by Descartes Datamyne | Jan 29, 2015 | Exports, Trade Data
The trade data shows US polyethylene net exports decreased 20% in October and 7% in November 2014 compared to the same months in 2013 – continuing a downward trend that has persisted since 2009 and through last year’s first three quarters: The US is still a net...
by Descartes Datamyne | Jan 13, 2015 | Exports, Markets
China has banned all imports of US poultry and eggs following outbreaks of avian influenza in the Pacific Northwest, reports Reuters. The ban is effective January 8; any poultry shipped after that date is to be returned or destroyed. Other countries have restricted...
by Descartes Datamyne | Jan 2, 2015 | Industry Coverage
The key to Purolator International’s success is the freight forwarder’s extensive Canadian network, according to the profile of the company in American Shipper’s January issue. Purolator projects a 20% increase in total volumes handled in 2014 … this, despite a...