Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Journal of Commerce reports that the American Trucking Association is warning that there is already a shortage of 20,000 drivers in long-haul trucking that could increase to 111,000 by 2014 if current trends continue. The article notes that the shortage is worsened by security and safety measures established during the last few years. (JoC, dated 06/27/05, www.joc.com.)
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1. Long Haul Truck Driver Shortage Expected to Increase if Trends Continue
2. California Exporter to Pay $31,000 Penalty to Settle Charges of Unlicensed Exports of Biological Toxin
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a press release announcing that Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of South San Francisco, CA agreed to pay a $31,000 civil penalty to settle charges that it exported PRIALT, a sub-unit of conotoxin, to Belgium in violation of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Elan is required to perform an internal audit of its export compliance program. (BIS press release, dated 06/28/05, available at www.bis.doc.gov/news/2005/Ellan.htm.)
3. Federal Register Notice on Availability of FDA Revised Guidance for U.S. Dairy Product Manufacturers/Processors Exporting to Chile
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Federal Register notice announcing the availability of its revised guidance entitled, "Guidance for Industry and FDA: Establishing and Maintaining a List of U.S. Dairy Product Manufacturers/Processors With Interest in Exporting to Chile." (See ITT's Online Archives or 06/28/05 news, 05062899 3, for BP summary announcing availability of the revised guidance (revised June 2005).) (D/N 2003D-0180, FR Pub 06/22/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-12234.pdf)
4. Designation of Islamic Jihad Group as Foreign Terrorist Organization
The State Department has issued a notice which states that in consultation with the Attorney General and Treasury Secretary, the Secretary of State has designated the Islamic Jihad Group, also known by other listed aliases, as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (INA). (Public Notice 5110, FR Pub 06/17/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-12010.pdf)
5. First Meeting of ITA Interagency Working Group on Manufacturing
The International Trade Administration (ITA) was seeking comments by June 20, 2005 for the first meeting of the Interagency Working Group on Manufacturing, scheduled for June 22, 2005. According to ITA, the purpose of the meeting was to bring representatives from federal agencies together to discuss the state of manufacturing in the U.S. (FR Pub 06/15/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-11841.pdf)
6. FMC Lists Applicants for OTI Licenses
The FMC has issued a notice stating that the following companies have filed applications for license as a non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC) - ocean transportation intermediary (OTI), or NVOCC/ocean freight forwarder (FF) - OTI or FF - OTI:
NVOCC-OTI
Impex Transport Inc. dba Impex GLS (IL)
Anand J. Narain (MD)
A.M.X. Logistics, Inc. (NY)
Bral Marine Service Inc. (FL)
Cargo Express Del Caribe, Inc. (NY)
EZ Logistics, Inc. (CA)
Global Cargo Connection (CA)
Transport Logistic International Corp. (FL)
Worldwide Sea and Air Shipping Co. (CA)
NVOCC/FF-OTI
Intersea Transport, Inc. (IL)
World International Cargo Transfer USA, Inc. (CA)
A&A Contract Customs Brokers USA, Inc. dba A&A International Freight Forwarding (WA)
A.M.C Shipping (CT)
NVO Container Line Inc. dba Global Logistics USA (NY)
Unique Logistics International Inc. (TX)
Hemisphere Cargo Corp. dba H. Cargo Lines, dba H. Cargo Logistics (FL)
A.P.R. Inc. dba Expresito Carga (NY)
FF-OTI
Incline International Relocation, Inc. (NC)
Jamaica Shipping Co. (NJ)
Overseas Shipping Co. (FL)
FR Pub 06/16/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-11833.pdf; FR Pub 07/06/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-13257.pdf
7. FMC Rescinds Revocation of OTI License
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has rescinded its earlier revocation of the following ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license:
| License No. | Company |
| 012361N | North American Van Lines, Inc. (IN) |
(FR Pub 07/06/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-13256.pdf )