Port of NY/NJ Closed 2/18

Port of NY/NJ Closed 2/18

Due to an inclement weather, the port of New York & New Jersey marine terminals will be closed February 18, according to an alert posted by the Port Authority this afternoon. Shipping delays should be expected. We will continue to provide updates, as they become available. Find live updates from the port here.

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Civil Penalties Increase for Export Violations

Civil Penalties Increase for Export Violations

The Department of Commerce, Census and Department of State have increased the civil monetary penalties for export violations to account for inflation. Regardless of when the violation occurred, it is important to recognize that these new amounts are retroactive and can be charged against each violation. Here is a summary of the penalty increases: The…

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3/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce Eastbound GRI

3/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce  Eastbound GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective March 1, 2021. 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 March 1, 2021 Equip.USD20 ft$90040…

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NY/NJ Port Closed Due to Severe Weather

NY/NJ Port Closed Due to Severe Weather

Due to an increasingly severe winter storm, the port of New York & New Jersey marine terminals will be closed February 1 and February 2, according to an alert posted by the Port Authority this afternoon. Shipping delays should be expected. Normal operations are expected to resume on February 3. We will continue to provide…

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CBP Publishes USMCA Implementing Instructions Addendum

CBP Publishes USMCA Implementing Instructions Addendum

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published the USMCA Implementing Instructions Addendum, which will inform the trade community of USMCA updates. This will cover the changes that were flagged for the trade in CSMS #45309245. These updates include: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF), end of restrained enforcement, automotive…

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LA/Long Beach Port Officials Appeal For Vaccine Distribution In Face Of Severe Labor Shortages

LA/Long Beach Port Officials Appeal For Vaccine Distribution In Face Of Severe Labor Shortages

As COVID-19 rapidly surges throughout the state of California, dockworkers have been heavily infected with reports of approximately 700 workers contracted with the virus and hundreds more taking related leave at the LA/Long Beach Ports. Port executives and union leaders have grave concerns over the potential for the ports to shut down as they face…

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2/15/2021 Trans-Pacific Carries Announce Eastbound GRI

2/15/2021 Trans-Pacific Carries Announce Eastbound GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective February 15 2021. 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 February 15, 2021 Equip.USD20 ft$90040…

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Trump Administration Revokes Licenses for Huawei Suppliers

Trump Administration Revokes Licenses for Huawei Suppliers

The Trump Administration has revoked certain licenses for companies that sell to Chinese telecommunications company Huawei Technologies, including chipmaker Intel Corporation. In addition to these licensing decisions, dozens of other applications to supply to the company will likely be rejected. The Commerce Department has declined to comment on specific licensing decisions but continues to work…

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