Archive: February 2017

February 24, 2017


AfA Issues Alert on Lithium Battery Compliance

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) issued this alert this week. "It has come to the attention of AfA's Regulatory Compliance Committee that at least one foreign air carrier is refusing to accept shipments containing lithium batteries transiting the United States that…

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February 22, 2017


ILA Warns of Potential East Coast Port Strike

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has called for a shutdown of U.S. East Coast ports beginning February 27, as well as a protest march in Washington DC. The organization is objecting to job losses and hiring practices.

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February 22, 2017


Webinar to Discuss New Trade Environment

Customs and international trade law firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg will offer a Trade in 2017 webinar on February 23 to examine the proposals of the Trump administration, other trade issues on the horizon, and meaningful actions companies can take.

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February 13, 2017


Chile
 Reiterates Commitment to Free Trade


Foreign Affairs Minister Heraldo Muñoz has said that Chile will continue to promote trade liberalization initiatives across the globe because these strategies have created jobs at home and generated new opportunities for Chilean exports. The country will continue to pursue…

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