An ever-increasing number of sanitary and phytosanitary measures which affect the agricultural and food industries are giving rise to specific trade concerns at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The IFCBA welcomes Rutherford Global Logistics Inc. as an associated business.
For more information on this business please refer to the following link:http://ifcba.org/List_of_Members
Thank you
IFCBA Secretariat
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled this week that India must offer a level playing field to both domestic and foreign manufacturers of solar panels following a dispute raised by the U.S. over the country’s solar power program, say reports in India.
According to an SCM World survey, 55 percent of respondents had an increase in international sales and 54 percent an increase in imports over the past 10 years, with one third selling into or sourcing from more than 100 countries. Forty percent imported more than half of their products and materials.
The IFCBA is pleased to announce that the Mexican Confederation of Customs Brokers (CAAAREM) has elected Mr. José Antonio Vidales Flores as its President for the period 2015-2017, replacing Mr. Victor Gamas Luna. This election took place during the CAAAREM Annual General Assembly held on July 11, 2015.
On behalf of all members, we congratulate Mr. Vidales Flores on his new position.
The IFCBA welcomes Sterling Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Inc. as an associated business.
For more information on this business please refer to the following link:http://ifcba.org/List_of_Members
Thank you
IFCBA Secretariat
The US government’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency’s air cargo advance screening (ACAS) pilot programme is asking for new participants as it has been extended again, pushing back the date by which its implementation becomes mandatory for the airfreight community.
The ACAS pilot is a voluntary test in which participating companies submit a subset of required advance air cargo data to CBP at the earliest point practicable prior to loading of the cargo onto the aircraft, destined to or transiting through the US. The ACAS data is used to target high risk air cargo.
The free trade agreement between Mexico and Panama became effective on July 1, 2015, Panama's Ministry of Trade and Industry said.
The FTA was signed in Panama on April 3, 2014. It was ratified by Mexico on April 20, 2015.
Under the FTA, Mexico will immediately receive preferential tariff treatment on 72 percent of agreed products, including copper, aluminum, steel, automobiles, auto parts, paints, cosmetics, and perfumes. Tariffs on the remaining products will be lowered gradually, after five years.
