Alliance forged in drive for standardized e-bill of lading
“One of the principal objectives of the initiative is to unite stakeholders in the industry around the idea of an electronic bill of lading (eBL) that would be accepted by regulators, banks and insurers, unifying communication between these organisations with shippers, physical and contractual carriers, as well as other stakeholders involved in international trade transactions.”
[Seatrade Maritime News]
U.S. again allows import of Mexican avocados
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced Friday that its avocado inspection program in Michoacan, Mexico, has restarted and avocado exports to the United States have resumed following a threat against one of the U.S. inspectors.”
[Food Safety News]
What’s at stake for global economy as conflict looms in Ukraine
“The crisis is also contributing to a reassessment of the global economy’s structure and concerns about self-sufficiency. The pandemic has already highlighted the downsides of far-flung supply chains that rely on lean production.”
[The New York Times]
Mercosur divided
“Instead of pushing for more free trade, some members of Mercosur are using it to protect their own industries. The rift may spell the end of the customs union.”
[Geopolitical Intelligence Services]
ST&R adds new export controls associate
[ST&R]
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