Ningbo Port Trucker Strike Turns Violent
…according to the Journal of Commerce. Operations at the port have been severely impacted. We cannot confirm if the protests are ongoing at this point. Shippers with freight coming in…
Trucker Strike at Port of Ningbo
Mohawk business partners in China have confirmed delays at the port of Ningbo due to a recent trucker strike. Clients with freight coming in or going out of the port…
Transpacific Carriers Announce August 1 GRI
…railroads. Surges in freight volume contribute to the problem of equipment imbalance, sometimes taking weeks or even months to restore. This is compounded with the additional stresses put on the…
C-TPAT Holiday Safety Alert
…keys should be removed from warehouse equipment. Freight In-Transit on Long Distance Runs: Tractors and trailers should not be left unattended. Park all vehicles in areas that have adequate surveillance…
Jim Trubits to Speak at 2014 Upstate NY Trade Conference
…be a panelist at the ITAR/EAR Roundtable, where he will be answering questions on recent export control reforms and sharing his insights gained from working with exporters as a freight…
Take Action: Setup ACE Portal Now to Review Importer Security Filings (ISF)
…ACE portal account to get visibility of your Importer Security Filings (ISF). View your ISF history in the portal and measure your risk for penalties going forward. You can then…
How Do You Prove Transaction Value?
…accounted for in the total entered value on the Entry Summary. If you are an importer that purchases goods under an INCOTERMS® rule starting with C or D (CIF, CFR,…
New Congestion Surcharges
…carrier from May 20 to mid-June. Surcharges for ocean freight have been a way of life for decades, but this alarming new trend has become increasingly common among ocean carriers…
The Benefits of Going Global (Video)
…and contacts within in the Capitol District that can help you: Cathy Gibbons from the Department of Commerce, Gerry Shaye, local resources like international freight forwarders (like myself) or bankers…
How Canadian e-Manifest Rules Could Affect Your Bottom Line
…Canada Border Services Agency at least 1 hour prior to arrival. U.S. companies arranging their freight transportation as exporters or non-resident importers should pay close attention to the implementation date…