Oct 31, 2021
Initially, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Lacey Act declaration for pallets as well as boxes, crates and other solid wood packaging material included an overly burdensome reporting requirement. However, with the exception of new pallets not under load, such imports now appear to be in the...
Oct 27, 2021
Fees, Fees and more fees. To add to the logistical woes of retailers and manufacturers, LA/LB ports will start charging fees for containers waiting for transport. Learn more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.
Oct 26, 2021
FCC pulls the rug and authorizations from China Telecom Americas to do business in the US. Learn more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.
Oct 25, 2021
Cargo shopping is a big carbon dioxide emitter. New coZev coalition seeks to reach zero emissions by 2040 in the shipping industry. Learn more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.
Oct 22, 2021
Constructing the manufacturer identification number (MID) for customs entries is like formulating a secret code. CBP’s Global Business Identifier (GBI) initiative potentially offers a simplified solution towards solving this mystery.