by Alex Pappas | Jun 6, 2014 | Compliance, Week in Global Logistics
Food Supply Chain Concerns Ahead of World Cup – Brazilian officials have found and removed over 50 pounds of expired meat, fish, butter and other food stuffs from hotels hosting visiting national soccer teams. Another 50 pounds of food was disposed of due to...
by Alex Pappas | Nov 27, 2013 | Week in Global Logistics
US Signs Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement with Morocco – The United States has signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement with Morocco which will provide a partnership and legal framework for information sharing and cooperation between the customs authorities of...
by Alex Pappas | Oct 18, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Arbitrator to Meet with ILA at Port of Baltimore – International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Local 333 went on strike on October 16th at the Port of Baltimore after voting down a proposed local contract with the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore. On...
by Alex Pappas | Oct 4, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Hueneme Hosts 2nd Annual Banana Festival – The Port of Hueneme hosted their “2nd Annual Banana Festival, A Celebration of a Diverse Working Port” on Saturday, September 28th. The City of Port Hueneme, Chiquita and Del Monte were the largest...
by Alex Pappas | May 3, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
Sri Lanka Updates Customs Procedures – The Sri Lanka Customs Department has announced that it will replace its physical documentation process with a new system that allows shippers to submit and receive approvals online for export cargo. The fully automated...