A group of striking dockworkers has slowed traffic in and out of the port of Hong Kong. This labor action may impact transit times for this region up to a week. Dockworker Strike Disrupts Hong Kong Truck Traffic Apr 2, Journal of Commerce
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As a member of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, we're sharing a link to one of the best export checklists out there. You can trust its content, as Mohawk’s own Robert Stein (Vice President, Customs and Trade Compliance) was on the committee that helped develop it. This checklist explains exporter or…
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They may not agree on budget cuts or gun laws but there is one thing that unites everyone in the U.S. government--their love of acronyms. Unfortunately, if you're in any kind of a global business, you can't avoid them. Navigate the waters of this unappetizing alphabet soup with the help of our international trade acronym…
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Keep your money longer, simplify your duty payments, and gain better control of your import data for compliance purposes. If you could hold onto your money longer, would you do it? What if you could delay your payment of customs duties and simplify the process so that you made one simple monthly payment for all…
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Since the sequestration was triggered on March 1, your inbox has probably filled with notices of doom and gloom from all manner of sources. Many of us are experiencing “sequestration exasperation” as we get bombarded from all sides with the latest predictions on the effects of these automatic government spending cuts. You may be wondering…
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On Friday evening federal mediators announced that the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative agreement for a new contract. Both parties must now ratify the agreement and settle negotiations at the local level. According to a press release from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, “…local negotiations are ongoing and…
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Did you know that if you import a machine into the U.S., your invoice needs to include a statement about the machine's use or method of operation? Or that if you import bed linen or bedspreads your invoice must state whether or not they contain any embroidery, lace, braid, edging, trimming, piping or applique work?…
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As an exporter, any sale you make is a gift until payment is received. That's why it's essential to establish the right payment terms in your contracts, so you get paid as soon as possible. The tricky part is getting your buyer to agree to these terms. How do you protect yourself to ensure that…
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It's ports-a-plenty at worldportsource.com, a free online directory of satellite maps and other information on over 4,500 world ports. The site lists ports by country and region. An interactive satellite map allows visitors to "zoom in" on the port of their choosing and view links to other port details. Click a port on the map…
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Client Alert Despite progress between labor and management on a master contract, local contract talks between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the New York Shipping Association (NYSA) turned sour on opening day. Negotiations began and then quickly ended yesterday after disagreement on several issues, including work practices. The ILA and the U.S. Maritime Alliance…
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