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Obama’s UK trade ‘threats’ highlight limited post-EU options
President Barack Obama's decision to wade into the debate over whether the U.K. should remain in the European… Read more
Time is running out for TTIP
Time is running out for the U.S. and European Union to complete a trade pact, according to President… Read more
South Korea, Mexico agree to restart free trade discussions
One Pacific nation not involved in the Trans Pacific Partnership is working on a trade agreement of its… Read more
In Japan, the Diet deliberates TPP
The long running debate over the implementation of the Trans Pacific Partnership has colored the political landscape of… Read more
As SOLAS deadline nears, Canada and others prepare to adapt
While there have been some requests for a later deadline for the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) amendments to… Read more
Indonesia continues to mull TPP membership
While 12 countries have already signed the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and are now in the ratification process,… Read more
Exporters push for VGM rule delay
The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) container-weighing rules have shippers rushing to assure compliance by July 1, and U.S.… Read more
Shippers ask governments to harmonize VGM guidance
Shippers are urging government to harmonize container weighing guidelines ahead of pending regulations adopted by the International Maritime… Read more
Most shippers are unprepared for July’s VGM rules
On July 1, new global regulations will be implemented requiring shippers and forwarders to weigh containers before loading them… Read more
The foggy future of the TPP
President Barack Obama's Asian pivot may run into problems rooted in politics.