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November 20, 2023
What is CITES? Threatened Species and Forced Labor Issues in Seafood Imports and International Trade
Seafood importers must be aware of and comply with CITES and Forced Labor laws, among others. Read on below to learn more about CITES and its effects on international trade. What is CITES? CITES is an international agreement with 184 member parties. CITES stands for “The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.” The CITES agreement, established in 1973, serves as an international pact between governments. It aims to regulateKeep Reading Compliance, SGL Editorials, SGL News
October 23, 2023
Trucking Association in California Seeks Injunction of Advanced Clean Fleets Rule
A lawsuit in a Federal District Court in California was filed by a Trucking Association seeking injunctions (essentially blocks) of California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Rules. What is being challenged is a state law that requires phase out of internal combustion engines by 2040. More imminently, however, it requires that no internal combustion powered trucks be permitted to be added to the state’s drayage registry by January 1, 2024. The lawsuit argues that the state wentKeep Reading Compliance, Industry News, SGL News
August 31, 2023
How is climate change affecting logistics?
How is climate change affecting logistics? Climate change is not only a threat to the environment but also to the global economy and trade. As the world experiences more extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, heatwaves, and wildfires, the logistics sector must find ways to overcome and adapt to ensure the reliability and robustness […]Keep Reading SGL Editorials
July 26, 2023
Port Strike Ends After 13 Days with ILWU and BCMEA Deal
To the relief of many. on July 13, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada and the B.C. Maritime Employers Association agreed to a tentative four-year deal ending a 13 day port strike. Written recommendations were requested from a federal mediator in the case to help end the strike. Port Strike creates Container Backlog The […]Keep Reading Industry News, Port Updates, SGL News
July 11, 2023
New Civil Liberties Alliance Urges Supreme Court to Review Controversial Vessel Monitoring Rule
The New Civil Liberties Alliance has filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to review the recent Vessel Monitoring decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. The decision, announced on March 16, 2023, upheld the requirement for vessels fishing for herring to have onboard monitors during certain fishing trips. An Act […]Keep Reading Compliance, Industry News, SGL News
June 13, 2023
Does Your Imported Board Game Need a CPC Certificate?
While many imported board games are intended for both adult and children’s use, if your board game is intended for children you may need to comply with regulations set out by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC by creating a CPC Certificate. How do I know if I need a CPC Certificate? If […]Keep Reading Compliance, SGL News, Toy Industry
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