NTSB Reports on Dali
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a 41-page report (download report) on the containership Dali. The report includes technical…
Shipping Rates Steady Despite ILA Strike Fears
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are preparing to negotiate a new contract, with…
CTPAT: A Shield Against Cargo Exams and Risk Reduction
The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) offers significant benefits for importers in terms of mitigating the risk of cargo…
USTR Seeks Public Input on China and Russia
The Trade Policy Staff Committee is requesting input to assist the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in preparing annual reports for…
Port of LA’s Busiest Month in Two Years
The Port of Los Angeles experienced its busiest month in two years this July, with a 37% increase compared to…
Port Strikes Loom: Airfreight Demand Set to Soar
As the peak season approaches, concerns are mounting over potential US port strikes and their impact on airfreight. The US…
Impact of Ningbo Port Closure
The explosion aboard the YM Mobility at Ningbo Port has resulted in the closure of the Phase III Terminal, one…
China Imposes Restrictions Chemical Exports
Effective Sept. 1, China will impose new restrictions on the export, production, sale, purchasing, and transportation of certain precursor chemicals,…
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US Bans Imports from 5 More Entities
The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force has added five companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List,…
ILA Negotiations Stalled: Strike Looms
Negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) have stalled, with a strike threatened if…
CIRB Clears Way for Possible Rail Strike
The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has approved a potential rail strike starting as early as August 22 due to…