Please use the link below for a glance at the upcoming events for the week of March 31. Document here.

The American Cotton Shippers Association, along with over 300 other associations representing a broad range of industries, urged the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to refrain from implementing the proposed measures in response to the Section 301 investigation into China’s efforts to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. Letter here.

In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), organizations in the energy, transportation, and agriculture industries urged Congress to disapprove California’s vehicle rules through the Congressional Review Act. Letter here.

U.S. farm organizations, including the American Cotton Shippers Association, signed onto a letter to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), calling for the quick Senate approval of Luke Lindberg’s nomination as the next USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. Letter here.

Last night, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) approved the master contract. According to an ILA release, nearly 99% voted in favor of the new contract. The United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) approved the contract in late January. Release here. The release noted that the parties will sign the new agreement on March 11, 2025. Articles […]

The Journal of Commerce has released its Annual Review and Outlook (ARO) issue for 2025. This publication highlights key industry leaders and organizations, showcasing their contributions and insights into the evolving landscape of global trade and logistics. Michael Symonanis, chairman of the ACSA Transportation & Insurance Committee, is a contributor to the 2025 ARO where […]