UPDATE: 11/12 CBP Targets Vague Cargo Descriptions

UPDATE: 11/12 CBP Targets Vague Cargo Descriptions

UPDATE 10/8/2024: Effective November 12, 2024, CBP will reject vague cargo descriptions under Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) submissions, resulting in error code MISSING_CARGO_DESC. CBP has extended its original October 7 deadline to November 12, in an effort to provide the industry more time to achieve full compliance. ACAS filers must address warning and rejection…

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11/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

11/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective November 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 November 1, 2024 Equip.USD20…

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10/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

10/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective October 15, 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 October 15, 2024 Equip.USD20…

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East/Gulf Coast Port Strike Suspended

East/Gulf Coast Port Strike Suspended

On Thursday evening, the ILA and USMX announced a contract extension until January 15, 2025. This extension has temporarily ended the three-day strike that had shutdown East and Gulf Coast port operations. An agreement on wage increases paved the way for this extension to occur. All ports & terminals are returning to operation on Friday…

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Worldwide Export Controls for Restricted Tech

Worldwide Export Controls for Restricted Tech

Have you identified restricted destinations and technologies in your supply chain? Recent export control updates demand that logistics professionals take action to ensure compliance. The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a new worldwide export controls interim final rule on critical technologies to ensure national security and prevent misuse. Restricted…

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