There is a strong snowstorm that is likely to impact the northeastern supply chain, as heavy snowfall and 40mph wind gusts are expected from Wednesday, 12/16 evening, into Thursday, 12/17. This will likely affect supply chain networks on both the ground and in the air, as there will be travel restrictions and closures. New York,…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective January 1, 2021. 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 Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian portsEffective January 1, 2020 Equip. USD20…
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Since October, the surging container volumes hitting US Ports coupled with container supply concerns and chassis shortages, have worried trade groups within the industry about port congestion. At the time, the greatest points of concern were at the major ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach, along with Port of New York/New Jersey. This port…
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On December 2, the US Department of Homeland Security issued a withhold release order (WRO) requiring CBP to detain shipments containing cotton and cotton products made by Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) due to their use of forced labor. This order acts as an enforcement after a federal advisory was issued in July 2020…
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Major airlines including Air China and China Southern have cancelled all flights to Los Angeles through December 10. It is expected that other air carriers will announce similar measures in the coming days. These suspensions come after Los Angeles County’s new safer-at-home order took effect on Monday November 30. The order requires residents to limit…
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All year long, counterfeit consumer goods are an issue often heard of prior to major sporting events. However, it is most common and problematic before the holidays, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This is because consumers order gifts online, unable to inspect the physical product prior to purchase, and retail and distributor…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective December 15, 2020. 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 Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian portsEffective December 15, 2020 Equip. USD20…
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Equipment shortages throughout China and Southeast Asia are so severe that carriers with premium trans-Pacific services are unable to guarantee equipment availability. Some vessels are leaving China without full loads because there is not enough equipment. Due to these serious shortages, all shipping routes are reporting freight rate increases, and have added carrier surcharges. After…
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The European Union will impose tariffs on $4 billion in imports from the U.S. These tariffs are a part of the dispute over aircraft subsidies and serve as a punishment for U.S. subsidies for Boeing. These taxes have been authorized by the World Trade Organization and have taken effect on Nov. 10. There has…
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Trans-Atlantic carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective December 1, 2020. 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 Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian portsEffective December 1, 2020 Equip. USD20…
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