Ocean Carrier Collusion Lawsuit Filed with FMC
…refused to provide more than a fraction of the cargo capacity that MCS requested and needed. The case goes on to cite the use of blank sailing that deprived shippers…
Ho Chi Minh Lockdown Update
…and U.S. Due to a lack of manpower at TCS & SCSC (Airport Terminal Handlers), shippers will take a lot more time to deliver cargo. Cut off time should be…
Congestion is Overwhelming Ports
We are seeing measured congestion in every corner of the globe, which accounts for more than 10% of all containers in transit being stuck waiting somewhere. Cargo that backed up…
US-India Trade Lane in Crisis Mode
…events have led to a space crisis never seen in global shipping. In response, carriers continue to levy Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) and General Rate Increases (GRIs) on cargo moving…
Effective June 30— New TSA Air Cargo Screening Requirement
Effective June 30, 2021, cargo transported on cargo-only aircrafts must be screened before loading. This comes as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) updates the U.S. cargo screening requirements to align with…
More Void Sailings Announced for Yantian
…Yantian and more than 60 void sailings announced for the rest June. Nearby, Nansha and Shekou ports are suffering under burgeoning container flow, as regular Yantian cargo is shifted there….
UPDATE: Operational Issues at Yantian Port Due to COVID-19
UPDATE: 5/27/21—YICT terminal in Yantian is extending its closed gate for outbound cargo to May 30, 23:59. Retrieval of inbound containers and empty pick up are not impacted. Laden acceptance…
Unprecedented Volume Impacts Freight Rates & Service Levels Inversely
…have never been lower. The Impact When vessels began stacking up in the anchorage outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, cargo owners and logisticians looked to other…
Strike at Port of Montreal—Starting 4/26
…and offer updates as they become available. In the meantime, delays are expected. If Mohawk Global handles your cargo and it is impacted by this strike, your local office will…
Ocean Cargo Market in Crisis for Import and Export
The ripple effects from the Ever Given—the containership that was stuck in the Suez Canal a few weeks ago—will continue to be felt in trade lanes around the world for…