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Nov 19, 2024
Canada Steps In to End Labor Disputes

The Canadian federal government intervened with final and binding arbitration to resolve labor disputes at West Coast ports in British…

Nov 19, 2024
2024 Election: Industry Concerns and Expectations

The outcome of the 2024 U.S. election has sparked discussions about its impact on international trade, particularly regarding a possible…

Nov 13, 2024
UNCTAD Calls for Global Cooperation in Shipping

Global trade is experiencing disruptions due to challenges at the Suez and Panama Canals, influenced by geopolitical tensions and climate…

Nov 8, 2024
EU Implements CV Duties on Chinese BEVs

The European Commission has implemented definitive countervailing (CV) duties on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) imported from China for a period…

Nov 6, 2024
Port of Montreal Hit by Indefinite Strike

Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal will begin an indefinite strike at Termont terminals on October 31, protesting scheduling practices.…

Nov 5, 2024
ILA to Resume Negotiations in November

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) will restart contract negotiations in November. Discussions will…

Nov 4, 2024
Post-Peak Season Rate Drops, Labor and Election Pressures Loom

West Coast rates fell by 19% in October, while East Coast prices dropped 41% from September, likely influenced by stronger…

Oct 23, 2024
China Targets European Brandy

The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39% on European brandy. This decision follows the recent vote…

Oct 21, 2024
Mandatory DGD and MSDS for Ningbo Port

The China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has introduced new rules requiring carriers to submit a mandatory Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD)…

Oct 18, 2024
Overtime Ban Impacts Montreal Terminals

An overtime strike initiated by the Longshoremen’s Union Local 375 at the Port of Montreal has raised concerns about potential…