There was a small improvement in airfreight growth in October, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a small improvement in air freight growth in October. Compared to October 2012, there was a 4% growth increase for all regions except for Africa. “Since mid-year we have … [Read more...]
Italian Truckers General Strike December 9th – December 13th
Italian Truckers general strike December 9th - December 13th Today, Monday December 9th, hundreds of striking truckers joined the Pitchfork (Forconi) Movement to block or slow transportation in a number of cities in Italy. Members of the movement are protesting against high fuel prices and taxes. Italian transport minister Maurizio Lupi on Sunday warned the government … [Read more...]
AMERICAN AIRLINES CARGO EXPANDS CARGO SERVICE IN MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL
From Press Release Monday, 12/2/2013 American Airlines Cargo begins offering full cargo service to and from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota (MSP). The newly-expanded service provides customers with more options for shipping cargo into and out of the city. Cargo service in Minneapolis/St. Paul is available for all American's … [Read more...]
$100 Million Penalty for Export Violations
$100 Million Penalty for Export Violations Texas company to pay $100 million for export violations to Iran, Syria, Cuba, and Other Countries - Fine is largest civil penalty ever levied by the Bureau of Industry and Security Weatherford International Ltd. in Houston, Texas, and its subsidiaries agreed to the allegations that Weatherford exported oil and gas equipment to … [Read more...]
What is ACE?
What is ACE? ACE = Automated Commercial Environment (from the CBP) The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) commercial trade processing system designed to automate border processing, to enhance border security and foster our Nation's economic security through lawful international trade and travel. ACE is part of a … [Read more...]