Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective March 15, 2019. 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 March 15 Equip. USD…
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Shipping to India? A new regulation has gone into effect, as of February 18, 2019, that requires invoices to have the unit of measurement for each line item. Per Indian regulations, this unit of measurement must declare the Standard Unit Quantity Code (SUQC), which is the unit mentioned for each Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN)…
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With temperatures dipping well below freezing, how do you guard your temperature-sensitive cargo from the harsh winter weather? The solution is a Protect from Freeze service with Mohawk Global. What is Protect from Freeze? Protect from Freeze is a service that ensures goods stay at a desired temperate during transit—typically above 32 degrees Fahrenheit. For…
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Winter Storm Jayden has just started to hit the Plains and Midwest with sub-zero temperatures, ice and blizzard conditions. As the conditions continue to deteriorate, rail service providers are taking precautions to limit the hazardous conditions facing the highly impacted areas. BNSF Railway has issued a service advisory stating that train length restrictions are…
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Chinese New Year is almost here, which brings factory closures across China for a week, accompanied by blank sailings during the same period. What’s different this year is that carriers have announced over 40 blank sailings on Trans-Pacific Eastbound (TPEB) and over nine on Far East Westbound (FEWB) throughout February 2019 and into early March…
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February 15th GRI information: Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective February 15, 2019. 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…
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The 301 tariff announcements of last year resulted in extensive front-loading of cargo as importers across the country accelerated their supply chains to beat the January 1 deadline for customs clearance. The record-setting volume of containers that arrived during the extended Peak Season may be winding down now, but with overflowing warehouses across the country, containers…
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The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach terminals have been experiencing significant delays due to backlogs over the last month. These backlogs have intensified over the last week, causing additional delays. This unusual period of congestion stems from many factors such as: Holiday Schedule/Labor Shortages: Longshoreman contractual no-work days for Christmas and New…
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January 15th GRI information: Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective January 15, 2019. 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…
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Increased Duties in 2018: This year has been a year of unpredictable changes in the trade industry: Section 232: The Presidential Proclamation initiating Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum imports, at 25-percent and 10-percent respectively, was the beginning of these hefty duties that impacted importers. Section 301: The President then invoked Section 301 and…
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