Super Bowl plans drive record avocado imports from Mexico
Americans gearing up for the Super Bowl this Sunday helped push imports of Mexican avocados to the best week of all time.
Montreal Port Authority President and CEO Vachon will retire in 2020 after a 30-year career
Today, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced that Sylvie Vachon has decided to retire in 2020 after 30 years of service, including 11 years as…
British Airways escalates virus response with one-month China ban
European carriers led by British Airways said they’re quitting China as the deadly coronavirus spreads, though U.S. operators plan to retain some services for now.
Port of Oakland Executive Director wants ‘industrial sanctuary’
Calling it “everyone’s Port,” the Port of Oakland’s new leader wants an industrial sanctuary to sustain economic vitality here. Executive Director Danny Wan delivered his…
Increased air draft allows larger ships to reach the Port of Wilmington
A new air draft over the Cape Fear River will make it easier for ultra-large container vessels to reach the Port of Wilmington. The new…
Chairman Reed addresses American Association of Port Authorities on EXIM’s role in supporting American jobs and the importance of US ports
President and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Kimberly A. Reed spoke today at the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)…
US opens channel to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran
The U.S. announced it has opened a banking channel via Switzerland to provide humanitarian aid to Iran, nearly two years after President Donald Trump withdrew…
Pompeo brushes off tensions to hand Johnson a Brexit trade boost
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said the so-called special relationship with the U.K. is “in a fantastic place,” as he promised to prioritize sealing…
Russia closing border with China to affect people, not goods
Russia’s move to close its land border with China is targeting passengers, leaving freight unaffected for now, the government said Thursday.
Virus raises worry China won’t meet US trade-deal pledges
China’s promises in its phase-one trade deal to increase purchases from the U.S. -- which experts already were calling unrealistic -- will be even tougher…
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