Heavy rainfall and flooding in India have brought road and rail transportation to a standstill in certain regions. A recent deep depression over Saurashtra and Kachchh brought strong winds—reaching 35-45 knots—and heavy rain. This severe weather has prompted Mundra Port to suspend berthing and unberthing of vessels. Additionally, single point mooring and ship-to-ship operations have…
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An update to the statute of limitations for sanction violations has significant implications for companies engaged in global trade. Under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Trading with the Enemy Act (TWEA), the US government has extended the timeframe for enforcement action from 5 to 10 years. This modification, enacted on April 24,…
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The severe flooding in Bangladesh, which has affected over 4.5 million people, has severely impacted cargo transportation and port operations, leading to significant delays and congestion. The Dhaka-Chattogram highway—a primary cargo route—is underwater and is halting the movement of cargo destined for Chattogram Port. Chattogram Port Congestion Chattogram Port is facing severe congestion, with container…
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Developments in the Canadian rail strike have been resolved. Mohawk Global will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as necessary. The below outline will be updated with the most recent information above the past events. Please contact your Mohawk Global representatives for information on how this disruption may impact specific shipments. 8/26/2024: The Canadian…
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 led to a surge in imports of military, dual-use, and industrial goods by Russian defense contractors, supporting the Kremlin's military operations. In response, a coalition of nations established the Common High Priority List (CHPL) to identify and monitor goods that are at high risk of being diverted to Russia.…
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Stay ahead of the curve on the latest regulatory updates. If you have questions about the newest implementation, a free webinar is being held on August 21, at 2pm ET, titled Lacey Act and Phase VII Implementation, to ensure compliance with the new requirements impacting most plant products. Co-hosted by the U.S. Customs and Border…
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UPDATE: 8/22/2024—As of this morning, CN / CPKC both halted operations over the announced strike/lockout action. The duration of the shutdown will determine the extent of the disruption. Mohawk Global will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as necessary. For information on how this may impact specific shipments, please contact your Mohawk Global representatives.…
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We all know that accidents happen. We have seen the news of vessels hitting bridges, ships on fire, containers collapsing—so what do you do if it’s your shipment? In the event of a container vessel accident, the vessel owner and shippers with cargo on board share the costs of recovery, known as general average. Do…
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Protecting our forests from harmful pests is a top priority for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine program. APHIS continues to combat the fraudulent marking of wood packaging material (WPM) as treated, as this deceptive practice puts our forests and global ecosystems at risk. It is crucial for shippers…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective September 1, 2024. 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 September 1, 2024 Equip.USD20…
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