GLOBAL MARKET INSIGHTS
Keeping you updated on the latest industry news.

Myriad of Issues Could Cause More Delays for the Panama Canal Expansion
After averting a major labor dispute in mid-August, the Panama Canal expansion project seemed to be moving forward. Unfortunately for the project and the Panamanian ... Read More

Even with Some Relaxed Measures Cuban Trade Embargo Still in Effect
With all the hoopla in the news recently regarding the opening up of trade with Cuba, please keep in mind that the embargo is still ... Read More

Export-Import Bank Appears to Be in Jeopardy
The Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank of the United States, a financial lifeline and safety net for businesses that export goods to risky foreign markets, may not ... Read More

IATA Releases Latest Edition of Dangerous Goods Regulations for 2016
As the transport industry continues to incorporate and train in IATA 2015 Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA has just released its 57th edition of the IATA ... Read More

The Lacey Act Strikes Again
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has expanded the Lacey Act coverage. Current harmonized codes covered are listed below and anything with a (4) ... Read More

CBP Announces Revised Deadlines for Mandatory Use of ACE
On August 31, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the updated timeline for the mandatory use of the ACE for Electronic Entry and ... Read More

Major Air Carriers Add Restrictions to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Following Risk Assessments
At the beginning of this year, new regulations governing the air shipping of lithium batteries went into effect. These regulations have affected any shippers of ... Read More

Are You Ready for Upcoming Major Changes in Container Weight Verification Requirements?
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will start enforcing the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention requirements regarding the verification of the gross mass of ... Read More

Aftershock of the Tianjin Port Explosion Is Altering Asian Shipments and Having Global Effects
Operations have gradually resumed at Tianjin port after last week's deadly chemical explosions that left more than one-hundred people dead. Reports indicate goods are flowing ... Read More