New Standard Language on BIS Licenses From BIS [Bureau of Industry & Security]: Starting on December 8, 2014, a new notice will appear on all validated licenses issued by the BIS. The notice will inform exporters of the scope of the license authorization and will read as follows: "Unless limited by a condition set forth below, the export, reexport or transfer … [Read more...]
IATA: Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators
IATA: Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators IATA (International Air Transport Association) announced the publication of the first edition of the Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators. This is a free online guide which provides airline operators with critical information related to the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries by air. … [Read more...]
The Latest on the Export Control Reform (ECR) Initiative
The Latest on the Export Control Reform (ECR) Initiative From Export.gov: One-Year Anniversary of the Initial Implementation of ECR Control List Changes October 15 marked the one year anniversary of the initial implementation of control list related changes of the President’s Export Control Reform Initiative. Since the first set of revised rules went into effect in 2013, … [Read more...]
Indicted Chinese National – Federal Prosecution For Exporting Nuclear Parts To Iran
Indicted Chinese National - Federal Prosecution For Exporting Nuclear Parts To Iran From DOJ: Sihai Cheng, a/k/a Chun Hai Cheng, a/k/a Alex Cheng, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), arrived at Logan Airport from the United Kingdom to face charges for conspiring to export pressure transducers to Iran which can be used in the production process of weapons-grade … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports: Contract Negotiations Resume
West Coast Ports: Contract Negotiations Resume Contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association resumed a week ago in San Francisco. From JOC : Both parties had spent the previous day meeting internally to prepare for the return to face-to-face negotiations. There was much disappointment with the … [Read more...]