Transport, Trade and Regulation News

China's economists are becoming more optimistic about their country's economic recovery.

The American Chamber of Commerce in China warned in a report April 27 that efforts to build up Chinese companies to dominate domestic industries might shut out foreign competitors.

Falling construction prices are making federal dollars meant for infrastructure projects go further, and Washington is trying to make sure the money goes to those building plans.

While those of us who travel overseas for our jobs sometimes complain about the time away from home and the extra-long days, there is no better way to keep up with trade and transportation than to vis

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The Federal Maritime Commission isn’t going to be deterred even after a federal court “smacked down” the agency’s stand in the controversial clean-trucks program at Southern California ports.

[BRAZIL:34:4/27/09:TRADE] Brazil has moved outside the rest of the world’s mainstream in commerce and culture for years and that could be how it turns out to be with the global economic downturn.

Congress will jump into the legal and policy issues raised by the recent expansion of pirate attacks on cargo ships in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa.

Agility opened an Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore along with an expanded regional distribution center to strengthen its presence and provide a platform for further growth.

Shipments, orders and inventories of manufactured durable goods all fell in March, according to a report released April 24 by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Transportation Security Administration lacks the structure, policies and procedures to complete an effective risk management plan for freight and passenger transportation, according to a report by

Manhattan Associates saw licensing revenue from its supply chain software fall more than 70 percent in the first quarter, all but wiping out the company's net profit.

Construction equipment giant Caterpillar says the scale of the federal economic stimulus package is “disappointing” and will have little impact on construction business this year.

In a merger of third-party logistics providers, Horizon Logistics and Beacon Performance Logistics combined their operations. They will operate under the name of Horizon Logistics.

The Retail Industry Leaders Association, as part a coalition of non-governmental organizations and U.S. businesses, urged Congress and the Obama administration to review and reform U.S.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is stepping up its efforts to secure the nation's land borders, and the agency is receiving hundreds of millions of dollars to support its efforts.

The Automated Commercial Environment is open for business – almost – U.S. Customs and Border Protection said April 22.

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Two retail industry groups with a major voice in transportation policy are merging to give retailers a more powerful, united association in Washington.

American steel exports declined by 34.4 percent in the first two months of 2009 compared to 2008, the American Institute for International Steel announced April 22.

The value of the RFID market in 2009 will rise to $5.56 billion, up from $5.25 billion in 2008, according to a new report by IDTechEx, a research and consulting firm.

The president and CEO of 51 million-member AAA raised concerns about transportation infrastructure and the upcoming reauthorization of the highway bill with U.S.

The major companies in the express industry would like to see a higher value limit for goods eligible for informal customs entry, and a higher maximum level for articles that can be imported duty free

Japan posted its first trade deficit in 28 years in fiscal 2008, which ended on March 31, as the deep global economic downturn took its toll on exports from the world's second-biggest economy.

Despite exports and imports crashing and trade suffocated by a global credit crunch, one export-supporting business in Canada is booming --- the credit agency that finances and insures Canadian export

With a high-tech identification card now mandatory at all U.S. ports, you might think the Transportation Security Administration could take a bow for its labors.

U.S. Trade Representative Ronald Kirk told reporters Monday that progress is being made on pending free-trade deals between the United States and both Panama and Colombia.

The Coast Guard is preparing a new directive to provide guidance for vessels operating in pirate-infested waters off the coast of Somalia, Commandant Adm. Thad Allen said April 20.

Transportation intermediaries seeking to increase their revenue stream by expanding their menu of value-added services should be aware that they are taking on added liability as well.

The global economic recession took a huge toll on global production of crude steel in the month of March and the first quarter of 2009, according to the World Steel Association, which compiles data fr

The Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection will meet on May 6.

The International Ship and Port Facility Code is due for its five-year review, and will be a subject May 4 when the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee meets in Washington.

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Neptune Orient Lines today promoted Jim McAdam president of APL Logistics, which, along with the rest of the NOL Group, has been struggling to maintain growth in the global economic recession.

Leading indicators for the U.S. economy fell for the ninth consecutive month in March, according to a report April 20 from business researchers at the Conference Board.

London – Kuehne & Nagel is preparing further cost cutting measures as a “severe recession-related decline” in sea and air freight volumes resulted in a 17 percent fall in first q

For freight operators serving the world’s automobile manufacturers, the big problem has been parking — too much business rolling into ports and not enough moving out.

If CREATE works out as planned, trains will be able to move through Chicago more quickly. But run-through trains will remain the exception, not the rule.

Revenue for third-party logistics providers in the automotive world declined 37.5 percent in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same quarter a year ago.

A computer model in Chicago displays the city’s rail network, using different colors for different kinds of trains. During the day, main routes are almost solid yellow, signifying commuter trains.