UPS Announces Significant Partnership Expansion with USPS

FedEx will complete its USPS contract obligations as an air cargo provider  on Sept. 29, 2024. 

Construction of China's smart customs enters phase of comprehensive implementation - People's Daily Online

An article on automation from China's perspective 

Attracting Top Talent in Global Trade: Essential Employer Strategies (globaltradejobs.com)

Trade education and employee development programs including ISO certification strengthens trade teams 

Freight Forwarder Guidance and Best Practices (doc.gov)

A must read for exporters, too. 

CSMS # 60011750 - Announcement of Vague Merchandise Description Cargo Messages (govdelivery.com)

Gifts, accessories, p[arts, stuff will not be accepted by Customs  Be specific 

The Top USA Ports—The Largest and Busiest Ports in America (thomasnet.com)

There are 360 ports in the US. Here are the top 10.  Cargo diverted from Baltimore may be discharged at any of these due to their size.  Here are some facts to consider as you arrange for future cargo arrivals. 

Big shipping company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (msn.com)

Informing Businesses about the INFORM Consumers Act | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov)

This law is approaching a 1 year anniversary (June) but it is a good time to re-visit it if you have a marketplace or made changes to your business. 

2024 NTE Report_1.pdf (ustr.gov)

This is the USTR report on barriers that US exporters face when selling abroad.  The report is at a country level so you can check markets where you sell.  The report on China is found on pages 52-94.

COUNTERPOINT: When it comes to the gig economy, the only thing to fear is fear itself (msn.com)

EMTC offers varying opinions on topics. The DOL Guide is included here. Small businesses need to read the guidelines

Employee or Independent Contractor? A Guide to the New Rule | U.S. Department of Labor Blog (dol.gov)