USML changes announced
Issue 50 February 2025
The State Department has announced wide-ranging revisions to the US Munitions List. The…
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BIS introduces further semiconductor rules
Issue 49 December 2024 / January 2025
On 2 December, the US Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced a…
China applies “countermeasures” on US defense organizations
Issue 49 December 2024 / January 2025
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (“MFA”) has said that it had decided to…
Securing ICTS transactions the focus of new BIS final rule
Issue 49 December 2024 / January 2025
On 5 December, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a final…
DPRK symposium
Issue 49 December 2024 / January 2025
The US, South Korea and Japan co-hosted a symposium in Singapore focusing on…
EU agrees 15th Russia sanctions package, targeting “shadow fleet” moving oil exports
Issue 49 December 2024 / January 2025
The European Union has approved a 15th package of sanctions against Russia, expanding…
EU publishes new FAQs on CHP items and sanctions due diligence
Issue 49 December 2024 / January 2025
The European Commission has updated its guidance on sanctions compliance and due diligence…
Freight-forwarder settles with OFAC following acquisitions
Issue 49 December 2024 / January 2025
Minnesota-based freight-forwarder, C.H. Robinson International Inc. (“CHR”) has agreed to pay $257,690 to…
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