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Softwood lumber export tax trigger reached; rates begin April 1, 2015
Under the terms of the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA), the trigger for an increase in the export… Read more
Air cargo industry predicting strong 2015
The international air cargo industry experienced its longest peak season in sometime during the latter half of last… Read more
FMC reviewing demurrage charge assessment practices
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is “evaluating” the use of port congestion-related demurrage fees by carriers and terminal… Read more
Trade Promotion Authority nearing final stages
After months on end of ongoing debate about granting President Barack Obama and his administration trade promotion authority… Read more
Lithium batteries transportation rule extended until August 7, 2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has extended the mandatory compliance… Read more
Portland lagging behind as West Coast port activity heats up
Most West Coast ports were bustling with activity this week as marine terminals order full vessel, yard and… Read more
Port workers, employers finally reach tentative agreement
After an embattled nine months of ongoing talks between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore… Read more
U.S. Labor Secretary says White House will get involved if no ILWU-PMA deal reached soon
The U.S. Labor Secretary on Thursday told the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association… Read more
Port operators work to clear backlog as ILWU-PMA negotiations continue
With at least 50 container ships anchored off the West Coast on Tuesday, the eyes of the international… Read more
Head of labor department to mediate West Coast ports contract dispute
Labor negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have come… Read more