17 11, 2023

Government Invests More Than $653 Million in Ports to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains

By | 2023-11-17T23:09:51+00:00 November 17th, 2023|Shipping, Supply Chain, Tariffs|

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced over $653 million to fund 41 port improvement projects across the country under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). This funding will help grow capacity and increase efficiency at coastal seaports, Great Lakes ports, and inland river ports. A significant portion [...]

26 09, 2023

NCBFAA leads industrywide initiative to keep trade moving in the event of an Oct. 1 government shutdown

By | 2023-09-26T15:39:37+00:00 September 26th, 2023|Border Crossing, Imports, Shipping, Trade, U.S. Customs|

Taking no chances with what appears to be increasingly likely a federal government shutdown starting Oct. 1, the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is leading an effort among 40 other trade associations to develop a comprehensive strategy with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other Partner [...]