The Benefits of Going Global (Video)
…of the things I like to discuss is the fact that adding product and product lines to your current manufacturing is important. As demand grows domestically, demand can grow even…
Labor Update: ILWU Contract Set to Expire July 1, 2014
…delaying for arrival after July 1 Consider alternate routing options to Canadian ports, U.S. East Cost or Gulf ports Consider shipping a small amount of needed goods by air Potential…
G6 and P3 Carriers? Sounds Complicated.
…expanded canal. Each incremental increase in size is designed to wring out more fuel savings per container and better economies in operating and ownership costs. The race continues. Enter the…
Download Our Updated SLI Form
…amount of value reported on export (including insurance and inland cost) inflated the license value. Per new AES requirements, licensable shipment value will be separated out. Download updated SLI form…
Why We’re Developing an Inland Container Port
You may have read the news about our involvement in the Central New York Inland Port. Mohawk Global Logistics, in partnership with Synapse Partners and Brang Commercial Real Estate, is…
Reasons Not to Use DDP
…of transactions, the buyer’s clearance and delivery costs are included in the cost of the goods. These costs are typically marked up, in some cases very significantly. There have been…
New Trucking Regs Could Impact Transit Times, Rates
…times and increased shipping costs for you. In other words, new hours of service could affect your inbound and outbound shipments in a couple of ways, and thus, your bottom…
If My Cargo Is Not Adequately Insured, What Is My Exposure?
…of covering the cost of any other cargo damaged or extraordinary expenses incurred by the operator while saving the voyage. The self-insured cargo owner and the vessel operator would then…
Recommended Contingency Plans Based on East Coast Contract Talks
…uncomfortably real‒especially on or around February 6, when the current contract extension expires. Contingency planning The most cost effective option is to avoid booking cargo that will arrive at the…
Building Your Social Compliance System
…how to use the information gathered from your assessment. 3. Develop a code of conduct How to develop a code of conduct, real world examples of codes from Levi Strauss…