As we edge closer to the weekend, a pressing concern looms over the horizon — a potential partial government shutdown slated to start this Saturday, March 23. The heartbeat of this issue is the current deliberations in the Senate over a fiscal year funding package, which has already made its way through the House of […]
Starting March 19, the USDA National Organics Program (NOP) is now in full effect. As of this date, all organic products shipped to the United States need to be accompanied by an NOP Import Certificate, which must be issued through the USDA Organic Integrity Database by a USDA-accredited certifier. In related updates, please refer to […]
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has launched a safeguard investigation in response to a petition filed under Section 201 of the 1974 Trade Act, which aims to determine whether increased imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber are causing substantial injury or threatening to do so to the U.S. industry. The investigation specifically covers fine […]
Navigating through the challenges of the Panama and Suez Canals has become a top priority for the global logistics and shipping industries. These key waterways, critical for the smooth flow of international trade, are facing unprecedented issues that have a ripple effect on supply chains, trade volumes, and freight costs worldwide. In this blog, we […]
The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) met for the first time in its 17th term and unanimously approved six recommendations on export modernization, CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise (Centers), and broker modernization. This is a significant step forward for trade operations and a direct result of the positive relationship between CBP and COAC […]
As global trade continues to thrive, Western importers are facing two major obstacles that are affecting their supply chains on opposite ends of the world. The Suez Canal and the Panama Canal, two vital passageways for international trade, have become significant chokepoints, causing ocean carriers and their clients to readjust their operations. This has also […]
The coronavirus pandemic may have officially ended last year, but its impact on the pharmaceutical industry is far from over. As the nation continues to recover, the effects of the pandemic continue to be felt in the form of drug and medical supply shortages. While the federal government is taking steps to address the issue, […]
A commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden was struck by a missile attack on Wednesday, causing the deaths of at least three people and forcing the rest of the crew to abandon the vessel. The attack was carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels and resulted in significant damage to the ship. The incident occurred […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a summary of its findings from an audit into Boeing and supplier Spirit AeroSystems, which was prompted by a mid-air emergency involving a new Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in January. According to the agency, the audit revealed multiple instances where the companies failed to comply with manufacturing […]
Shipping companies and port operators are advised to re-examine their billing procedures for demurrage and detention to align with the newly introduced rules by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), effective from February 26, 2024. Although the application of these rules is postponed, affected entities might have to modify their billing systems, practices, and policies significantly. […]
