The State Department approved two potential military sales, to the United Arab Emirates and Belgium, worth more than $1 billion combined, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said July 19.
The Bureau of Industry and Security is looking to hire new investigators, engineers, trade specialists, analysts, enforcement and compliance officials and others, the agency said this week. Interested applicants should submit a resume and other “required documents” to workforceplanning@bis.doc.gov.
The State Department approved four separate potential military sales -- to Taiwan, South Korea, Norway and Estonia -- worth more than $1.5 billion combined, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said July 15.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will co-host a livestreamed Supply Chain Ministerial Forum July 19-20. Blinken will deliver opening remarks July 20, beginning at 9 a.m. EDT, followed by Raimondo. Other State and Commerce officials will make remarks on July 19. Stakeholders from industry, labor and civil society will get a chance to talk about supply chain challenges.
The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America recently updated its U.S. Principal Party in Interest Responsibility Information Sheet and its Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) Model, the group said in a July 18 email to members. Forwarders can distribute the USPPI sheet to help their export customers better understand their exporting responsibilities, including commodity jurisdiction issues, due diligence requirements and export filing mandates. The updated SLI model focuses on the fields needed to submit Electronic Export Information and comply with export control requirements, NCBFAA said.
The Los Angeles and Long Beach ports again postponed by a week a new surcharge meant to incentivize the movement of dwelling containers (see 2110280031), the two ports announced July 15. The ports had planned to begin imposing the fee in November 2021 but have postponed it each week since. The latest extension delays the effective date until July 22.
The State Department’s Overseas Security Advisory Council will hold a closed meeting Nov. 17 to discuss “corporate security policies” involving trade secrets and proprietary commercial information. The council also will discuss “law enforcement investigative techniques and procedures” and will hear reports on global threats and “other matters relating to private sector security policies and protective programs and the protection of U.S. business information overseas.” The meeting previously was scheduled for Nov. 15.
The Agriculture Transportation Coalition praised a recent Federal Maritime Commission industry advisory that outlined its new complaint submission process (see 2207140045), calling it a “landmark moment in the history” of the FMC.
The Federal Maritime Commission this week issued guidance to parties looking to dispute carrier charges that may not be complying with the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. The guidance outlines the steps for submitting a complaint with the FMC.
USDA this week swore in 14 new foreign service officers to work at U.S. embassies and identify export opportunities for U.S. traders. The officers, who also will monitor and report on global agricultural production, will work at embassies across Asia, Africa, South America, Central America, Europe and the Caribbean.