Meanwhile, 6500 Miles Away in Afghanistan…

Mohawk helped bring a little bit of home to troops from Utica, NY currently deployed in Afghanistan. The company donated transportation services to bring race gear for a Boilermaker shadow run that took place in Afghanistan last week. The Boilermaker is an annual 15K race in Utica, NY. Afghanistan: Members of the 108th Infantry running in…

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New Law Makes National Freight Program a Reality

Signed into law by President Obama on July 6, the new MAP-21 law stipulates spending on national transportation needs for the next two years. Unlike previous transportation spending laws, MAP-21 acknowledges the need to establish policies to improve freight movement, most notably, the creation of a national freight program. In March, we shared with you…

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Hong Kong Issues Tropical Cyclone Warning

Client Alert The Hong Kong national weather service issued a severe weather warning this morning for incoming tropical cyclone Vincente. By law, this warning level requires all offices, schools, and nonessential government departments to shut down. Please be advised that shipment delays are expected due to the severe weather. International Business Times: Typhoon Vicente Sweeps…

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The MSC Flaminia Is on Fire and I Have Cargo Onboard!

When fire overtook the containership MSC Flaminia earlier this month, shippers with cargo onboard wanted to know: What’s the impact of my cargo? The answer is: It depends. First, is your cargo insured through an all risk policy? If so, you can relax. Regardless of the outcome of this fire, your underwriters have you covered. Fire is…

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