CTPAT minimum security criteria changes January 1, 2020

6Nov, 2019

Updates to the minimum security criteria for members of CTPAT will be effective on January 1, 2020. Though the changes aren’t available to the general public, members can view the full set of updates via CTPAT’s online portal. New criteria will cover the following areas: Management commitment to a culture of security throughout the organization… Read more »

7Oct, 2019

Officially finalized on Wednesday after the WTO made a final ruling, the US plans to levy $7.5 billion in tariffs on luxury goods against the EU. Though European leaders have called for resolution without new tariffs, as the US also gave illegal subsidies to Boeing, there has been no settlement beyond the tariffs, so far…. Read more »

11Sep, 2019

UPDATE 12.SEPT.2019 In what many hope are signs of a deescalation of the current trade war, China released a list of exemptions for their current tariffs against US imports. Fish meal, alfalfa, and lubrication oil are among the products listed for exemptions on the 25% tariffs imposed by China last year. In what he’s calling… Read more »

23Jul, 2019

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is the largest carrier for US container imports with a market share equal to 13%. When the MSC Gayane was inspected upon calling the Port of Philadelphia it was found to have seven containers on board stuffed with a total of 18 tons of cocaine – a street value of $1.3… Read more »

2Jul, 2019

The fourth of July is the quintessential America holiday. It’s a lively celebration where families get together, swim, travel, barbecue, and either watch or take part in a fireworks extravaganza. Fireworks have been part of the celebration of Independence Day since the 1770’s and could be considered the first key part of the celebration. Now,… Read more »

3Jun, 2019

Effective May 17, 2019 the US Trade Representative ended Turkey’s preferential trade status as it was determined the nation has reached an adequate level of economic development. Though this will stop goods from being allowed to enter the US duty free, the White House has reduced tariffs from 50% to 25% easing the burden somewhat…. Read more »

9May, 2019

The Federal Register Statement is here. In accordance with the direction of the President, the U.S. Trade Representative (Trade Representative) has determined to modify the action being taken in this Section 301 investigation by increasing the rate of additional duty from 10 percent to 25 percent for the products of China covered by the September… Read more »

29Apr, 2019

After Boeing’s 737-MAX aircraft came under scrutiny following two crashes in the span of about five months involving Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines that killed 346 people total, Boeing declared they intended to slow down production of the 737-MAX. The entire fleet has been grounded ever since the crash in March. This decision was based… Read more »

3Apr, 2019

There’s no shortage of heroic dog stories. It seems that everyone, except maybe those with good reasons, loves dogs and loves to talk at length about their dogs and dogs in general. Because we’ve given you some meaty, information heavy blog posts in the last few months, we’re going to spend this week, talking about… Read more »

27Feb, 2019

On February 14th, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Vietnam a Category 1 safety rating enabling airlines based in the country to fly directly to the United States. This move will increase direct imports from Vietnam by the US as cargo capacity improves from the direct lane. Based on an audit conducted in August of… Read more »