NewsRachel2024-02-26T18:13:39-05:00
USDA Announces Phase VII of the Lacey Act Enforcement
The Lacey Act combats illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants. It is against the law to import into the United States any illegally harvested plant or plant product, and certain products require a declaration. On December 1, 2024, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will begin implementing Phase VII of the Lacey Act provisions for certain imported plant [...]
ILA/USMX Reach Tentative Agreement
The International Longshoremen's Association and the USMX announced in a joint statement this evening they had reached a tentative agreement on wages. The union members will return to work. Per those close to the matter, the port employers sweetened their contract offer by presenting a 62% increase in wages over six years. This now ends the three-day strike along the [...]
FMC Issues Advisory of Services Available During Port Labor Strike
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in an advisory to all regulated entities reminded the ocean shipping industry’s freight forwarders and NVOCCs that its consumer assistance, enforcement, and litigation services could be useful when seeking relief from current supply chain challenges caused by the East-Gulf Coast port labor strike. The Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services (CADRS) can act as a [...]
As Unions Return To Work, Canada Railroads Begin Operations
The shutdown that briefly stalled billions in freight by the two largest Canadian railroads could take a week or more [...]
Canadian Railroad Union Talks Continue, Strike Threat Remains
The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) ruled on Saturday to allow imposing binding arbitration to end job action in Canada’s rail [...]
