Here are some of the logistics highlights of 2014: West Coast Ports and more! West Coast Ports Far and away the West Coast Ports have highlighted logistics and other news in 2014 and will continue into 2015! Starting with the concerns before negotiations started with PMA and union: 2014 Pending West Coast Dock Strike The talks begin: West Coast Port 2014 Contract Talks … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports: Conflicts Continues
Per JOC - the 'War of Words' continues.... The ILWU president challenged ocean carrier executives to become directly involved in contract negotiations in order to end the impasse. The PMA shot back that the ILWU's statement "only underscores the need" for federal mediation in the negotiations which the employer group called for on Dec. 22. So far the negotiations between the … [Read more...]
New Standard Language on BIS Licenses
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...]
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...]