When the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) was signed into law on June 16, the requirement for carriers to include certain data points on invoices for Demurrage and Detention became effective that same day. Some carriers are opting to delay such billing so they can comply with changes to the laws. This may delay Mohawk Global’s…
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The following is an overview of various export and import measures that have recently been put in place against Russia and Belarus. The Latest June 2022 Financial sanctions, announced by the Treasury and State Department, target more than 100 entities and 50 people, including Russia’s State Corporation Rostec, a “massive” state-owned technological, aerospace and military-industrial…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective July 15, 2022. 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 July 15, 2022 Equip.USD20 ft$180040…
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On Saturday, June 19, 750 of Canadian National Railway Co. (CN)’s signals and communications workers—International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)—went on strike after negotiations failed. However, CN states that they have implemented an operational contingency plan and that rail operations will not be impacted. On the other hand, further strike actions could impact rail operations…
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The U.S. government’s Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) has released its Strategy to Prevent the Importation of Goods Mined, Produced, or Manufactured with Forced Labor in the People’s Republic of China—as mandated by the UFLPA. This strategy, along with the UFLPA Operational Guidance for importers, provides the structure for the full implementation of the…
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Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine have honored Mohawk Global as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in New York. After nine years of achieving the Great Places to Work certification, this is the company’s first time being featured on the prestigious list. Placement on the list is even more impressive considering the extraordinary…
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UPDATE: 6/17/2022—The OSRA 22 bill was signed into law by President Biden June, 16, 2022. "Ultimately, the Senate version passed and will benefit shippers and transportation intermediaries alike," said Rich Roche, Senior Vice President. On June 14, the NCBFAA announced “The House of Representatives passed the Senate version (S.3580) of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published guidance to help importers prepare for the implementation of the UFLPA rebuttable presumption, which takes effect on June 21, 2022. This guidance is meant to give operational guidance to trade stakeholders. Importers must comply within the UFLPA strategy as noted in UFLPA, Section 3(b). What is UFLPA?…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective July 1, 2022. 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 July 1, 2022 Equip.USD20 ft$180040…
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Contract negotiations between the ILWU and employers resumed last week, following a ten-day period when talks had stopped in May. There has been no update with reason for the sudden pause in negotiations. “While no immediate updates are available due to media blackout, the negotiation cycle could be following a familiar pattern from the past where…
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