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Customs &
Trade News

U.S. changes to meat labeling rules do not comply with WTO ruling according to Canada. U.S. Department of Agriculture issues a new rule which does not change COOL labeling provisions. More...

Canada investigates dumping of copper tubes from five countries. Inquiry targets copper tubes from Brazil, Greece, China, Korea and Mexico. More...

Ontario and Quebec's exports to grow by 8% this year. Export Development Canada expects strong growth this year, and a slower pace in 2014. More...

CBSA extends investigation into dumping of unitized wall modules from China. Agency will need an extra 45 days due to the complexity and novelty of the issues. More...

Gretna border crossing temporarily closed.
Additional NEXUS lane opens at Queenston-Lewiston Bridge.
Cargo Control and Sufferance Warehouse Modernization. Information on cargo control and sufferance warehouse modernization
CBSA - SIMA - Certain Copper Tube from Brazil, Greece, China, Korea and Mexico - Notice of Initiation of Investigations
CBSA - SIMA - Unitized wall modules from China. Notice of Extension of Investigations
CFIA Meat Hygiene Directives: - MHD 2013-28 Beef Grading Directive - MHD 2013-14 Chapter 3 - Section 3.10
USDA Issues Final Rule to Amend Labeling Provisions Under Country of Origin Labeling. Final rule to modify the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program.

Transport &
Trade News

EU to improve operations at hundreds of ports along Europe's coastline (2013-05-24) Wants freight to use other harbours than current hubs of Rotterdam, Hamburg and Antwerp. More...

Great Lakes freight down 11 percent in April (2013-05-24) From January to April, the U.S.-flag float stands at 12.5 million tons, a decrease of 14.6 percent compared to a year ago. More...

Cargo thefts down 16% in the U.S. according to FreightWatch (2013-05-23) The average loss value dropped by 31% in the period from February 2013 through April 2013. More...

Asia Pacific air cargo markets remain subdued (2013-05-23) April air cargo demand registered a slight 0.8% decline compared to the same month last year. More...

American truck tonnage index down slightly in April (2013-05-22) The American Trucking Associations' Truck Tonnage Index fell 0.2% in April after rising 0.9% in March. More...

World Chamber issues standards to help define trusted traders (2013-05-22) ICC publishes a collection of standards to help border authorities determine a standardized definition of a diligent trader. More...