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As an industry we tend to look forward. We value due diligence, are proactive problem solvers, and of late we are master contingency planners. News of the tentative agreement between ILWU and PMA comes as a welcomed change in a negotiation period that spans a very challenging nine months. Here’s a quick look at the key dates that have defined the ILWU and PMA contract negotiations. Often it feels counter-intuitive to pause and look backwards. In this case it was painful to se

Q&A WITH BRENDA BARNES, CRCBFA Export Chair What brought you in to the International Trade Industry? After graduating from OSU, I had a minor in German (and majored in Business). Having this on my resume caught someone’s eye who gave me an interview and a company who was involved in international trade. The rest is history. What do you love most about being involved with the CRCBFA? The teamwork towards a common goal. CRCBFA has a lot of members who are strong and together th