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Sep 23, 2024
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…

Sep 23, 2024
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…

Sep 16, 2024
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…

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…

Aug 23, 2024
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…

Aug 22, 2024
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…

Aug 21, 2024
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…

Aug 20, 2024
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,…

Aug 19, 2024
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,…

Aug 16, 2024
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…