Save Big with Mohawk Intermodal

There’s never been a better time to take advantage of the flexibility and fuel efficiency of intermodal transportation. Compared to full truckload, your intermodal freight moves the same distance using less fuel, and usually at a lower cost. Find out how much you could save by making the switch. The answer may surprise you. Get…

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New Beginnings

Spring—it's the season of fresh starts and new beginnings. In the spirit of the season, we thought we'd share some of Mohawk's new beginnings. Recent Promotions Buffalo Branch Jim Trubits, Director of Business Development John Kohler, Import Manager Sherie Cuddy, Regional Manager Syracuse Branch John Strough, Import Compliance Manager Marleen Spencer, Senior Import Coordinator Maria…

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C-TPAT for Exporters

It's official: U.S. Customs plans to open C-TPAT to exporters. At a recent trade conference in Newport, RI, a C-TPAT official revealed that Customs is planning on creating an export component to accompany the import based security program. (Source) Though still in its early stages, Customs is working towards the goal of establishing mutual recognition for…

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Paying Antidumping Duties twice? There’s a Fix for That.

If your goods are subject to antidumping duties, you’re going to want to check out a new guide on Customs and Border Protection’s website. This must-read publication explains how to submit a non-reimbursement certificate on time so you don’t pay antidumping duties twice. Importers can submit this certificate on paper or electronically via the Automated…

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What a National Freight Program Could Look Like

Repairing bridges, filling pot holes, paving highways. These are the activities that typically come to mind when we think about national transportation spending. There's a new spending bill making its way through congress that may toss another element into the mix: moving freight. The bill, known as MAP-21, introduces the concept of a national freight…

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Logistics Company Expands Buffalo Office; Adds 4 Employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK, 5 MARCH 2012—Mohawk Global Logistics, a Syracuse-based company, has expanded its Buffalo sales office to a full service branch today, adding four employees to accommodate its growing clientele. The company will offer local import and export businesses a complete portfolio of logistics services, including Customs brokerage, international and domestic…

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Fuel Increase for Asia to US & Canada

Client Alert Trans-Pacific ocean carriers have announced a fuel increase, effective April 1, for Asia to U.S. and Canada trade lanes. We've listed the increases below. All amounts are in USD. West Coast $23 per 20ft $28 per 40ft $32 per HC $36 per 45ft $1 per cbm of LCL East Coast $24 per 20ft…

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A Look Inside Our New HQ

Renovations are complete for the building housing Mohawk's Syracuse office and corporate headquarters at Hancock International Airport in North Syracuse, New York. For those of you who haven't had a chance to see the new office, here's a quick look at 123 Air Cargo Road.

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