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STRIKES AND LABOR ACTION France: Strikes Continue, Customs System OutageFrance has been going through a chaotic period of national strikes, with work stoppages at French ports and terminals that started on November 5. Strike action continues on November 6, including a separate 24-hour strike by port tugboat crews. The “Yellow Vest” movement is calling for […]

US Customs (CBP) issued an “Interim Final Rule” announcement on November 5 that changes the requirements for foreign importers of record (IORs). The interim rule continues the process of implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order 14401 on Strengthening Customs Enforcement, and the intention is to add accountability, increase visibility, and prevent unlawful imports. The key […]

USWC: The ILWU Local 26 and PMA (Pacific Maritime Association-representing the ocean carriers and terminal operators who employ the ILWU laborers) have agreed to extend their contract negotiation deadline to midnight Pacific Time on Friday, November 6, delaying a possible strike at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Local 26 represents about 250 […]

The New Era of Customs Enforcement: What It Means for All Importers Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 3:00 PM ET | Live on Zoom 60 minutes, including live Q&A Executive Order 14411 marks CBP’s shift from trade facilitation to trade enforcement under a new mantra: “importing is a privilege, not a right.” Every importer should […]

The strike of independent truckers is continuing in Chile and is impacting cargo movement in the San Antonio port area. The truckers have been on strike since October 29 and have immobilized about 200 trucks in the area. They are also blocking access to cargo depots, making it difficult to obtain empty containers.   The port […]