WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2023: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published today a Federal Register Notice soliciting additional participants for the Section 321 Data Pilot, which allows the agency to partner with private sector supply chain actors to identify and target high-risk shipments for inspection while expediting clearance of legitimate trade flows. The Section 3  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following working paper (No. 2023-02) on Feb. 15, 2023, entitled "Feedback from Field Staff on National Health Interview Survey Material." Here are excerpts: * * * The working paper was written by Marcus Berger, Rodney L. Terry, Betsari Otero Class and Angie O'Brien. * * * Abstract The U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Behavioral Science Methods (CBSM) conducted focus group research with field staff for the National Health Int  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Federal Maritime Commission issued the following initial decision on default (Docket No. 22-16) on Feb. 15, 2023: * * * GOFORTH & MARTI D/B/A GM BUSINESS INTERIORS, Complainant v. HSIN SILK ROAD SHIPPING LTD., Respondent. OPINION OF: Linda S. Harris CROVELLA, Administrative Law Judge. Initial Decision on Default I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND On July 11, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment ("Notice") advising that complainan  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 16 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx (NYSE: FDX), the world's largest express transportation company, announced the second cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program. As part of the five-year commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) announced in 2021, this program helps prepare HBCU students with opportunities to learn about the FedEx enterprise from executives, build leadership and career-ready skills, and participate   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 16 -- FedEx issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2023: FedEx Express Europe, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world's largest express transportation company, today announced the opening of a new facility in Cork, which will enhance operational performance for businesses and consumers, as well as the working environment for team members. The move will consolidate the FedEx operations in the area into a new 50,000 square foot facility, located in   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 17 (TNSres) -- FedEx issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2023: FedEx is excited to announce the launch of a new series of courses on Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce, developed in collaboration with the Blockchain Research Institute and INSEAD. The courses are now available on Coursera. The four-course "Specialization" introduces learners to the world of Web3 and blockchain for global commerce, explaining what blockchain is, how it works, and why it is   more

BEVERLY HILLS, California, Feb. 18 (TNSawa) -- The NAACP issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2023: The NAACP and BET announced that actress, producer, and best-selling author Gabrielle Union-Wade and three-time NBA Champion entrepreneur and producer, Dwyane Wade will receive the prestigious President's Award during the "54th NAACP Image Awards" airing Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 8:00 PM ET on BET and 8:00 PM PT on delay. The President's Award is presented in recognition of special  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 15 -- The International Air Transport Association issued the following news release: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed its deep condolences to the people of Turkiye and Syria who have been affected by the devastating earthquake in the region. IATA highlighted the important contributions from the aviation industry to the relief effort both with the immediate search-and-rescue efforts and for long-term humanitarian aid. "This tragedy has deepl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following testimony by Cindy Allen, vice president for regulatory affairs and compliance at FedEx Logistics, involving a hearing on Feb. 16, 2023, entitled "Ending Trade That Cheats American Workers By Modernizing Trade Laws and Enforcement, Fighting Forced Labor, Eliminating Counterfeits and Leveling the Playing Field": * * * Every day, in every corner of the world, FedEx is connecting communities, moving goods, and providing serv  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Ending Trade that Cheats American Workers By Modernizing Trade Laws and Enforcement, Fighting Forced Labor, Eliminating Counterfeits, and Leveling the Playing Field" at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 16, 2023, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Agenda We encourage the public to utilize the Committee's livestream of the hearing, available on the website at https://www.finance.senate.gov/ . Mem  more