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(13 articles)USTR urged to permanently suspend China-linked ship fees
Supply chain stakeholders are calling on the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to permanently suspend fees and charges linked to China-origin shipments. The effort aims to reduce logistics costs and op
New AAPA Chair Prioritizes Port Funding and Infrastructure Bills
Richard Hendrick, CEO of the Port of Albany-Rensselaer, has been elected Chairman of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), marking the first North Atlantic region chairperson in over 40
Trucker Turned Content Creator: How 5B Views Reshapes Industry Messaging
Larry Cothran exemplifies a new form of supply chain labor influence: the creator-advocate who builds credibility through consistent, authentic content rather than traditional credentials or corporate
Australian Logistics Council Calls for Balanced Freight Policy
The Australian Logistics Council has pushed back against negative framing of heavy vehicle traffic in Melbourne, arguing that the real problem is inadequate infrastructure and planning, not trucks the
SAFLA Launches Gauteng Branch to Resolve Border Agency Issues
The South African Freight and Logistics Association opened its Gauteng branch on October 20, positioning itself as an intermediary between freight businesses and border management agencies. Led by Eri
Airlink Founder Takes Lead at Airforwarders Association
The Airforwarders Association has appointed Steve Smith, founder and former CEO of Airlink, as its new executive director, succeeding Brandon Fried who is retiring after leading the organization for 2
VTA Sets Freight Priorities Ahead of Victorian Election
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has publicly articulated its freight industry priorities ahead of the state election, signaling a coordinated industry push to influence transportation and lo
ATA President Chris Spear Departs After 10 Years
Chris Spear has departed from his role as president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), effective immediately, marking a significant transition for the trucking industry's primary adv
Business Group Calls for Urgent Action on Rising Shipping Costs
A business advocacy group has escalated calls for immediate government and industry action to address elevated shipping costs that continue to burden supply chains across multiple sectors. The group's
Molson Coors Lobbies Against Tariffs on Beer and Key Commodities
Molson Coors has intensified its lobbying efforts focused on tariff policy, trade agreements, and commodity-related trade issues. This development reflects growing concern among beverage manufacturers
Safla Expands SARS Talks to Combat Regional Trade Delays
Safla, a regional supply chain organization, has expanded its direct engagement with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to address persistent trade delays affecting businesses across the region.
Belarus Transport Ministry Tackles Export Logistics Barriers
The Belarusian Transport Ministry continues efforts to resolve systemic logistics challenges that constrain the country's export competitiveness. This reflects ongoing structural issues within Belarus
GOAL and LMTA Push for Streamlined Permitting Standards
The Global Organization of Automobile Logistics (GOAL) and the Logistics Motor Transport Association (LMTA) are jointly advocating for improvements to the permitting framework that governs heavy lift