COVID-19’s Impact on Trade
…Customs is operational but other aspects of the supply chain are severely impacted. Germany Germany is also on lockdown with 80% of staff working from home. Hamburg and Bremerhaven ports…
New Medical Product Exclusions for List 3 of Section 301
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced new medical supply product exclusions from the third list of Section 301 tariffs. The exclusions will apply retroactively to Sept. 24, 2018…
New Exclusions for Section 301 List 3 & 4
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a second set of medical supply product exclusions from the fourth list of Section 301 tariffs. The exclusions will apply retroactively to…
U.S. Bans Travel to EU: Impacting Air Cargo
…operates in fewer freight hubs and is in limited supply. Cargo that originates outside these areas (that might have moved directly on passenger aircraft) is now being rerouted to the…
New Medical Supply Section 301 Exclusions Announced
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced medical supply product exclusions from the fourth list of Section 301 tariffs. The exclusions will apply retroactively to September 1, 2019…
What Does Coronavirus Recovery Look Like and When?
…find local quarantine regulations that prevent them from working for another two weeks. This has hurt the supply chain in two ways. One, there are fewer factory laborers on hand…
Coronavirus & Shipping: Update as of Feb 18
…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 your supply chain. Do you…
The Coronavirus and Shipping: What to Do Now?
…chain. 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…
Revisiting the SAFE Port Act: Everything You Need to Know
…the United States’ supply chain and was a victory for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The SAFE Port Act has effectively secured the nation’s ports for fourteen years and…
UPDATED: Chinese New Year Extended
…any significant updates to this announcement, especially as it relates to further disruption of the supply chain. Our thoughts are with those in China and those affected by the outbreak….