Longshoremen at the Port of Montreal will commence a second partial strike at 11:00 AM on Thursday, impacting key terminals and a significant portion of the port’s operations. The Montréal…
Trade Alerts
Port of Montreal Strike Notice
The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) received a notice from the Port of Montreal regarding an upcoming labor strike. The union representing the port’s longshore workers has issued a 24-hour strike…
APHIS Issues an Update on Import Restrictions from Canada
On October 9, 2024, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued an update regarding import restrictions on avian commodities from Canada due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza…
Food Facility Registration Renewals 2024
Under the U.S. Bioterrorism Act food facilities which are duly registered with the FDA must renew their registration information every two years, between October 1st and December 31st of each…
Terminal Closures: Port of LA and Port of Montreal
Both the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Montreal are experiencing disruptions, which have led or will lead to upcoming terminal closures. The Port of Los Angeles is…
Supply Chain Disruptions: Hurricane Helene and ILA Strike
Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene and the looming threat of ILA port strikes set for October 1, the U.S. supply chain may encounter significant disruptions. On Thursday, September…
Tightening De Minimis Regulations
On September 13, the Biden-Harris Administration released a Fact Sheet announcing new actions to protect American consumers, workers, and businesses by cracking down on unsafe and unfairly traded de minimis…
USTR Finalizes China Tariff Actions
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has finalized modifications to the tariff actions on China following a four-year statutory review. These changes aim to protect American businesses…
New Cargo Security
Effective immediately until January 31, 2025, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced new security regulations for cargo destined to or transiting through the United States. Cargo from listed…
CIRB Orders Binding Arbitration
Federal Intervention Ends Lockout and Strike Notice. The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has mandated binding arbitration after an unprecedented dual work stoppage that halted freight shipments and disrupted commutes…
