Yantian Port Resuming Operations

Yantian Port Resuming Operations

Good news, Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) is fully operational as of Thursday morning, June 24, 2021. The challenge will now be clearing the backlog over the next four weeks, as peak season draws near. All berths are fully operational, with laden gate-in tractors back to 9,000 trucks per day. The requirement of export laden…

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Aluminum Licensing Requirements Effective June 28

Aluminum Licensing Requirements Effective June 28

The U.S. Department of Commerce has published a notice regarding aluminum licensing requirements. Aluminum import licenses will be required for entries of covered aluminum products beginning June 28, 2021. This notice also confirms that the stay of the regulations entitled “Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System” will be lifted on June 28. The licensing process…

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Yantian Operations Update

Yantian Operations Update

The following are recent updates regarding the state of operations at Yantian Port: YICT has issued a notice stating that as of June 10, the terminal will accept export laden containers with an ETA-7.The overall operation capacity of YICT has been restored to about 75 percent.The yard density is significantly reduced to 70 percent.During the…

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BIS Issues UAE Final Rule to End of Israeli Boycott

BIS Issues UAE Final Rule to End of Israeli Boycott

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule, effective June 8, that amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to reflect the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) formal termination of its participation in the Arab League Boycott of Israel. Under this rule, certain “requests for information, action or agreement from the UAE” will…

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