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Current and developing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

The US has 20 FTAs in force at this point. They include treaties with the following countries according to the US Trade Representative...

While May manufacturing was down, US exports and imports increased.

While May manufacturing was down, US exports and imports increased

How a small Midwest custom plastics company picks off larger global manufacturers while working through supply chain challenges

Overview Craig Carson, a former Army infantry commander and West Point graduate, has forged a global custom plastics company that counts...

Supply Chain Concerns

The FMC allows rate hikes for carriers in response to Red Sea hostilities By Carlos Rodriguez Many of the rate hikes represent almost a...

Iowa Freight Forwarder first builds relationships and trust with shippers to remain flexible

Joseph International is based in Muscatine, Iowa, and serves SMEs throughout the state. Tony Joseph is the owner who works diligently to...

“First Sale” Duty Savings Opportunities and Challenges

By Brian Murphy, Miller & Company Although around for three decades, there has been renewed interest by US importers in Nissho Iwai...

Port of Kansas City (PortKC) sees river tonnage skyrocket

Port KC owns Woodswether terminal, the old Kansas City terminal in the city’s West Bottoms. The terminal consists of approximately nine...

Collaboration breeds solutions at the Port of New York and New Jersey

By Steve Burns, Port Authority of NY & NJ spokesperson With an uncertain economy and a fragile supply chain, staying nimble is a...

Port of Los Angeles has largest number of on-dock assets

The Port of Los Angeles moves more containers than any other port in the Western Hemisphere and is North America’s largest trade gateway...

Port of Jacksonville benefits for SMEs conducting international trade

JAXPORT is an international trade seaport in Northeast Florida, offering service from dozens of ocean carriers connecting Jacksonville to...

Georgia Ports adding 3.5M TEUs capacity

The Georgia Ports Authority is preparing to take on additional trade through its $1.9 billion infrastructure expansion. The projects will...

Port of Duluth-Superior opens trans-Atlantic service

The following is an excerpt from Spring 2023 Issue of North Star Port by Port Director, Deb DeLuca For the first time in practical or...