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The inevitable collapse of the Cavendish banana
The fierce trade market for the world's most popular fruit is facing a disastrous turn of events: The… Read more
As the Port of New Orleans grows, it is investing in the future
The Port of New Orleans has had a good year, both in terms of container shipping and cruise… Read more
Congress makes move on port productivity
Congress passed the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act, the nation's first long-term highway bill nearly 10 years and… 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
Port of Wilmington hopes to compete with neighbors
In North Carolina, the officials at the Port of Wilmington hope that an infusion of $35 million will… Read more
China’s need for cold chain improvement
Recent research has highlighted the rising demand for fresh imported perishables in China, as well as the country's… Read more
Air cargo industry to remain in slump through 2016
Air cargo demand was weak through much of 2015, and this year the same sort of anemic traffic… Read more
New container weight rules coming
New rules detailing acceptable container weight verification are set to come into effect on July 1, 2016. The… Read more
WTO issues report in COOL case
On December 7, 2015, a WTO arbitrator issued the report on the level of retaliation that Canada can… Read more
2016 Customs Tariff
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has published Customs Notice 15-037 January 1, 2016 Version of the Departmental Consolidation… Read more