West Coast Port 2014 Contract Talks to Begin May 12th The president of the PMA (Pacific Maritime Association) said that the U.S. West Coast employers’ organization will begin contract negotiations with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union on May 12th. Retailers and the Agriculture Transportation Coalition wanted negotiations to start as soon as possible so that … [Read more...]
Export Basics: Sell To Your Market
Export Basics: Sell To Your Market - this #6 in the series Now that you have determined your market(s), it is time to assess pricing, promotion and distribution to the customers in your target market(s). For government assistance to find buyers, there are several programs available - Qualified Buyers Pricing Considerations: Foreign market … [Read more...]
New FTR for Exports: 180-day Grace Period for Compliance
New FTR for Exports: 180-day Grace Period for Compliance The Census Bureau announced that it is giving six months grace period to come into compliance with the revised Foreign Trade Regulations that took effect April 5. Both Census and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have agreed to a 180-day 'informed' compliance period that will allow further education on the new … [Read more...]
U. S. Places Hold on Licenses Exporting to Russia
U. S. Places Hold on Licenses Exporting to Russia The Department of State has placed a hold on the issuance of licenses that would authorize the export of defense articles and defense services to Russia. Department of State will continue this practice until further notice. Previously (March 1, 2014), U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) … [Read more...]
Export Basics: Prepare To Enter Your Market
Export Basics: Prepare To Enter Your Market Now that you have selected a target market, you need to address specific considerations for your market. Finding the best approach to exporting - from Basic Guide to Exporting: The way you choose to export your products can have a significant effect on your export plan and specific marketing strategies. The various approaches … [Read more...]