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As SOLAS deadline nears, Canada and others prepare to adapt
While there have been some requests for a later deadline for the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) amendments to… Read more
Indonesia continues to mull TPP membership
While 12 countries have already signed the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and are now in the ratification process,… Read more
Exporters push for VGM rule delay
The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) container-weighing rules have shippers rushing to assure compliance by July 1, and U.S.… Read more
Shippers ask governments to harmonize VGM guidance
Shippers are urging government to harmonize container weighing guidelines ahead of pending regulations adopted by the International Maritime… Read more
Most shippers are unprepared for July’s VGM rules
On July 1, new global regulations will be implemented requiring shippers and forwarders to weigh containers before loading them… Read more
The foggy future of the TPP
President Barack Obama's Asian pivot may run into problems rooted in politics.
Indonesia could join TPP
The 12-nation Pacific trade agreement that was recently completed by negotiators - though not yet approved by all… Read more
Indonesia could join TPP
The 12-nation Pacific trade agreement that was recently completed by negotiators - though not yet approved by all… Read more
In Canada, 3 parties offer 3 options on TPP
After nearly eight years of negotiation a Pacific Rim free trade deal has been reached, but whether that… Read more
Final round of TPP talks fraught with questions
The latest round of Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks recently kicked off in Atlanta, Ga., as the 12… Read more