Archive for 'Shipping News' Category
Bush Signs Port Security Act
22 October 2006Washington — President Bush has signed into law a port security bill authorizing $3.4 billion over five years for security measures.
Congress passed the bill September 30 before adjourning to campaign ahead of November congressional elections.
At the October 13 signing ceremony, Bush said, “Our seaports are a gateway to commerce, a source of opportunity, and a [...]
Ben & Jerry’s Expands Fair Trade Certified Products
15 October 2006October is Fair Trade Month -
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 11, 2006–Ben & Jerry’s announced today that it is expanding its Fair Trade Certified ice cream flavors, making it the largest ice cream and frozen food manufacturer to offer Fair Trade Certified ingredients. Ben & Jerry’s Fair Trade Certified line-up now includes: Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Coffee [...]
Fair Trade - Fair Indigo
21 September 2006Fair Indigo is a new clothing company using fair trade practices. I expect to see alot more of this.
What is Fair Trade? Fair trade producers are paid fair wages for the products they produce. Fair Indigo is a pioneer in the fair trade clothing business. Read their story.
U.S. - Mauritius Sign Trade Agreement
21 September 2006The United States supporting democracy -
WASHINGTON – Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Karan Bhatia and Mauritian Foreign Affairs, International Trade, and Cooperation Minister Madan Murlidhar Dulloo signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) today aimed at strengthening and expanding trade ties between the United States and Mauritius. The TIFA will provide a formal mechanism to [...]
U.S. Trade and Development Agency Announces Projects in Asia
20 September 2006Grants intended to support initiatives in Indonesia, Vietnam, China
Washington — The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) announced September 15 that it has awarded four grants to fund projects in Indonesia, Vietnam and China.
