US Transport Company Challenges CMA CGM’s Detention and Demurrage Charges

Access One Transport, a California-based haulier, has lodged complaints with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regarding container line detention… Read More

Deadline Looms for US West Coast Port Contract

Haylle Sok 9:46 AM  6/26/2014

Los Angeles, CA – As the possibility of a crippling work stoppage at 30 US West Coast ports looms on… Read More

Braselton, Georgia Scores Two Major Economic Development Projects

Haylle Sok 12:10 AM  6/26/2014

Braselton, GA – Two Japanese companies – Hitachi Power Tools (HPT) and sports equipment maker Mizuno USA – have announced… Read More

The Most Tax Friendly Country? Canada, Says Report

Haylle Sok 12:00 AM  6/26/2014

Ontario, Canada – Canada remains the world’s most tax friendly country for global business, according to KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives 2014:… Read More

“Basic Framework” in Place for Global Services Pact

G. Munroe 12:10 AM  6/25/2014

Washington, DC – Negotiators will meet next week to work on what US Trade Representative Michael Froman has called a… Read More

Portugal’s Frulact to Built Idaho Processing Plant

Haylle Sok 12:10 AM  6/25/2014

Rupert, Idaho – Frulact, the Portugal-based international fruit processor, has signed a Development Agreement with the city of Rupert, Idaho,… Read More

Investigation of Steel Pipe Imports from Korea Urged

Haylle Sok 12:10 AM  6/24/2014

Washington, DC – More than 150 members of the House of Representatives have signed a letter to US Commerce Secretary… Read More

Ragu and Bertoli Sold to Japan’s Mizkan Group

Haylle Sok 12:10 AM  6/24/2014

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Europe-based Unilever PLC has sold North America’s iconic Ragu and Bertoli brand name spaghetti sauces to… Read More

Wells Fargo International Business Indicator

Haylle Sok 9:56 AM  6/23/2014

httpv://youtu.be/VdfJpmRJJOg According to the latest Wells Fargo International Business Indicator survey,  nearly 70 percent of the US companies surveyed expect… Read More

Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Endangered

Haylle Sok 8:59 AM  6/23/2014

Washington, DC – The Export-Import Bank of the US (EXIM) is in danger of extinction as incoming House Majority Leader… Read More

TRACE Expands into Ghana, Hungary and Turkey

Haylle Sok 12:10 AM  6/23/2014

Annapolis, MD – TRACE International, the global anti-bribery association, has expanded its worldwide presence with new partnerships announced in Ghana,… Read More

Global Licensed Merchandise Sales Increase

Haylle Sok 12:10 AM  6/23/2014

New York, NY – Retail sales of licensed merchandise worldwide increased 1.7 percent in 2013, rising to $155.8 billion from… Read More