April 2018
China has announced another list of US exports that will be subject to China import tariffs, if the US goes forward with the proposed punitive tariffs on China's exports.
The full list contains 106 items, many of which are US agriculture exports, including beef, soybeans, corn, wheat, orange juice, tobacco, and cranberries.
Officials at the Agriculture Transportation Coalition state: “This shaping up to be a tumultuous year for ag shippers already buffeted ...
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The City of North Port and the International Trade Hub at Port Manatee are teaming with Chile’s trade commissioner in efforts to expand commercial links.
“We look forward to realizing vast untapped potential for enhanced ties with both North Port and Port Manatee,” Sacha Garafulic, Chile’s Miami-based trade commissioner, said on ...
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Emirates SkyCargo has transported leading equines for a variety of championship events across the globe.
The carrier most recently flew in some of the world’s most highly
rated racehorses to Dubai for the Dubai World Cup Championship, one of
the most anticipated and prestigious horse racing events in the world.
Some of the leading ...
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JAXPORT’s container volumes grew 25% during the month of February, compared to the same period last year. More than 100,346 twenty-foot equivalent units (or TEUs, the industry standard for measuring containers) moved through JAXPORT in February 2018 compared to 80,412 moved in February 2017.
The port’s Asian container volumes continue to ...
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Trade tensions are heightening between the US and many of its largest trade partners. While this extends to its almost traditional sparring with mainland China, it has also embroiled a number of nations normally seen as allies, including Canada, Mexico and the EU. Overall, the persistent adoption of provocative tactics ...
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Through the use of NOAA’s Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®), super-sized ships coming through the recently expanded Panama Canal can now more safely and efficiently enter the Miami seaport. In addition to the improved vessel safety, past NOAA studies have shown that a PORTS system, like the one dedicated by ...
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Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd., or ONE, has announced five senior executives who are responsible for regions, including East Asia, South Asia, Europe and Africa, North America and Latin America, meeting customers’ needs and strengthening the ONE brand in regional markets.
Nobuo Ishida is serving as President, Region Head of North ...
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Containerized cargo volume moving through this city is expected to increase 2% annually for the next five years. The catalyst for growth: a nearly $700 million injection of capital from outside investors. That’s the message Port of Oakland officials delivered to trade and transportation leaders here this week.
“This is good, ...
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The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has released its Section 301 tariff proposal for public comment, covering approximately 1,300 tariff lines. Written comments are due to USTR by Friday, May 11, 2018.
USCBC President John Frisbie released a statement after USTR's announcement, noting that, "China needs to substantially improve market access and competitive ...
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Werner Enterprises has announced the grand opening of its new Joliet, Illinois,terminal, replacing its Channahon, Illinois, drop yard.
The 64,100-square foot building will provide professional drivers with the latest amenities, including: driver simulators, computer based training (CBT), laundry facilities, fitness rooms, showers, a quiet lounge, phone charging stations, complimentary ice, an ...
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