The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has confirmed that as of May 20, 2025, at 3:00:01 a.m. EDT, importers without Release Prior to Payment (RPP) financial security on file will be required to pay duties and taxes at the time of release. This change, following the end of the CARM transition period, is expected to cause significant…
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Pakistan’s shipping and logistics sector is currently facing multiple operational challenges that are disrupting cargo movement and increasing costs for shippers and consignees. Port Congestion at Port QasimPort Qasim, which had previously remained fully operational, is now experiencing significant congestion. Reports indicate that container gating-in is taking several hours, primarily due to a surge in…
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When reciprocal tariffs on China were announced in early April, ocean bookings quickly ground to a halt. It was clear then that once those tariffs were rationalized, the ocean freight market would face significant disruption. While a general 55 percent tariff on goods from China is far from ideal for most importers, it is likely…
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Mohawk Global is proud to announce its 12th consecutive recertification as a Great Place to Work®, a prestigious recognition that reflects the company’s enduring commitment to creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture. This year, Mohawk Global was also honored with the Great Place to Work® “Decade of Greatness” Award, celebrating 11 straight years of…
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The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day suspension of recent tariff increases, on the reciprocal tariffs aiming to foster a more stable economic relationship and open channels for continued dialogue. Effective by May 14, 2025 United States Actions: The US will suspend 24 percentage points of the additional tariffs imposed on Chinese…
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President Trump has announced progress toward a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, following discussions with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. While the White House has released a fact sheet highlighting broad outlines of the proposed deal, no official agreement or detailed terms have been published, and negotiations remain ongoing. According to the fact sheet,…
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Mohawk Global is honored to announce it has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 TMSA Purpose Award, presented by the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA). This award recognizes organizations that transcend business as usual—those that create profound, lasting impact across their communities, industries, and the environment. Founded in 1924, TMSA is the…
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A recent escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan has led to significant disruptions in regional shipping networks, with Pakistan bearing the brunt of the impact. Following a deadly attack on Hindu tourists in Kashmir, India imposed a ban on Pakistani-flagged ships from entering its ports, citing national security concerns. In a reciprocal move, Pakistan…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective June 1, 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. June 1, 2025: General Rate Increase – Transpacific Eastbound To all USA and Canada Destinations…
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On April 29, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at easing tariff pressures on specific duties that “stack” and resulted in cumulative tariffs that exceeded intended policy goals. This executive order is specific to only those proclamations or executive orders specifically addressed in that notice. It does not apply to the tariffs applied to…
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