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Aug 23, 2024
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…

Jul 9, 2024
APHIS Enforcement FY 2023 Overview

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has released its report on enforcement activities for FY 2023. Key statistics…

Jun 21, 2024
CBP Fact Sheet: FY 2023 Milestones

On June 12, CBP issued a fact sheet outlining its achievements and milestones during FY 2023. This includes processing over…

Jun 10, 2024
FMC: Decline in D&D Billings

During a May 29 meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), an official from the commission reported that detention and…

May 7, 2024
APHIS announces user fee increase

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a final rule to increase…

May 6, 2024
FMC’s final rule on D&D billing requirements

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced final rule on demurrage and detention (D&D) billing, mandating specific information on invoices,…

Mar 21, 2024
USTR aims for supply chain resilience

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking comments to inform the development of trade and investment…

Mar 7, 2024
FMC issues D&D guidelines

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has established regulations concerning demurrage and detention (D&D) billing requirements. This final rule will come…

Feb 15, 2024
Stakeholders Advocate FMC Action on Red Sea Crisis

On February 7, 2024, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) held an informal public hearing to examine the impacts on shipping…

Jan 25, 2024
Shipper seeks $2M relief over D&D charges

As the shipping industry anticipates a new ruling from the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regarding detention and demurrage (D&D) charges,…