, 2019

Talking Trade with FMC Acting Chairman Michael Khouri

Khouri sat down with the Adam Smith Project to discuss the FMC’s role as a regulatory agency in the ever-changing container shipping industry and what’s on his agenda for the remainder of 2019.

Feb 18, 2019

Panalpina in talks with Agility as DSV sweetens its offer

The Swiss forwarding company Panalpina and Kuwait-based Agility talk “partnership opportunities” while the Danish firm DSV makes an all-cash offer for Panalpina.

Feb 15, 2019

Panalpina in talks with Agility as DSV sweetens its offer

The Swiss forwarding company Panalpina and Kuwait-based Agility talk “partnership opportunities” while the Danish firm DSV makes an all-cash offer for Panalpina.

Feb 15, 2019

Analyst: Enforcement will be hard for U.S.-China talks

But U.S.-China Business Council President Erin Ennis indicated she sees a path forward in negotiations.

Feb 14, 2019

Analyst: Enforcement will be hard for U.S.-China talks

But U.S.-China Business Council President Erin Ennis indicated she sees a path forward in negotiations.

Feb 14, 2019

Portman: White House gave input on trade security bill

The bill would realign Section 232 investigative authorities with the Defense Department and let Congress strike down any ordered duties through a resolution of disapproval.

Feb 13, 2019

Portman: White House gave input on trade security bill

The bill would realign Section 232 investigative authorities with the Defense Department and let Congress strike down any ordered duties through a resolution of disapproval.

Feb 13, 2019

Maersk acquires Vandegrift to grow customs brokerage

Maersk said its purchase will increase its North American customs staff from 80 to 250.

Feb 12, 2019

Maersk acquires Vandegrift to grow customs brokerage

Maersk said its purchase will increase its North American customs staff from 80 to 250.

Feb 12, 2019

Talking Trade with FMC Acting Chairman Michael Khouri

Talking Trade with FMC Acting Chairman Michael Khouri

Panalpina in talks with Agility as DSV sweetens its offer

Panalpina in talks with Agility as DSV sweetens its offer

Analyst: Enforcement will be hard for U.S.-China talks

Analyst: Enforcement will be hard for U.S.-China talks

Portman: White House gave input on trade security bill

Portman: White House gave input on trade security bill

Maersk acquires Vandegrift to grow customs brokerage

Maersk acquires Vandegrift to grow customs brokerage

Talking Trade with FMC Acting Chairman Michael Khouri

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Official: Mexico considering USMCA ‘as it is’

Undersecretary said her government is “not considering anything” other than the agreement as it is written, amid calls from some Democrats to renegotiate certain parts.

By Brian Bradley, Published in 6 hours

Trump says he again could delay raise in China tariffs

Section 301 tariffs across $200 billion worth of goods from China are set to rise from 10 percent to 25 percent on March 2, unless the U.S. and China can reach an agreement.

By Brian Bradley, Published in 6 hours

XPO shares plunge after earnings miss

FedEx shares also tumble over speculation that Amazon may handle more logistics work in house.

By Chris Dupin, Published 3 days ago

USDOT’s multimodal grant funding nears $1.2 billion

The Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development program receives funding for grants for the first time in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019.

By Jon Shumake, Published 3 days ago

Guidance issued for importers affected by ship fire

Customs and Border Protection said shipments on board the Yantian Express were in the process of being released prior to arrival in the U.S.

By Chris Gillis, Published 3 days ago

AAPA wants more investment in multimodal projects

An increase in the gas tax and maintaining balanced economic regulation in railroading also were discussed during Wednesday’s Senate committee hearing.

By Jon Shumake, Published 4 days ago

Maersk lays out global customs brokerage ambitions

Customs house brokerage is a “sticky” service, and that’s what makes it attractive.

By Chris Dupin, Published 5 days ago

Redwood Logistics driving to double in size

Backed by CI Capital, the Chicago-based company already has made two acquisitions this year.

By Chris Dupin, Published 5 days ago

Commentary: Stop flying backward on U.S. air imports

U.S. freight forwarders are frustrated by the lack of details from the airlines about their arrived imports, let alone the payment terms and conditions.

By Peter Gruettner, Published 5 days ago

New England Motor Freight files for bankruptcy

The New Jersey-based less-than-truckload carrier plans for an “orderly wind-down of its operations.”

By Jon Shumake, Published 6 days ago

HMM reports operating loss of $513 million in 2018

But Hyundai Merchant Marine saw growing revenue and a smaller operating loss in the fourth quarter.

By Chris Dupin, Published 6 days ago

USTR collects comments for Special 301 review

Commenters call for China to be identified for the 15th straight year as a country of major intellectual property concerns.

By Brian Bradley, Published 6 days ago

Redwood Logistics acquiring Chicago neighbor Strive

The two firms will create a multimodal logistics company with more than $1 billion in freight under management.

By Chris Dupin, Published 7 days ago

Commentary: Self-disclose? An exporter’s question

When a company discovers a possible violation of U.S. export laws, it must carefully consider whether it’s necessary to file a voluntary self-disclosure.

By Paul DiVecchio, Published 7 days ago

Forwarders slow to get on board screening program

The Airforwarders Association has found that direct participation by smaller forwarders in the Air Cargo Advanced Screening program remains minimal.

By Chris Gillis, Published 10 days ago

House testimony: Infrastructure modernization essential

A vehicle miles traveled program is the country’s “only viable future” for fixing the Highway Trust Fund, Ranking Member Sam Graves says.

By Jon Shumake, Published 10 days ago

Year-over-year air cargo growth lower in 2018

The International Air Transportation Association expects a slightly higher figure — 3.7 percent growth — in 2019.

By Chris Dupin, Published 10 days ago

Public-private partnerships can boost projects’ value

P3s incentivize on-time and on-budget projects and harness the innovation of the private sector, Nossaman LLP partner says.

By Jon Shumake, Published 10 days ago

Bills introduced to check president’s 232 powers

The reintroduction of the Trade Security Act is the most recent proposal to check the executive branch’s ability to impose national security-based trade remedies.

By Brian Bradley, Published 11 days ago

DSV is still keen on acquisitions

CEO Jens Bjørn Andersen tells analysts consolidation makes sense in an “extremely fragmented” 3PL industry.

By Chris Dupin, Published 11 days ago

Other News

FTR forecasts trucking spot rates to fall in 2019

By Jon Shumake, Published Feb 18, 2019

Next Panama Canal administrator, deputy named

By Jon Shumake, Published Feb 18, 2019

Virginia International Gateway stack-yard project done

By Jon Shumake, Published Feb 18, 2019

Rotterdam reports record-breaking 2018 throughput

By Jon Shumake, Published Feb 18, 2019

Port of Hamburg highlights rail growth

By Chris Dupin, Published Feb 18, 2019

Upgrades under way at Port of Wilmington

By Jon Shumake, Published Feb 18, 2019

Tank ship operator sentenced for dumping oily waste

By Chris Gillis, Published Feb 15, 2019

Safety rule to improve oil train spill response readiness

By Jon Shumake, Published Feb 15, 2019

German firm fined $5.5 million for sanctions violations

By Chris Gillis, Published Feb 15, 2019

MOL Tribute sets loading record with 19,190 TEUs

By Jon Shumake, Published Feb 15, 2019

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