Apple Product Launches Impact U.S. Air Freight Imports from China
Apple Product Launches Impact U.S. Air Freight Imports from China The recent Apple product launch of the fifth generation iPad, the iPad Air, will impact U.S. air freight imports from China. As seen with past product launches, Apple buys up … READ MORE »
Requirements for Importers Under FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Program
FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Program In an effort to protect the health and safety of U.S. consumers and our food supply, the FDA has proposed a new reform that regulates foreign suppliers’ practices and facility maintenance. According to the FDA, “a foreign … READ MORE »
Requirements for Importers Under the Food Safety Modernization Act
Food Modernization Safety Act On January 4, 2011, President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act, a proactive reform aiming to protect the U.S. food supply by enforcing supply chain safety standards and regulations. Under the FSMA, the Food and … READ MORE »
Mega Ships Offer Economies of Scale and Environmental Savings – But Not Without its Drawbacks
Triple E class container ships, such as the Maersk M/V Mc-Kinney Møller offer economies of scale and environmental savings not currently available with the majority of container ships globally. The Maersk M/V Mc-Kinney Møller, for instance, is a quarter mile … READ MORE »
How the Government Shutdown Will Affect Importers and Exporters
At midnight last night, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives could not come to an agreement on the U.S. budget for the coming fiscal year which has resulted in a government shutdown. The following is an explanation of how … READ MORE »
