by Alex Pappas | Jun 27, 2014 | Compliance, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
FAA Seeks Ban on Drone Deliveries – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that it seeks to ban package delivery by drone aircraft. Internet retailer Amazon publicized their drone plans last year during a segment on the television news program...
by Alex Pappas | Jun 13, 2014 | China, Week in Global Logistics
Brazil’s Work Schedule Flexible During World Cup – Although Brazil will not have any official national holidays for the World Cup, working hours at many businesses will be flexible to accommodate the games. Brazil’s first three scheduled matches (6/12, 6/17, and...
by Alex Pappas | Feb 21, 2014 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Panama Canal Expansion Will Resume – The Panama Canal Authority has reached an agreement with their construction consortium, resuming work after a month-long suspension. Under the agreement, the authority agreed to pay $36.8 million for cost overruns. However, there...
by Alex Pappas | Jul 26, 2013 | China, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
FDA Bans Salmon Imports from Chile – The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the importation of Salmon from Chile. The administration banned the fish after finding the chemical ‘crystal violet,’ which is banned in both Chile and the US due to...
by Alex Pappas | Mar 25, 2011 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
U.S. Plans New Duties on Chinese Flooring – The U.S. Commerce Department released plans to implement duty rates as high as 27% on certain types of wood flooring manufactured in China. The action is aimed at what the U.S. considers unfair subsidies from...