Due to the tropical storm, several terminals at the Port of NY & NJ have closed today, August 4, 2020. The terminals include APM, Port Newark Container, Maher and GCT New York. These terminals should reopen on August 5, 2020. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Mohawk Global customer service representative.…
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UPDATE: 8/3/2020—A new strike notice has been sent by the Longshoremen Union, which extends the strike for Viau and Maisonneuve terminals only, through Friday, August 7 at 6:59 am. This strike will impact longshoring and mooring activities at these terminals. The Canadian Union of Public Employee (C.U.P.E.), will be carrying out a four-day strike at…
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Where are all the ships? Why is it so tough to secure space right now? We all know this year has seen a record amount of void sailings, where one ship has been taken out of its rotation, or whole strings of vessels have been cancelled. This has resulted in the idle fleet setting a new…
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With the number of new cases of COVID-19 slowing in China, and a gradual return of their labor force, we are starting to see the beginnings of recovery for the transport industry. Factories are coming back online with 50 percent or more of their workers having returned, and further estimates of 80 to 90 percent…
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Singapore-based carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) has recently announced plans to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific marketplace. Why They’re Exiting the Market In a February 14 statement, the company cited results from its recent strategic review as the primary driving factors for its decision, emphasizing their desire for a realignment of services and increased optimization of…
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As most offices have returned to work, business in China is slowly ramping back up with limited staff. The disruption caused by coronavirus presents serious challenges that greatly impact predictability for a return to normal operations. Staying in touch with your supply chain partners is crucial. Here are some key questions to consider for preparing…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective January 2, 2020. 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 January 2 Equip. USD…
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