Lufthansa Warns of Strike Disruptions

In a press release issued on March 31, 2014, Lufthansa warned that its biggest union has announced a strike from April 2-4, 2014, resulting in

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Airfreight Fuel Surcharges

Late last year many of the world’s largest airlines made structural changes to the way in which they apply fuel surcharge rates. The changes made relate

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WTO Dispute Settlement Panel Rules on China Export Restraints

On March 26, 2014, the Office of the United States Representative (USTR) issued a press release announcing that the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute

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ITA Revokes ADD Orders on Ball Bearings from Japan and UK

In a Federal Register notice published on March 26, 2014, the International Trade Administration (ITA) announced that the antidumping duty orders on ball

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Truck Drivers Resume Duties at Port Metro Vancouver

In a press release issued on March 26, 2014, the Office of the Prime Minister announced that the governments of Canada and British Columbia and Port Metro

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Census Reports AES Postdeparture Issues

On March 25, 2014, the U.S. Census Bureau issued Automated Export System (AES) Broadcast # 2014029 advising that AES Postdeparture issues have been

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Houston Ship Channel Reopens after Oil Spill

In a press release issued on March 25, 2014, the Port of Houston Authority announced the reopening of the Houston Ship Channel to vessel movement.

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Houston Ship Channel Remains Closed after Oil Spill

In a statement issued on March 25, 2014, the Port of Houston announced that, although the ship channel remains closed to vessel movement, permission has

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Houston Ship Channel Closes after Oil Spill

On March 23, 2014, the Port of Houston issued a press release advising that two vessels collided in the Houston Ship Channel near Texas City on March 22,

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U.S. and Philippines Agree to Expanded Trade Engagement

On March 20, 2014, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release on the recently held two-day meeting between the U.S. and the

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President Expands Executive Order on Sanctions against Russia

On March 17, 2014, President Obama signed Executive Order, “Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Ukraine”, expanding

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ITA Announces Safety and Security Trade Mission to Panama and Columbia

In a Federal Register notice published on March 19, 2014, the International Trade Administration (ITA) announced a Safety and Security Trade Mission to

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South Korea and Canada Conclude Negotiations on FTA

On March 11, 2014, Channel News Asia issued a press release announcing the conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between South Korea and Canada after

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FTC Modifies Textile Labeling Requirements

On March 14, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release announcing their approval of the proposed modifications to textile labeling

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ITA Announces Ports and Marine Technology Trade Mission to India

In a Federal Register notice published on March 14, 2014, the International Trade Administration (ITA) announced an executive-led ports and marine

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