Ocean Shipping Reform Act 2022 Passes Senate

Ocean Shipping Reform Act 2022 Passes Senate

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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Importers—Prepare for UFLPA Implementation June 21

Importers—Prepare for UFLPA Implementation June 21

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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7/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

7/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

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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ILWU Talks Resume – Contract Expires July 1

ILWU Talks Resume – Contract Expires July 1

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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Mohawk Global Visits Shriners Children’s Boston Hospital

Mohawk Global Visits Shriners Children’s Boston Hospital

Shriners Children's Boston hospital is an exclusive pediatric verified burn center in New England, also specializing in pediatric palate care and reconstruction surgery. Their team of medical experts provide care with innovative treatment and compassion. Mohawk Global is honored to partner with Shriners Children’s Boston through the Mohawk Global Giveback program. In April 2022, team…

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Mohawk Global Launches Giveback Program, Connecting to Communities

Mohawk Global Launches Giveback Program, Connecting to Communities

Mohawk Global cares personally—for each other, their clients, and for their community. As Mohawk Global, a leading supply chain services provider, grew from a one-office operation to an ever-growing workforce across the country, its care for the communities in which it operates has also  strengthened. Throughout the last decade, Mohawk Global has donated over $500,000…

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6/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

6/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective June 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 June 15, 2022 Equip.USD20 ft$180040…

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Commerce Suspends 232 Tariffs on Ukrainian Steel

Commerce Suspends 232 Tariffs on Ukrainian Steel

United States Secretary of Commerce, Gina M. Raimondo, announced on May 9 that the U.S. will be suspending 232 tariffs on Ukrainian steel for one year. Ukraine’s steel industry is uniquely important to the country’s economic strength, employing 1 in 13 Ukrainians with good-paying jobs. "Today’s announcement is a signal to the Ukrainian people that…

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