GLOBAL MARKET INSIGHTS
Keeping you updated on the latest industry news.
Congress Passes Major Trade Legislation
Boston, MA-June 26, 2015 This week Congress finally passed several bills impacting the trade community after much debate and political maneuvering over the past few months ... Read More
NCBFAA Legislative Alert: Immediate Action Required
A Customs bill is on the verge of being finalized. Discussions will be taking place in a House-Senate conference committee very soon. The House bill ... Read More
Federal Maritime Commission Staff Report on Detention, Demurrage, and Free Time Released
The following release was posted on the Federal Maritime Commission website. Staff Report on Detention, Demurrage, and Free Time Released April 13, 2015 NR 15-03 ... Read More
Dockworkers union leaders back West Coast ports labor deal
A union caucus representing dockworkers at West Coast ports voted to recommend to its members a labor contract deal reached over months of negotiations that ... Read More
2015 Maine International Trade Center Service Provider of the Year – OCEANAIR, Inc.
OCEANAIR named “Service Provider of the Year” BOSTON, MA ─ Maine International Trade Center (MITC) has announced the winners of the 2015 International Trade and ... Read More
The West Coast Port Slow-Down. Who is Liable?
Here is an excerpt of an article written by Robert Dow, partner at the law firm of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP: "Although the unpleasantness at ... Read More
Overdue Change to Cuba Regulations
On December 17, 2014, the President of the United States announced plans to normalize diplomatic relations with Cuba and ease economic restrictions. There was an ... Read More
Lithium Batteries 2015 Revised Regulations – Link to IATA Document
In 2015, the regulations governing the air shipping of lithium batteries have been updated. The regulations are effective January 1, 2015. These regulations affect any ... Read More
OCEANAIR Recognized as Key Supplier
During Madico Specialty Film's Customer Appreciation Day on May 22, 2014, OCEANAIR was named their Transportation Supplier of the Year for 2013. OCEANAIR President Edward ... Read More
