The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is issuing a new regional withhold release order (WRO) on all cotton and tomato products grown and produced by entities operating in China’s Xinjiang province. The WRO will take effect Jan. 13 and also applies to goods made in third countries from inputs…
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The cargo surge that began in June of 2020 and continued through year-end, has showed no signs of slowing down in 2021 with projected 20 to 30 percent year-over-year increases in cargo demand. Shipments of personal protective equipment (PPE) that moved in addition to typical holiday cargo volume, resulted in a 2020 peak season the…
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The Office of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) plans to extend exclusions on goods that are used to treat COVID-19 from the Section 301 tariffs on goods from China. The product exclusion extensions announced in the notice will extend exclusions through March 31, 2021. In consideration of the ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19, and the rising…
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Effective January 1, 2021 the Generalized System of Preferences renewal, China 301 tariff exclusions and the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill suspensions are due to expire. This will have a tremendous effect on how customs brokers process and clear imports at the start of the year. Generalized System of Preferences Expiration Beginning January 1, merchandise that had…
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There is a strong snowstorm that is likely to impact the northeastern supply chain, as heavy snowfall and 40mph wind gusts are expected from Wednesday, 12/16 evening, into Thursday, 12/17. This will likely affect supply chain networks on both the ground and in the air, as there will be travel restrictions and closures. New York,…
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Since October, the surging container volumes hitting US Ports coupled with container supply concerns and chassis shortages, have worried trade groups within the industry about port congestion. At the time, the greatest points of concern were at the major ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach, along with Port of New York/New Jersey. This port…
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On December 2, the US Department of Homeland Security issued a withhold release order (WRO) requiring CBP to detain shipments containing cotton and cotton products made by Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) due to their use of forced labor. This order acts as an enforcement after a federal advisory was issued in July 2020…
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Major airlines including Air China and China Southern have cancelled all flights to Los Angeles through December 10. It is expected that other air carriers will announce similar measures in the coming days. These suspensions come after Los Angeles County’s new safer-at-home order took effect on Monday November 30. The order requires residents to limit…
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Equipment shortages throughout China and Southeast Asia are so severe that carriers with premium trans-Pacific services are unable to guarantee equipment availability. Some vessels are leaving China without full loads because there is not enough equipment. Due to these serious shortages, all shipping routes are reporting freight rate increases, and have added carrier surcharges. After…
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On Friday, Oct. 30, the government of Sri Lanka announced more severe lockdowns in the capital city of Colombo after a large increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. The restrictions barred travel for any non-essential purposes, which has led to labor shortages. Colombo serves as an important port of call, not just for exports…
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