by Stephen Dedola | Apr 25, 2017 | Green, Logistics
Are customers asking you to reduce the carbon footprint of your entire supply chain, not just your manufacturing and production processes? There are ways to reduce your supply chain’s carbon footprint that not only make your customers happy, but also have a...
by Alex Pappas | May 29, 2015 | Green, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Cuba Removed from U.S. Terrorism List – The U.S. officially removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. This is seen as a necessary move for normalizing ties between the two countries. Talks about reopening embassies have also been held. An act of...
by Alex Pappas | Oct 3, 2014 | China, Green, Week in Global Logistics
Focus on FAA Contingency Plans After Chicago Airport Fire – Last week a disgruntled employee set fire to equipment at a Chicago area air traffic control center. After severe delays at both O’Hare and Midway airports, traffic is beginning to return to normal. The...
by Alex Pappas | Jul 3, 2013 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Croatia Joins European Union – At the stroke of midnight on July 1st, Croatia officially became the 28th member state of the European Union (EU). Croatian officials promptly removed customs posts at the borders with Slovenia and Hungary and unveiled EU signs. Read...
by Alex Pappas | Jun 14, 2013 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
ISF Compliance Enforcement Begins in July – The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin full enforcement Importer Security Filing (ISF) compliance for ocean import shipments on July 9th. Customs will begin issuing liquidated damages of up to...
by Alex Pappas | Jun 7, 2013 | Green, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
New Shipping Lanes off California Coast – New shipping lanes have been developed for vessels traveling to California ports to protect endangered whales from ship collisions. The new lanes change the routes of ships using the San Francisco Bay, the Santa Barbara...
