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Apr 19, 2016

Government of Canada announces new Niagara Foreign Trade Zone Point

The Government of Canada has recently announced the designation of the Niagara Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Point, serving… Read more 

Apr 19, 2016

Phytosanitary import permit changes due to European grapevine moth (EGM)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) advises of new regulatory requirements effective April 11, 2016 and July 1, 2016… Read more 

Apr 19, 2016

Ports need changes to improve performance

In order to thrive in the contemporary trade environment, ports will have to make adjustments.

Apr 16, 2016

No capacity crisis solution in sight

Maritime shippers are plagued by overcapacity with still more on the way for some others, and that has… Read more 

Apr 14, 2016

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 

Apr 12, 2016

Keeping up with the beat of change

Here at Livingston, we’re continuously monitoring changes in policies and practices that impact international trade. Our staff members, in… Read more 

Apr 12, 2016

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

Focus country: Mexico Mexico is a Spanish-speaking country bordering southern United States. It’s well known for its Pacific… Read more 

Apr 12, 2016

Understanding maritime weight requirements under the SOLAS Convention

During the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) session that took place in November 2014, a new amendment to the… Read more 

Apr 12, 2016

The Turkey-Russia tensions: A recap

Written by Marek Drabik, GTM Governance – EMEA The crisis in relations between Russia and Turkey started with… Read more 

Apr 12, 2016

North Korea and UN Sanctions – What’s New This Time?

In the aftermath of the February 2016 North Korean missile launch, a new and tougher set of sanctions… Read more