by Alex Pappas | Oct 24, 2014 | Compliance, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
WTO Rules Against U.S. Meat Labeling Rules – The World Trade Organization (WTO) rejected U.S. labeling requirements for packaged meats to identify where the animal was born, raised and slaughtered. The WTO argued that the rules created an unfair advantage for U.S....
by Alex Pappas | Aug 9, 2014 | China, Compliance, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Panama Canal Turns 100 –August 1914 marked the official opening of the Panama Canal. The latest expansion project is set to open in 2015 to increase capacity and allow larger ships to traverse the canal. Learn more about the history of the canal presented by the BBC...
by Alex Pappas | Aug 1, 2014 | Week in Global Logistics
India Objections Stall WTO Talks – The World Trade Organizations (WTO) plans to streamline global trade failed this week as India demanded to keep its food subsidy programs. The agreement would have been the most significant initiative for the nearly 20 year old...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 25, 2014 | China, Week in Global Logistics
China to Appeal WTO’s Ruling Last month, the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced that China’s export restrictions of rare earth metals were in violation of international trade rules. This week, China announced, “‘[it] will put its weight behind making an...
by Alex Pappas | Dec 16, 2011 | Week in Global Logistics
Occupy Protestors March on West Coast Ports – This week, the Occupy Movement marched on West Coast Ports disrupting cargo operations at Oakland and Portland resulting in heavy backlogs. At Portland about 325 International Longshore and Warehouse Union workers and 200...