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BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the start of an innovative facial biometric test in select vehicle lanes at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry (POE) for travelers arriving in the United States. This enhanced process for international travel, known as Simplified Arrival-Vehicle Biometric, uses facial biometrics to automate the […]
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Operations at British Columbia’s ports are slated to resume on Thursday, after the federal government intervened in a bitter labour dispute. The B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) said Wednesday that the Canada Industrial Relations Board had the resumption of operations for Nov. 14. It comes after federal […]
The statement also urged both sides to “do the work necessary to reach an agreement.” “Canadians are counting on them,” the statement from MacKinnon’s office said. The lockout at B.C. container terminals including those in Vancouver — Canada’s largest port — began last week after the BC Maritime Employers Association said members of International Longshore […]
Maersk said in a communique that the cargo to be shipped through the port “does not include any military weapons or ammunition”. Spanish daily El Pais earlier this week had cited Spanish government officials saying that the ship, as well as another also belonging to Maersk and due to dock later this month, “will not […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Business Local Business News Local News The employers and union were originally scheduled to meet for three days in mediated talks to try to break a deadlock in negotiations. Author of the article: The Canadian Press Chuck Chiang Published Nov 09, 2024 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 3 minute read You […]
PRESIDIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Presidio Port Director Benito Reyes Jr. was formally sworn into office November 7 at a CBP change of command ceremony. Family, friends, colleagues, and local dignitaries gathered as Mr. Reyes recited the oath of office during a ceremony at the Presidio Activity Center. “My goal is to enhance […]
Kikihia angusta (Walker), a cicada from New Zealand feed on plant roots causing damage to trees and bushes. LOS ANGELES— It has been a busy year for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists assigned to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). They are the frontline in protecting America’s vital agriculture resources from foreign harmful […]
You’ll want to ascend either Corcovado Mountain to the foot of the Christ statue by train, or Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car – or both, since you get magnificent outlooks over the city and bay from two angles. Copacabana and more upmarket Ipanema are the classic beach suburbs, but Urca is lovely too. The Botanic […]
EL PASO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the El Paso port of entry seized 11,100 rounds of 7.62 ammunition November 5, 2024. The ammunition was concealed in the quarter panels of a vehicle crossing the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) international crossing. “The volume of this seizure is substantial,” said […]
SAN LUIS, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis seized a cache of high-powered assault weapons. The incident occurred on Friday, November 1, at approximately 12:00 p.m., when CBP officers encountered a 28-year-old man driving a Chevrolet SUV attempting to exit the United States to Mexico […]