Effective December 29, 2022, APHIS (Animal Plant Health Inspection Service) has enacted a prohibition on fresh bell peppers from Spain with the genus and species names of Capsicum annuum from being imported for consumption into the United States. APHIS' PPQ program...
COAC (Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee - a trade advisory committee that includes member of the trade community) has recently made recommendations for Customs and Border Protection. These provide more information on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention...
On December 5, 2022, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced their plan to build two post-Panamax berths at Ocean Terminal in Savannah, GA. Consequently, the US$350 million project will transition what had traditionally been a dual breakbulk/container terminal...
Based on 5 ILO (International Labor Organization) forced labor indicators, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Withhold Release Order, or WRO, for raw sugar and sugar-based products produced by the largest producer in Dominican Republic. Ongoing Efforts...
With a nationwide rail strike looming, the “Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen” (BLET) ratified the labor agreement put forth by the Biden administration. However, members of the International Association of Sheet Metal Workers Air, Rail, and...
In an effort to combat congestion and reduce container volumes, the Port of Houston proposed a new import dwell fee. This fee is in addition to any demurrage that may accrue. The fee is effective December 1, 2022. A ship on the water with "Port of Houston" written...
FDA Food Facility Registration Period Now Open! Answering Your Questions On September 30, 2022, the United States Food and Drug Administration opened its annual Food Facility Registration Period. The following announcement was released: Owners, operators, or agents in...
Port of Yokohama: Port Report The capital of Kanagawa prefecture and located on Tokyo Bay, the Port of Yokohama is one of Japan's largest ports. Designated as a "Super Hub Port", the Port handled over 271 million tons of cargo in 2013. Yokohama is located is...
Hurricane Ian Supply Chain Readjustments Hurricane Ian made landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast at 3:15pm on Wednesday, September 28. The powerful Category 4 storm caused widespread damage to Florida's western coastline. With a maximum sustained wind of 150mph, the...
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act or “UFLPA” went into effect on June 21,2022. If you believe this may affect you, continue reading for guidance on what businesses need to know about this act, and what you can do to prevent supply chain disruptions. What is the...
Effective December 29, 2022, APHIS (Animal Plant Health Inspection Service) has enacted a prohibition on fresh bell peppers from Spain with the genus and species names of...
COAC (Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee - a trade advisory committee that includes member of the trade community) has recently made recommendations for Customs and...
On December 5, 2022, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced their plan to build two post-Panamax berths at Ocean Terminal in Savannah, GA. Consequently, the US$350 million...
Effective December 29, 2022, APHIS (Animal Plant Health Inspection Service) has enacted a prohibition on fresh bell peppers from Spain with the genus and species names of...
COAC (Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee - a trade advisory committee that includes member of the trade community) has recently made recommendations for Customs and...
On December 5, 2022, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced their plan to build two post-Panamax berths at Ocean Terminal in Savannah, GA. Consequently, the US$350 million...
