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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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective August 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 August 15, 2024 Equip.USD20…
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The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that the scheduled August 1, 2024 increase is postponed due to an ongoing review of over 1,000 comments received. A final determination is expected later in August, with duties effective two weeks after the determination. Mohawk Global can help review import data to identify impacted…
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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 30.849% 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, 2024. Below are examples of the current fees and what the adjusted fees…
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Three vibrant vegetable gardens can be spotted at Mohawk Global’s Headquarters in Syracuse, NY. The tomato, bean, and cucumber plants are part of the Mohawk Global Giveback (MGG) initiative to enrich our communities by providing access to sustainable sources of fresh produce. This summer’s harvest will be donated to the Samaritan Center, an organization in…
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On July 9, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), released an updated Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) strategy to prevent the importation of goods mined, produced, or manufactured with forced labor in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).The updated UFLPA strategy identifies new high-priority…
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UPDATE: 7/31/24—The unrest in Bangladesh has begun to subside, below is the latest impact on cargo. Congestion has eased at the Dhaka Airport and flight operations are returning to normal as the internet connection has been restored. The port of Chittagong has resumed full operations, and all three terminals are back to loading and unloading…
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