Though United States border protections and national security are getting better by the day, shippers are often the first critical point of contact for export violations. It is important that exporters stay alert and know the signs that a shipment may be destined for an inappropriate use, user, or destination by potentially blocked individuals. The…
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It is a bittersweet moment for me to announce that Cindy Sardella, Vice President Culture, and a founding partner of Mohawk Global Logistics, retired at the end of 2019. Cindy’s journey began 34 years ago when she started working for the original Mohawk as an administrative assistant before it was acquired by J.V. Carr &…
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced medical supply product exclusions from the fourth list of Section 301 tariffs. The exclusions will apply retroactively to September 1, 2019 until September 1, 2020. These new exclusions are reflected in 8 10-digit HTSUS subheadings, which cover 59 separate exclusion requests. If you have any questions, please…
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With the number of new cases of COVID-19 slowing in China, and a gradual return of their labor force, we are starting to see the beginnings of recovery for the transport industry. Factories are coming back online with 50 percent or more of their workers having returned, and further estimates of 80 to 90 percent…
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While Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) has most recently spread to other parts of the world including South Korea, Italy and Iran, latest reports from China are showing a decline in both new cases and deaths. This could mark the beginning of a “V” shaped recovery for cargo moving to and from China, which is the best outcome…
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We’re always proud to announce our people’s achievements. Congratulations, Lindsey, Kelsey, and Ginelle on your recent promotions! Lindsey Thomas has been promoted to Import Transportation Supervisor. Lindsey has been with us for over three years. She is located in our Syracuse, NY office. Kelsey Lindstrand has been promoted to Import Operations Manager. Kelsey is a licensed Customs…
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Singapore-based carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) has recently announced plans to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific marketplace. Why They’re Exiting the Market In a February 14 statement, the company cited results from its recent strategic review as the primary driving factors for its decision, emphasizing their desire for a realignment of services and increased optimization of…
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced the ninth set of Section 301 tariff exclusions for list 3. The exclusions will apply as of the September 24, 2018, effective date of the $200 billion action, to August 7, 2020. The exclusions include one ten-digit HTSUS subheading which covers 6 requests, and 46 specially prepared…
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The USTR has announced that additional tariffs—increasing to 15% from 10%—will be imposed on aircraft imported from the European Union, effective March 18, 2020. Other minor changes, such as the removal of prune juice from the list and the addition of butcher’s knives from France or Germany, will take effect March 5, 2020. If you…
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As most offices have returned to work, business in China is slowly ramping back up with limited staff. The disruption caused by coronavirus presents serious challenges that greatly impact predictability for a return to normal operations. Staying in touch with your supply chain partners is crucial. Here are some key questions to consider for preparing…
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