Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Washington File reports that in recent remarks, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Zoellick predicted that Congress will allow a two-year extension of President Bush's trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as 'fast track', in order to give more time to conclude World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations as well as bilateral and regional negotiations. (Washington File Pub 12/08/04, available at http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/display.html?p=washfile-english&y=2004&m=December&x=20041208165515ebyessedo0.9826624&t=livefeeds/wf-latest.html; USTR's remarks, dated 12/07/04, available at http://www.ustr.gov/Document_Library/Transcripts/2004/December/European_Leadership_Forum_Interview_with_U.S._Trade_Representative_Robert_B._Zoellick.html)
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1. USTR Predicts President's Trade Promotion Authority Will be Extended
2. DOT Secretary Marks First Direct U.S.-Vietnam Flight in Almost 30 Years
The Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Mineta has issued a statement regarding the first direct flight from the U.S. to Vietnam in almost thirty years. According to the Secretary, this flight represents a new beginning of strengthened relations and closer ties that will open new doors for businesses in both countries. (Mineta's statement, DOT 209-04, dated 12/09/04, available via email by emailing documents@brokerpower.com)
3. ITA Announces Microelectronics Trade Mission to Shanghai, China
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued a notice announcing that a U.S. microelectronics trade mission will take place in Shanghai, China from March 14 through 17, 2005. This trade mission will take place during the annual Shanghai exhibition Electronica and Productronica China 2005. Recruitment will close on January 21, 2005. (FR Pub 12/09/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/E4-3588.pdf)
4. USTR Seeks Comments on Four U.S. Law Schools to be Recognized by Singapore
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has issued a notice seeking public comment in selecting four U.S. law schools whose degrees will be recognized by Singapore for admission to the Singapore bar, as required by the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Written comments are due by noon, January 3, 2005. (FR Pub 12/08/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-26923.pdf)
- FMC Reissues OTI Licenses
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced that it has reissued the following ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) licenses:
| License | Company | Date Reissued |
| 018415N | Global Link Logistics, Inc. (GA) | 10/23/04 |
(FMC notice, FR Pub 12/08/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-26990.pdf)
- FMC Revokes OTI Licenses
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced that it has revoked the following ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) licenses, effective on the corresponding dates shown below:
| License | Company | Date Revoked |
| 016472N | (CAL.) KTL International, Inc. (CA) | 11/25/04 |
| 013258N | Cargoline (USA) Inc. (NJ) | 11/13/04 |
| 000861F | George J. Young & Co. (CA) | 11/14/04 |
| 018401F | Inlogix Corp. (Puerto Rico) | 11/18/04 |
| 013489N | J.R. International Shipping, Inc. (NJ) | 11/07/04 |
| 017997F | Royal Lonestar Marketing, Inc. dba Royal Lonestar Forwarding (TX) | 11/03/04 |
| 011170F | Sage Freight Systems Inc. dba Sage Container Lines (NY) | 11/23/04 |
| 017411N | Sunfreight Cargo International, Inc. (CA) | 11/15/04 |
| 000489F | T.A. Coleman & Co., Inc. (NY) | 10/24/04 |
| 017747N | Tomcar Investment USA, Inc. (FL) | 11/07/04 |
(FMC notice, FR Pub 12/08/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-26987.pdf)
- FMC Rescinds Orders that Previously Revoked OTI Licenses
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced that the orders revoking the following ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) licenses are being rescinded:
| License | Company |
| 016071N | Heron International, Inc. (TX) |
| 017940F | Kristen Brandimarte dba Emmeli Shipping (NJ) |
| 016027F | Lion Exhibition Freight, Inc. (GA) |
(FMC notice, FR Pub 12/08/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-26989.pdf)
8. FMC Lists Applicants for OTI Licenses
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a notice stating that the following companies have filed applications for license as non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC), ocean freight forwarder (FF) or NVOCC/FF ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs):
NVOCC-OTIs
Tillicum Global Networks, Inc. (CA)
ELS Logistics Services LLC (NJ)
Premier Van Lines, Inc. dba Premier International Group (UT)
Ours Logis, Inc. (CA)
Aramex International Courier Ltd. dba Aramex International (NY)
Petcon Freight Systems, LLC (NY)
Tru-Line Logistics, Inc. (CA)
Yicheng Logistics (Puerto Rico), Inc. (Puerto Rico)
NVOCC/FF-OTIs
Kairos Logistics, LLC (CA)
Atlantic Ocean International, Corp. (FL)
Frontline Sourcing, Inc. (GA)
Volvo Logistics North America, Inc. (VA)
FF-OTIs
Pacorini USA, Inc. (LA)
Navicargo Logistics and CFS, Inc. (FL)
(FMC notice, FR Pub 12/08/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-26988.pdf)