The International Chamber of Commerce is rallying its global network to highlight the adverse consequences of missing a first deadline [of July 31] to implement the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA).
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Vancouver penalty system cutting truck turn times
August 15, 2014
Last winter, congestion at Port Metro Vancouver was so bad that it triggered a month-long strike by hundreds of truck drivers. Four months later, turn times are averaging less than an hour, thanks to a government-imposed system of penalties for terminals with excessive turn times, and a program of extended gate hours implemented by the terminal operators...
Delay Container-Scanning Rule Two Years? Not Good Enough, [US] Importers Say
August 15, 2014
U.S. importers have bought themselves another two years before they must implement a container-scanning rule that they believe should be scrapped altogether.
CN Optional Services Carload - Changes Effective September 1, 2014
August 15, 2014
CN is implementing changes to CN 9000, our Optional Services tariff for carload customers. These changes will take effect on September 1, 2014. A summary of the upcoming changes is included here(PDF) for your reference.
Five top tips for SMEs on how to navigate customs around the world
August 15, 2014
International trade is still one of the fastest growing areas of the world economy. If you are working for a Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) and are reading this, you have already taken the first step towards getting the most out of this growth.