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GlobalView Newsletter
August 2009
In This Issue
  • Upcoming Seminars
  • Robert Stein quoted in Global Trade Advisor
  • Importing kids products? Test for lead first.
  • What do you mean my container is overweight?
  • Carriers stand firm on announced rate increases

Upcoming Seminars

111-Presenting our Global Trade Education Series

The Path to Export Compliance (Part I)
8/20 @ 11:30am (Rochester, NY) | Details [pdf]
9/16 @ 9:00am (Buffalo, NY) | Details [pdf]
Cost: Free, includes breakfast or lunch

Corporate News

Robert Stein quoted in Global Trade Advisor

More rules, steeper penalties require focus on customs and trade compliance Companies engaged in international commerce need to take customs and trade...[read more]

Global News

Importing kids products? Test for lead first.

With the country in the midst of an economic recession, the last thing most businesses can afford is a $40,000 fine for a lead paint violation. "In...[read more]

What do you mean my container is overweight?

It's a common misconception that container weight limitations are as cut and dry as they sound. In fact, many would be surprised to learn that container...[read more]

Carriers stand firm on announced rate increases

The carriers that serve the Transpacific lanes from Asia to the U.S. have so far stood firm on the General Rate Increase (GRI) that we notified you of...[read more]

New hire

Rochester, NY

Join us in welcoming Carla Holmes to the Mohawk team. Carla was hired as Import Coordinator for our Rochester branch.
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