September 17, 2024
As a potential strike looms along East Coast and Gulf Coast Ports, the trade community is pondering what may lie ahead in the weeks to come. […]
September 17, 2024
With talks stalled and more labor demands being put on the table, a dockworkers strike at ports along the US East and Gulf coasts looks increasingly […]
August 22, 2024
Canada’s two major freight railroads have shut their operations, according to management of the two companies, locking out 9,000 members of the Teamsters union who operate […]
August 21, 2024
Established in 1967, the prestigious C. Alvin Bertel Award is presented annually by the World Trade Center of New Orleans to an individual in recognition of […]
August 21, 2024
Founded in 2020, by financial technology experts and former business owners in retail, distribution, importing, technology and finance Koverly’s payment platform redefines global and local payments […]
August 21, 2024
The Lacey Act combats illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants. The 2008 Farm Bill amended the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 3371-3378) and extended its […]
November 21, 2023
November 23 – Thanksgiving Holiday (Office Closed) November 24 – Black Friday (Shopping Holiday ~ Office Closed) Our office will reopen and resume normal business operations […]
October 2, 2023
A federal government shutdown, which was expected to start at 12 a.m., Oct. 1., was averted late Saturday when Congress passed a stopgap bill. President Biden […]
September 29, 2023
This Sept. 25 article has been republished in its entirety for NCBFAA association members with permission from law firm Venable International Trade and Logistics Group which […]