Hanjin Bankruptcy

Hanjin Bankruptcy

Hanjin, the world’s seventh largest container carrier, is filing for court receivership following 5 years of operating losses and a withdrawal of further funding from their largest creditor. Hanjin has already stopped accepting bookings, and several of their vessels have been detained at loading ports. This means cargo onboard Hanjin vessels may be subject to…

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Zika Update: U.S. Shipments to China

Zika Update: U.S. Shipments to China

According to Chinese Authorities, all shipments from the U.S. to China are now required to present a “Mosquito Eradication Certificate” during the customs clearance process. This is due to the recent update stating that the U.S. has been added to the list of countries required to have an anti-mosquito treatment. It is the shipper’s responsibility…

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General Rate Increase by Trans-Pacific Carriers

General Rate Increase by Trans-Pacific Carriers

Trans-Pacific carriers will be implementing a General Rate Increase (GRI) on September 1, 2016. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian subcontinent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective September 1 Equip.…

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Typhoon Nida Approaching Hong Kong

Typhoon Nida Approaching Hong Kong

A typhoon is expected to hit Hong Kong early Tuesday. Hong Kong’s weather service has issued a level 8 signal and an orange alert, the second most severe alert, for incoming Typhoon Nida. Flooding is expected as the storm is likely to arrive during high tide. Due to these factors, there is a strong possibility that…

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Ever Growing, Mohawk Global Logistics Expands its Reach into New Jersey

Brian Zappola, local Customs broker and General Manager, introduces Mohawk Global Logistics to the New Jersey area EDISON, N.J., August 1, 2016—Mohawk Global Logistics, a leading freight forwarder and Customs broker in the Northeast, has appointed Brian Zappola to oversee its expansion into the New Jersey region. This latest development follows two years of unprecedented growth…

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