Heavy rainfall and flooding in India have brought road and rail transportation to a standstill in certain regions. A recent deep depression over Saurashtra and Kachchh brought strong winds—reaching 35-45 knots—and heavy rain. This severe weather has prompted Mundra Port to suspend berthing and unberthing of vessels. Additionally, single point mooring and ship-to-ship operations have…
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The severe flooding in Bangladesh, which has affected over 4.5 million people, has severely impacted cargo transportation and port operations, leading to significant delays and congestion. The Dhaka-Chattogram highway—a primary cargo route—is underwater and is halting the movement of cargo destined for Chattogram Port. Chattogram Port Congestion Chattogram Port is facing severe congestion, with container…
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Developments in the Canadian rail strike have been resolved. Mohawk Global will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as necessary. The below outline will be updated with the most recent information above the past events. Please contact your Mohawk Global representatives for information on how this disruption may impact specific shipments. 8/26/2024: The Canadian…
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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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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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In India, the monsoon season brings four months of continuous rain, transforming the landscape and disrupting the flow of goods. While a blessing for some, it poses significant logistical challenges for many. The impact of the monsoon season on cargo varies by region, with some areas experiencing more severe disruptions than others. Logistics Impact Increased…
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Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM—two key market players who jointly led the prominent service network INDAMEX & INDAMEX 2 between India West Coast and the United States East Coast (USEC) for decades—are now withdrawing from the network and dismantling the service strings. Hapag-Lloyd TPI Service Hapag-Lloyd has announced the immediate discontinuation of INDAMEX 2 (IN2) but…
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The FMC has issued a final rule for demurrage and detention billing requirements, effective as of May 28, 2024. This ruling is in accordance with the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA’22) and requires common carriers and marine terminal operators to include specific minimum information on demurrage and detention invoices, amongst other changes. Notable Takeaways The…
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North American retailers and manufacturers are shifting their focus to India, as the country works to solidify its position as a trade alternative to China. For nearly a decade, India has made strides towards making itself attractive to foreign trade and investment. In March of 2024, a new policy was approved to lower customs duty…
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