USDA Applauds Mexico’s Action Towards Resolving USMCA Dispute on GE Corn
Washington, D.C., Feb. 6, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the following statement commending Mexico’s action to declare ineffective measures concerning genetically engineered (GE) corn that the United States successfully challenged in the USMCA dispute. Today’s action safeguards approximately $5.6 billion in U.S. corn exports to Mexico. USDA, in coordination with USTR, will continue to monitor Mexico’s compliance with its USMCA commitments.
Delaware port still backing Edgemoor plans even after lawsuit cancels permit
The proposed Edgemoor container terminal was slated for groundbreaking in January, but the project timeline is now uncertain after a federal judge ruled its permit was unlawful in a case brought by the nearby Port of Philadelphia.
Opportunistic Brazilian exporters move product to US amid spot rate retreat
Forwarders say shippers are booking space to the US for low-value commodities like plywood, tile and paper, which prior to the rate drop had been limited to less-expensive routes.
Shippers want more visibility data than terminals are providing: survey
A new report from software vendor Kaleris has found that terminal operators around the globe believe they are providing better visibility data than shippers say are they receiving.
Is It Really 'FDA Approved'?
The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating human drugs and biological products, animal drugs, medical devices, tobacco products, food (including animal food), cosmetics, and electronic products that emit radiation.
ONE launches domestic repositioning program on inland loads to West Coast
The ocean carrier is diving into domestic intermodal logistics for shippers sending freight from inland markets to the West Coast.
Prince Rupert promoting transload operations to improve logistics efficiency
The latest move by the port involves a proposal by intermodal logistics provider IntermodeX to develop a transload facility near Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal that is designed to primarily attract import containers.