25 Jul
Ocean Freight Bookings: The Digital Keystone for Supply Chain Transformation
As software vendors targeting the containerized supply chain emphasize, revolutionizing the ocean freight booking system is pivotal for broader supply chain digitization. The consensus suggests that enhancing electronic and standardized
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24 Jul
Upcoming Changes to Customs and Border Protection User Fees for FY 2025
In an important update for all importers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced revisions to certain user fees under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for Fiscal
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23 Jul
Ocean Freight Bookings: Catalyst for Supply Chain Digitization, Say Software Vendors
Changes in how ocean freight bookings are managed are poised to drive comprehensive digitization across containerized supply chains, according to software vendors specializing in solutions for shippers and forwarders. The
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22 Jul
CMA CGM Partners with Google to Enhance Global Shipping Operations with AI
CMA CGM has revealed a new alliance with Google aimed at embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into its worldwide shipping operations, the company announced on Thursday. This collaboration will also encompass
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19 Jul
Announcing an Importer’s Additional Declaration in the Automated Commercial Environment Specific to Antidumping/Countervailing Duty Certifications
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce), in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is announcing a new functionality in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for importers entering merchandise
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18 Jul
Climate Activist Labels Biofuel as an ‘Unsustainable’ Green Solution
While ocean carriers view biofuel as a temporary solution rather than a means to meet short-term emissions reduction targets, a new study has highlighted the unsustainability of biofuel production for
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17 Jul
DHS Task Force Expands UFLPA Enforcement to Include Aluminum, PVC, and Seafood
On July 9, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), leading the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), released an updated strategy under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) to
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16 Jul
Rising E-commerce Volume Highlights Need for Specialized Handling Code: IATA
ASTANA — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has emphasized the urgent need for a special handling code for e-commerce freight due to sustained volume growth and its increasing dominance
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15 Jul
Houston Shipping Industry Shows Progress Over Weekend Post-Hurricane Beryl
The authorities at Port Houston and Houston Airports have requested continued patience from the shipping industry through the weekend as they work to resume operations after Hurricane Beryl. The recovery
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