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Tariffs help ports reach record volumes but slowdown looms

SCPA CEO Jim Newsome told CNBC the Port of Charleston is expecting an unusually late slack season as a result of retailers front-loading cargoes ahead of increases in import tariffs.

Dec 12, 2018

Tariffs help ports reach record volumes but slowdown looms

SCPA CEO Jim Newsome told CNBC the Port of Charleston is expecting an unusually late slack season as a result of retailers front-loading cargoes ahead of increases in import tariffs.

Dec 12, 2018

President enacts bill that revises Shipping Act

The new law includes provisions aimed at protecting suppliers such as U.S. marine terminal operators, tug boat operators and bunkering companies.

Dec 6, 2018

President enacts bill that revises Shipping Act

The new law includes provisions aimed at protecting suppliers such as U.S. marine terminal operators, tug boat operators and bunkering companies.

Dec 6, 2018

Huawei CFO accused of violating Iran sanctions

Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested Saturday in Canada, is expected to be extradited to the U.S. to face charges.

Dec 6, 2018

Huawei CFO accused of violating Iran sanctions

Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested Saturday in Canada, is expected to be extradited to the U.S. to face charges.

Dec 6, 2018

Maersk seeks to be carbon neutral by 2050

Container carrier says “carbon neutral vessels must be commercially viable by 2030” to achieve its goal.

Dec 5, 2018

Maersk seeks to be carbon neutral by 2050

Container carrier says “carbon neutral vessels must be commercially viable by 2030” to achieve its goal.

Dec 5, 2018

3PLs face challenges in the year ahead

But the industry is much stronger financially than container liner companies, according to the consulting firm AlixPartners

Dec 4, 2018

3PLs face challenges in the year ahead

But the industry is much stronger financially than container liner companies, according to the consulting firm AlixPartners

Dec 4, 2018

Tariffs help ports reach record volumes but slowdown looms

Tariffs help ports reach record volumes but slowdown looms

President enacts bill that revises Shipping Act

President enacts bill that revises Shipping Act

Huawei CFO accused of violating Iran sanctions

Huawei CFO accused of violating Iran sanctions

Maersk seeks to be carbon neutral by 2050

Maersk seeks to be carbon neutral by 2050

3PLs face challenges in the year ahead

3PLs face challenges in the year ahead

Tariffs help ports reach record volumes but slowdown looms

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Inspection tech, new laws help curb opioid imports

CBP Commissioner Kevin McAleenan tells Senate Judiciary Committee his agency would need at least $300 million annually to increase scanning at ports of entry.

By Brian Bradley, Published in 9 hours

USDOT awards $1.5 billion in transportation grants

Transportation Secretary Chao says the funding will support road, rail, transit and port infrastructure projects across the country.

By Chris Dupin, Published in 9 hours

Commentary: Russia-Ukraine tensions may affect trade

Bluewater Reporting closely monitors geopolitical events because of the potential effect on the ocean liner shipping industry.

By Alexander Ullmann, Published in 9 hours

Spared by earthquake, Port of Alaska still needs rehab

Built in the 1960s, the port needs more than $1 billion to replace old docks and remove what it says was earlier botched construction work.

By Chris Dupin, Published 15 hours ago

FedEx stock tumbles after rating downgrade

Bank of America Merrill Lynch said it dropped the parcel carrier’s rating due to the “surprising” departure of the Express segment’s CEO.

By Ben Meyer, Published 15 hours ago

BIC alleges IP infringement of other lighters

BIC Corp. is seeking a general exclusion order for imports of several different brands of lighters.

By Brian Bradley, Published 15 hours ago

Maersk introduces cargo insurance alternative

Value Protect “can act as a substitute or as supplement to regular cargo insurance.”

By Chris Dupin, Published 15 hours ago

BIS eyes Chemical Weapons Convention’s impact

Information will be used to prepare certification to Congress on whether chemical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms are harmed by the convention’s implementation.

By Chris Gillis, Published 15 hours ago

FMC’s demurrage report a ‘promising beginning’

Innovation teams of industry stakeholders “will meet on a limited, short-term basis to refine commercially viable demurrage and detention approaches.”

By Chris Gillis, Published 2 days ago

ITC determines Chinese aluminum hurts U.S. industry

In the first government self-initiated AD/CVD case since 1985, the ITC voted 5-0 that imports of common alloy aluminum sheet from China materially injure U.S. industry.

By Brian Bradley, Published 2 days ago

Moody’s downgrades Maersk rating

Shipping giant retains investment grade rating, but Moody’s expects it to operate at a higher leverage.

By Chris Dupin, Published 2 days ago

Pelosi raises USMCA enforcement in meeting

The likely future House speaker indicated she is examining labor and environment provisions to determine whether they will be enforceable in practice.

By Brian Bradley, Published 5 days ago

BDP International partners with Greenbriar Equity

Richard J. Bolte Jr. will remain CEO of the Philadelphia-based global logistics and transportation services company.

By Chris Dupin, Published 5 days ago

Commentary: Know your exports

Determining the commodity jurisdiction and classification of a product is the most critical component of any export compliance program.

By Paul DiVecchio, Published 5 days ago

CBP planning blockchain tests for trade compliance

The agency received positive feedback from a recent use case examining NAFTA/CAFTA certificates of origin, a CBP official said Wednesday.

By Brian Bradley, Published 6 days ago

A.T. Kearney: U.S.-China trade war will intensify

Consultants foresee increased economic links between Russia and China.

By Chris Dupin, Published 7 days ago

ITC told U.S., Japan should discuss drawback, CTPAT

Robust customs provisions as part of any agreement would play a crucial role in bilateral trade, industry members said during an International Trade Commission hearing.

By Brian Bradley, Published 7 days ago

Nine WTO dispute panels now reviewing 232 duties

The WTO Dispute Settlement Body on Tuesday agreed to form panels requested by India and Switzerland.

By Brian Bradley, Published 7 days ago

CMA CGM first ocean carrier listed on Freightos

Pilot project will focus on selling transportation on services from China to the United States.

By Chris Dupin, Published 7 days ago

project44 acquires visibility provider GateHouse Logistics

The combined product offering will become “the first truly global visibility platform” and the largest across North America and Europe, according to the companies.

By Ben Meyer, Published 8 days ago

Other News

EU approves trade pact with Japan

By Chris Gillis, Published Dec 12, 2018

Executive Moves: Ascent, Roadrunner, MarineTraffic

By Kim Link-Wills, Published Dec 12, 2018

Symbia Logistics looks to ‘extremely exciting’ future

Published Dec 12, 2018

MNX acquires Network Global’s express division

Published Dec 11, 2018

Executive Moves: TOTE, Waterways Council, Coyne

By Kim Link-Wills, Published Dec 11, 2018

Sixteen OTI license applications under review

By Chris Gillis, Published Dec 11, 2018

Port of Hueneme signs project labor agreement

Published Dec 11, 2018

APL, CNC Line to consolidate intra-Asia business

By Chris Dupin, Published Dec 10, 2018

Agility investing $100 million in digital logistics arm

Published Dec 10, 2018

Ship recycling platform launches

Published Dec 10, 2018

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