Canadian Rail Strikes Causing Concern

Canadian Rail Strikes Causing Concern

On Saturday, June 19, 750 of Canadian National Railway Co. (CN)’s signals and communications workers—International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)—went on strike after negotiations failed. However, CN states that they have implemented an operational contingency plan and that rail operations will not be impacted. On the other hand, further strike actions could impact rail operations…

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UFLPA Enforcement Strategy Published—Effective 6/21

UFLPA Enforcement Strategy Published—Effective 6/21

The U.S. government’s Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) has released its Strategy to Prevent the Importation of Goods Mined, Produced, or Manufactured with Forced Labor in the People’s Republic of China—as mandated by the UFLPA. This strategy, along with the UFLPA Operational Guidance for importers, provides the structure for the full implementation of the…

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Ocean Shipping Reform Act 2022 Passes Senate

Ocean Shipping Reform Act 2022 Passes Senate

UPDATE: 6/17/2022—The OSRA 22 bill was signed into law by President Biden June, 16, 2022. "Ultimately, the Senate version passed and will benefit shippers and transportation intermediaries alike," said Rich Roche, Senior Vice President. On June 14, the NCBFAA announced “The House of Representatives passed the Senate version (S.3580) of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act…

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Importers—Prepare for UFLPA Implementation June 21

Importers—Prepare for UFLPA Implementation June 21

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published guidance to help importers prepare for the implementation of the UFLPA rebuttable presumption, which takes effect on June 21, 2022. This guidance is meant to give operational guidance to trade stakeholders. Importers must comply within the UFLPA strategy as noted in UFLPA, Section 3(b). What is UFLPA?…

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7/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

7/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective July 1, 2022. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian portsEffective July 1, 2022 Equip.USD20 ft$180040…

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ILWU Talks Resume – Contract Expires July 1

ILWU Talks Resume – Contract Expires July 1

Contract negotiations between the ILWU and employers resumed last week, following a ten-day period when talks had stopped in May. There has been no update with reason for the sudden pause in negotiations.  “While no immediate updates are available due to media blackout, the negotiation cycle could be following a familiar pattern from the past where…

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Mohawk Global Visits Shriners Children’s Boston Hospital

Mohawk Global Visits Shriners Children’s Boston Hospital

Shriners Children's Boston hospital is an exclusive pediatric verified burn center in New England, also specializing in pediatric palate care and reconstruction surgery. Their team of medical experts provide care with innovative treatment and compassion. Mohawk Global is honored to partner with Shriners Children’s Boston through the Mohawk Global Giveback program. In April 2022, team…

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Mohawk Global Launches Giveback Program, Connecting to Communities

Mohawk Global Launches Giveback Program, Connecting to Communities

Mohawk Global cares personally—for each other, their clients, and for their community. As Mohawk Global, a leading supply chain services provider, grew from a one-office operation to an ever-growing workforce across the country, its care for the communities in which it operates has also  strengthened. Throughout the last decade, Mohawk Global has donated over $500,000…

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