July 1, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

As we prepare to celebrate our national day of independence, shippers should be made aware of pending moves by a congressman from Maine that may soon pose a threat to free trade.

Maine’s Mike Michaud, Chairman of the House Trade Working Group, announced that 106 Members of Congress have joined to introduce the “Trade Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment (TRADE) Act,” (H...Read More

June 29, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Last week, top managers from the six largest U.S. West Coast ports converged on Washington to bring attention to lawmakers and Obama administration officials on the negative impacts that the economic recession has had on their ability to continue improving their container transport operations.

“All ports are challenged with getting major infrastructure projects done,” said Richard D. Steinke, executive director for the Port of ...Read More

June 25, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

In a move endorsed by “Critical Cargoes,” U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced this week that the United States and the European Union are initiating dispute settlement procedures in the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding China’s export restraints.
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June 16, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (1)

At a time when many U.S. law makers are considering a renewal of trade ties with Cuba, an alarming new development is unfolding in another part of the hemisphere led by a tin horn dictator.

The latest move by Venezuela’s socialist President Hugo Chavez to put key areas of the economy in state hands now includes all of the nation’s seapor...Read More

June 12, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

While bi-partisan political coalitions are calling for a national transport policy, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is set to develop a sweeping national advocacy campaign to promote the nation’s free enterprise values.

“Supporters and critics alike agree that capitalism is at a crossroads,” said U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue. “It’s time to remind all Americans that it was a free e...Read More