According to Reuters the dock workers at Canada’s western Pacific coast will resume discussions on Monday, 7/3. Union leaders are urging the federal government to stay out of the negotiations.…
Trade Alerts
72-Hour Strike Notice Issued by B.C. Port Union
According to the National Post, the British Columbia International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada has issued a 72-hour strike notice, indicating that members are prepared to ‘walk off the job…
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Food Traceability Rule
On June 26, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted to its website Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about FSMA’s Food Traceability Rule. The FDA states: “The new FAQs address…
Canada’s ILWU Authorizes Strike Vote
On June 5, Canada’s International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) posted a notice that its negotiating committee authorized the ILWU Longshore Locals to conduct a strike vote among its members…
West Coast Port Disruptions Stretch into Fifth Day
Over the weekend and continuing today, dockworkers disrupted cargo activity due to labor issues at several key West Coast ports, causing labor slowdowns, shift closures, and some terminals completely shutting…
Worker Shortage Closes Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
According to the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), “the largest ILWU local on the West Coast has taken a concerted action to withhold labor at the Ports of Los Angeles and…
April 15th General Rate Increase for Container Freight
Ocean carriers have announced a GRI effective April 15th for $540/$600 per 20’/40’ container for Port to Port and $720/$800 for anything moving over the rail to inland locations. Carriers…
Phase VII of Lacey Act Enforcement Schedule Announced
On March 27, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced it would begin requiring Lacey Act declarations for Phase VII as early as spring 2024. Phase VII includes…
FDA Terminates Pending Option for Unique Facility Identifier Requirement
According to CSMS# 55593773, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) flexibility for the Unique Facility Identifier (UFI) requirement for Food Facility Registrations has been terminated, and the choice to select…
EPA Releases Guidance on Pesticide Devices Imported into the U.S.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a compliance advisory in February 2023 about importing pesticide devices into the U.S., which are subject to statutory and regulatory requirements. The producing,…
