Transport, Trade and Regulation News

The European Commission may push for an alternative cargo liability regime for European Union members after finding the Rotterdam Rules to be inconsistent with wider EU transportation policy, the Euro

The economic slowdown in the 30 member nations in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development is bottoming out, but the recovery is likely to be weak and fragile, according to the OECD'

Steel imports in May totaled $1.122 billion, down from April imports of $1.344 billion, said the U.S. Census Bureau in a preliminary report.

Japan's overall exports fell for the eighth consecutive month in May on a year-on-year basis, tumbling 40.9 percent to about $42.28 billion, according to preliminary figures released by the Finance Mi

China's ministry of commerce defended its export policies Wednesday against United States and European Union charges that its restraints on exports are violating World Trade Organization rules.

Bankrupt retailer Eddie Bauer owes Expeditors International of Washington $700,000, making the forwarder one of the largest creditors in the clothing company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

Shipments of manufactured durable goods declined for the tenth consecutive month in May, deepening what was already the longest streak of decreases on record at the U.S. Census Bureau.

CargoSmart Limited, which provides on-demand shipping and logistics software, announced today the availability of its product for compliance with the Importer Security Filing rule, also known as &quot

Two key senators, who chair committees important to transportation infrastructure, urged the Senate to set aside at least $50 million for rail safety technology grants.

Frank Vargo, vice president for international economic affairs at the National Association of Manufacturers, expressed strong support for the Obama administration’s complaints against China in a

In parallel moves, the U.S. and the EU announced that they are taking a harder line on China’s attempts to restrain exports of key materials.

Charging that excessive speculation is driving up diesel fuel prices, the American Trucking Associations asked Congress to place new controls on energy futures markets.

Evergreen Marine and Neptune Orient Lines are denying charges by prosecutors in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, that their employees were involved in falsifying data on cargo volumes passing through the port in or

U.S.-India trade could increase eight-fold over the next decade, given the right conditions, according to a new report by the Confederation of India Industry, entitled 'India-U.S.

In the wake of the global economic recession, the Paris-based Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development said today that is intensifying its efforts to enforce the OECD Anti-Bribery Conventi

The world's major economies will continue to contract throughout 2009, said Angel Gurria, head of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, on Monday.

The trucking and port industries praised the draft surface transportation or highway bill unveiled by Rep. James L. Oberstar, D-Minn., June 18, lauding provisions on federal reform and freight.

Shipments of personal computers, hit by a steep decline in shipping by onetime industry leader Dell, fell 8.1 percent worldwide in the first quarter, according to a report released Friday.

TNT on Thursday opened a regional road hub in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.

Summit Logistics International, parent company of Sea Master, is re-branding its Asia-based supply chain management operations under the name Summit International Logistics (China), Limited, and Summi

The transportation industry this week began operating under new federal regulations covering the safety of intermodal equipment, and in all modes of transport people agree much work still needs to be

U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Importer Security Filing rule will impose an annual cost of more than $20 billion on the U.S. economy, according to a study by a manufacturers’ group.

Leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee vowed June 18 to push forward with a new surface transportation bill despite a call from the Obama administration to put the proce

The European Union agreed to conclude a regional trade agreement with West African regional organizations by October 2009.

Nine former employees of CEVA Transport filed a collective action under federal law for unpaid overtime compensation.

European transport and logistics operator SNCF agreed to purchase a 15.1 percent stake in household goods and commercial shipping operator Novatrans.

The United States and India "may be uniquely positioned to try to breathe new life into the Doha development round" of WTO-sponsored talks, U.S.

The International Trade Commission ruled Thursday that China has been flooding the U.S. market with its tires.

House transportation leaders, seeking to move out in front of a White House that’s urging measured steps, said they will send a plan to Congress next week calling for “dramatic changes&rdq

China rejected accusations Thursday that it is practicing protectionism in its $585 billion stimulus package.

Maersk Line is setting up a nationwide chassis pool in the United States that will make its fleet of chassis available for lease by drayage companies, ocean carriers, marine terminals and railroads.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood asked Congress for an 18-month highway reauthorization to plug immediate holes in the Highway Trust Fund and detour past a Sept.

After rising by over 50 percent during the previous five years, business logistics costs dropped to 9.4 percent of U.S.

The United States and Canada agreed Wednesday to accept each other's labeling of certified organic products exported to either country.

In a move expected to boost its share of Southeast Asia trade, Toll Group agreed to purchase all shares in Perkins Group Holdings, the parent of the Perkins Shipping Group.

Sara Lee Corporation expanded its contract with OHL, making the logistics company the end-to-end supply chain provider for all of Sara Lee’s international household and beverage business.

Provisions in a new surface transportation bill should cut in half the amount of time it takes to launch infrastructure constructions projects, according to the leading Republican on the House Transpo

The Traffic Club of Pittsburgh elected its officers and board of governors to serve during its 108th year beginning on July 1, 2009.

Prices for agricultural commodities will be restrained by “continued weakness in the general economy” over the next two to three years, although they will remain above their average level

The National Foreign Trade Council on June 15 urged the Obama Administration to move forward on the international trade agenda outlined by U.S.