The Port of Houston has shut down its Barbours Cut and Bayport Container Terminals, following an ILA worker’s positive test for COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus). The employee worked at both…
Trade Alerts
Cargo Continues to Move from Europe and Canada with Some Restrictions
To reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the US, Europe, and Canada are tightening their borders to non-residents, but cargo continues to move. Earlier today, Canada barred the entry…
UK and Ireland Travel Restrictions Further Constrain Air Cargo Capacity from Europe
Air cargo capacity for European freight will be further reduced by the expansion of US travel restrictions that now also include Ireland and the United Kingdom. The initial ban imposed…
FDA’s Vigilance Heightened on Some Health Products
As importers seek to fulfill an increased need, the FDA has increased its scrutiny on some imported health products. The FDA is exercising additional caution to identify counterfeit and unsafe…
FDA and APHIS Provide Guidance: Operations Continue
As some organizations announce procedural changes because of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided reassurance to the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America…
US Air Cargo from Europe Impacted by Passenger Travel Ban
The cancellation of passenger flights from Europe to the U.S. will drastically reduce air cargo capacity in the market. The cancellations are the result of measures the U.S. has put…
CBP Investigating Value Claims on “Type 86” Entries
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is scrutinizing data on Section 321 entries for compliance with federal rules and regulations, and the increased scrutiny has resulted in more detained and…
Cargo Still Moving In/Out of Italy, Despite Lockdown
Transportation of goods remains a priority for Italians, despite changes to daily life that come with a nationwide lockdown intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Yesterday, Italy…
Antidumping on Fabricated Structural Steel to End
On February 25, 2020, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that antidumping or countervailing duties will not be imposed on imports of fabricated structural steel (FSS) from China,…
Montreal Gateway Terminals Declares Force Majeure, Forcing Inland Rail Cargo Out of Port
Montreal Gateway Terminals has declared a Force Majeure late last week for all inland rail cargo due to the congestion attributed to rail blockades across Canada. All rail cargo must…
