Japan’s three largest steamship lines, Nippon Yusen KK (NYK), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (K-Line), have agreed to a merger which should be established on July 1, 2017 and then begin operating as soon as April 1, 2018. This will impact shippers in the long term by reducing the number…
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A new air traffic control system is being implemented in Hong Kong International Airport. Starting October 26, aviation authorities have cut 90 flights per day, which is expected to last until November 30. With the sudden decrease in air space and recent issues with vessel space from the Hanjin crisis, clients are advised to book…
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During the latest Canadian Society of Customs Brokers National Conference, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) discussed implementing a new system that will require certain importer data to be electronically submitted in a specific timeframe. This will be similar to our Import Security Filing requirement for U.S. importers. When Canada deploys this new system, companies…
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Reports should be easy to retrieve, and with our GlobalLink Domestic Transportation Management System (TMS), they are. Create custom reports based on what you want to see. Let's say, you want a report on your shipments that have been delivered to a certain city and then invoiced. To get started, select Loads. You will find…
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Under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015, Congress has mandated, effective August 1, 2016, a one-time catch-up adjustment to civil monetary penalties for export violations, in order to account for inflation. The last time such an increase occurred was in 1985. Going forward, it is important to note that these penalties are…
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In June 2013, the United States announced they would start negotiations for the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), a free trade agreement, with the European Union (EU). It has been little over 3 years, and U.S. and EU officials have just finished the fifteenth round of negotiations. There are likely to be more rounds…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective November 2, 2016. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in North, South, and West Asia. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective November 2 Equip. USD…
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Update: Please note that the GRI has been postponed from October 1 to October 15. The article below was originally published on 9/6/16. Trans-Pacific carriers will be implementing a General Rate Increase (GRI) on October 1, 2016. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to…
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A special thanks to Diane Cima, Compliance Specialist, for providing some of the pictures. Mohawk Global Trade Advisors (MGTA) had a great turn out at Trade Fest in Geneva, NY. We’d like to give a sincere thank you to all of the attendees, speakers, and sponsors for making the event a complete success. The day…
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Since the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement was first made public, it has been met with both positive and negative outlooks. On one side, there are those who still fear the effect it will have on the current American workforce. On the other, many see great economic and geopolitical benefits in joining this partnership. Since both…
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