A strike at India’s largest container port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT; Nhava Sheva), ended over the weekend. The strike began May 9, 2018, over a government-controlled transport solution that…
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Truck Strike at India’s JNPT (Nhava Sheva)
Harbor truckers at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT; Nhava Sheva), the largest container port in India, have declared an indefinite strike that began yesterday, May 9, 2018. The strike is…
Trump Extends Tariff Exemptions of E.U., Canada, and Mexico
Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced a 30-day extension of the steel and aluminum tariff exemptions for the European Union, Canada, and Mexico until June 1st. Additional announcements related to steel &…
USTR Seeks Comment Regarding Proposed Chinese Tariffs
The US Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comment and has published a notice of public hearing in regard to the proposed tariffs on 1,300 tariff lines of Chinese products.…
New ACE Revenue Reports
In a message released last week, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced changes to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Based on feedback from the trade community, CBP simplified the…
CP Rail Prepares for Shutdown of Rail Operations
Yesterday, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) announced that engineers and conductors have provided notice that they will be “withdrawing services” effective Saturday, April 21, 2018. CP has begun planning and executing…
Canadian Pacific Railway May Strike
According to an announcement made last week, engineers and conductors at Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) may strike as early as April 21, 2018. The previous contract between union members…
GSP Renewed Through December 2020
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) was renewed on March 23, 2018, with the signing of the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018.” GSP tariff reductions will apply to goods entered on…
US Proposes 25% Tariffs on Some Chinese Products
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release announcing proposed tariffs of 25 percent that will affect 1,300 tariff lines of Chinese products. The proposed tariffs come as a…
Fourth Nor’easter to Disrupt Logistics Operations in US Northeast
Snow, wind, and coastal flooding is anticipated in the Northeast US as a result of Winter Storm Toby. Accumulation of 12 to 16 inches and some ice is expected, impacting…
