A Bill of lading (B/L) is a legal document that serves as receipt of goods, contract of carriage and maybe used as a document of title. The differences between the two types of Bills of Lading—Master Bill of Lading (MBL) and House Bill of Lading (HBL)—are subtle, yet important to understand. If the B/L is…
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Mohawk Global was honored to partner with River Rock Community Coalition (RRCC) this summer for a clean-up in the Riverside neighborhood of the City. This opportunity was in preparation for an invitation to the community to stop at the Hearts for the Homeless Thrift Store—to support the public unveiling of the newest mural additions to…
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The Bureau of Industry (BIS) issued a guidance outlining best practices for license applicants looking to export medical-related items to Russia, Belarus, or certain occupied regions of Ukraine. BIS Checklist Questions Have you provided a statement certifying that the medical facilities on the application are civilian facilities providing direct patient care only to civilian patients?…
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The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced that the “Five Eyes” countries—Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States—have committed to formally coordinate on export controls enforcement. In particular, they hope to restrict access to sensitive technologies to Russia and Belarus. Increasing export control coordination between the U.S. and…
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Water levels in the Panama Canal have been a notable concern for the container shipping industry for what feels like all of 2023. The typical dry season in April and May brought harrowingly low water levels that had not been seen since about 2019, triggering fears of significant weight restrictions to container ships. In fact,…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that importers, or their authorized filers, can submit a request to the Port Director to update the entry type to warehouse entry from a formal entry—where their cargo is being detained for forced labor concerns—requesting their cargo be transferred to a customs bonded warehouse for storage, pending…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released a notice detailing plans to increase Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act fees by 26.670% to reflect inflation. Importers will see an increase in their U.S. Customs user fees—minimum and maximum Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF)—effective October 1, 2023. Below are examples of the current fees and what the adjusted fees…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective August 15, 2023. 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 ports Effective August 15, 2023 Equip.USD20…
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