The U.S. Government, through the Department of Justice, Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has issued a joint compliance note emphasizing the significance of voluntary self-disclosures regarding potential violations of U.S. sanctions, export controls, and other national security laws. The […]
On July 20, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a comprehensive report titled “Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Agencies Should Ensure Exclusion Requests Are Needed and Duties Are Paid.” The report sheds light on the administration of Section 232 exclusions, which were imposed in March 2018 by the President due to national security concerns. These exclusions […]
In a joint effort to address the ongoing challenges of unreliable rail service and high shipping costs faced by American businesses, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) have reintroduced the Reliable Rail Service Act. Supported by various industry stakeholders, including agriculture, labor, energy, and manufacturing organizations, the legislation aims to bring about […]
In recent days, FreightWaves’ reporter Noi Mahoney covered the ongoing Canadian port strike. The articles titled “Dockworkers at Canada’s West Coast ports launch strike” and “Dockworkers strike continues at Canada’s West Coast ports” shed light on the situation. (Link to articles and Thursday’s FreightWaves Now appearance can be found in the original report.) Here’s a […]
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has made an important announcement regarding the extension of current restrictions on imported dogs from countries identified as having a high risk of enzootic rabies. The extension is set to last for an additional year, until July 31, 2024. This measure applies to all dogs that have been present […]
The NCBFAA Customs Committee Shares Important Guidelines on Closing Temporary Importation Bonds (TIBs) Customs brokers are advised to familiarize themselves with the procedures for closing Temporary Importation Bonds (TIBs), as highlighted by the NCBFAA Customs Committee. The necessary information can be found in the Trade-External section of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Business Rules […]
A recent report by Allied Market Research has unveiled the transformative impact of digital freight forwarding on the global shipping industry. In 2020, the market generated $2.92 billion, and it is projected to soar to $22.92 billion by 2030, boasting a remarkable CAGR of 23.1%. This comprehensive analysis delves into the market’s size, prevailing and […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed the exemption for “ancient engines” used in non-road vehicles. An “ancient engine” refers to an engine that was first manufactured at least 21 years ago and remains in its original configuration, as defined by 40CFR 1068.315(i). This exemption is no longer applicable for importing nonconforming engines. However, the […]
The trucking and freight industries, which experienced unprecedented growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, are now facing a challenging period as freight volumes return to pre-shutdown levels. According to Craig Fuller, president and CEO of FreightWaves, a supply chain media company, the current market conditions are worse than the financial crisis of 2007-08. Fuller predicts that […]
Updated Analysis Reveals EU Commission’s Inadequate Approach to Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Transport & Environment (T&E) has released an addendum to their 2022 publication on addressing the climate challenge posed by heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). This update incorporates the European Commission’s recently proposed review of CO2 standards for HDVs, published in February 2023. The analysis examines the […]
