Trade Advisory Notices

The European Parliament have enacted a new law called the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), (EU) 2023/1115 aimed at fighting climate change and biodiversity preservation

On Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), through its’ Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), expanded the scope of previously issued sanctions under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) against Russia and Belarus

Due to the political unrest in the South American country of Ecuador, the nation is under the watchful eye of the Government.

Following the recent concerns between Israel and Hamas, Crane Worldwide would like to express our deepest sympathies and solidarity to the people and their families that are affected by this escalation of the conflict.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) provides limited relaxation of Venezuela Sanctions through new and amended OFAC General Licenses and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) related to Government of Venezuela on October 18th, 2023.

U.S. Congress passed a short-term funding bill measure late Saturday September 30th, 2023, averting the Government shutdown. President Biden signed the legislation within hours before the midnight deadline. This stopgap measure will keep the federal government funded and operating through November 15th, 2023. The legislation punts a potential shutdown until November 17, which includes natural disaster funding.

Mexico’s Ministry of Economy has announced a series of temporary tariff modifications that will impact 392 product categories. These tariff adjustments range from 5% to 25% ad valorem to products originating from countries that are not party to Mexico's free trade or tariff preferential agreements.

The UK have amended sanctions against Russia which will come into effect from October 1. In the latest update, the British government have banned the import of iron and steel products that contain Russian origin steel or iron. 

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season commences in September. Shippers should be aware of necessary precautionary measures and treatments.