DC Velocity interviewed trade stakeholders regarding the nomination of McAleenan as CBP acting commissioner. The trade community sees his nomination as beneficial for US importers and exporters. Read the full…
Archives for April 2017
Port Congestion in Shanghai Affecting Imports/Exports
Recent bad weather and a reduction in the number of large scale shipping alliances (“THE” Alliance, the OCEAN Alliance, and the 2M Alliance) has contributed to port congestion at several…
Dockworker Strike Postponed in India
Following Monday’s meeting between the Indian Ports Association (IPA) and officials from the Ministry of Labor, a nationwide indefinite strike affecting ports in India was postponed. The strike, originally scheduled…
President’s Executive Orders Emphasize Enforcement of Customs & Trade Laws
On March 31st, the White House issued two Executive Orders that demonstrate continued commitment to enforcement of US trade and customs laws. The first Executive Order (EO), the “Presidential Executive…