by Alex Pappas | Jan 25, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
U.S. Signs Joint Work Plan with Mexico – The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) signed a Joint Work Plan with Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) yesterday. The plan implements a mutual recognition of CBP’s Customs-Trade Partnership Agreement...
by Alex Pappas | Oct 5, 2012 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Singapore’s New Terminal – PSA Singapore Terminals is investing $2.85 billion in the development of its Pasir Panjang Terminal at the Port of Singapore. The new terminal will feature an automated container yard, 15 new berths and nearly 19,700 feet of quay...
by Alex Pappas | May 4, 2012 | China, Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Drayage Strike at Port Klang – At Malaysia’s key gateway of Port Klang, non-union truck drivers are protesting delays and gate charges at container depots located outside the port. The drivers claim their earnings are limited because depot delays restrict drayage...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 20, 2012 | China, Logistics, Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
US-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Effective in May – The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that the US-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will go into effect May 15, 2012. This FTA is in support of President Obama’s National Export Initiative...
by Alex Pappas | Mar 30, 2012 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Turkey-South Korea Framework Agreement – Turkey and South Korea signed a Joint Declaration for the Turkey-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to establish a free trade regime between them. The bilateral trade volume between the two countries was around $7 billion...