Mohawk Global Expands International Network with Launch of MGL Asia Vietnam

Mohawk Global Expands International Network with Launch of MGL Asia Vietnam

Mohawk Global is proud to announce the strategic expansion of its international network with the formation of MGL Asia, beginning with the official launch of MGL Asia Vietnam. MGL Asia Vietnam has officially commenced operations and will rapidly scale services and capacity throughout 2025. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Mohawk Global’s continued investment…

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5/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

5/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective May 15, 2025. 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. May 15, 2025: General Rate Increase – Transpacific Eastbound To all USA and Canada Destinations…

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USTR Announces Final Assessment of Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

USTR Announces Final Assessment of Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

The US Trade Representative issued its final assessment of port fees on Chinese operators and vessels on Thursday April 17, 2025. This decision follows the original recommendations made in February, targeting China’s dominance of the maritime sector. The fees announced on Thursday represent significant changes from the original issuance, taking into account public comments and…

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Bangladesh–India Trade: Slowed but Not Stalled

Bangladesh–India Trade: Slowed but Not Stalled

Ongoing disruptions in land border trade between Bangladesh and India are creating logistical challenges for cross-border operators and exporters. With several land ports facing suspensions or limited operations since late 2024—and India recently withdrawing a key transshipment facility—the flow of goods has slowed considerably, affecting businesses on both sides of the border. India’s withdrawal of…

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UPDATE: US-China Trade War Intensifies as Trump Increases Tariffs

UPDATE: US-China Trade War Intensifies as Trump Increases Tariffs

UPDATE: 4/11/2025—The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have escalated once again, with both countries continuing to impose retaliatory tariffs in response to each other's measures. In a recent development, the White House issued an Executive Order announcing a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese imports, raising them from 84 percent to…

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Trump Announces Tariff Suspension, EU Pauses Countermeasures

Trump Announces Tariff Suspension, EU Pauses Countermeasures

President Donald Trump has suspended the country specific reciprocal increases, and currently the all-country reciprocal rates remain at 10 percent. The European Union responded by pausing its own retaliatory countermeasures, signaling a possible cooling of recent trade tensions. The announcement came during a press conference at Trump National Doral in Florida, where the president framed…

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4/15 & 5/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

4/15 & 5/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective April 15, 2025, and May 1, 2025. These GRIs 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. April 15, 2025: General Rate Increase – Transpacific Eastbound To all…

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US Announces Sweeping ​Reciprocal Tariffs on All Goods Imported

US Announces Sweeping ​Reciprocal Tariffs on All Goods Imported

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs aimed at promoting US manufacturing and addressing trade imbalances. The measures include a universal 10 percent tariff on all imported goods starting April 5, with significantly higher rates for specific countries, including 34 percent on China (on top of existing tariffs bringing the minimum…

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