The comment period and testimony related to President Trumps Section 301 China Tariffs investigation have finished. The basic outcome is that there will not be any additional tariffs at this… Read more »
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GSP Bill Passes the House
Good morning, just a quick update on GSP. On February 8th H.R. 4979 was introduced to the House of Representatives – this bill includes the renewal of GSP for a… Read more »
Steel Import Investigation
Yesterday the US Department of Commerce published the hearing schedule for the investigation of Steel imports. The investigation is very troubling to most in the steel industry since they have… Read more »
Carriers prepare for West Coast Strike
As the West Coast ILA contract negotiations get underway carriers are already figuring out how they can protect themselves. There are talks of contingency surcharge of $800 per 20 and… Read more »
Terminals Closed Good Friday
Please be advised that ALL container terminals in the Port of New York/New Jersey are scheduled to be closed on Good Friday – April 18th, 2014. The exam sites (except… Read more »
Trucking Delays at NJ Terminals AGAIN
As of this morning the Port Authority is diverting truck traffic away from Maher Terminals for the 2nd straight day until the congestion clears. This means more traffic for the… Read more »
East Coast Strike
GOOD NEWS – The strike has been avoided. Both sides have agreed to a 90 day extension and will continue to negotiate. Fat Loss Program For Men. An Overview On… Read more »
Test & Hold Policy
01/12 – The FDA has implemented a “test & hold” policy for all imports of orange juice beginning immediately. The hold could delay shipments for 5 – 10 business days… Read more »
UPDATED 10/02/09 116 Days to Go – Are You Ready
With $5,000 penalties and Do Not Load messages just around the corner have your suppliers been sending the ISF form on time. I know there has been a lot of… Read more »
Hurricane Sandy Port Update
Post Sandy Update: 5 Further to our update of yesterday, we have following to report: Channels: US Coast Guard issued the following advisory notice today: “The Port of New York… Read more »