Protecting our forests from harmful pests is a top priority for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine program. APHIS continues to combat the fraudulent marking of wood packaging material (WPM) as treated, as this deceptive practice puts our forests and global ecosystems at risk. It is crucial for shippers…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective September 1, 2024. 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 ports Effective September 1, 2024 Equip.USD20…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective August 15, 2024. 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 ports Effective August 15, 2024 Equip.USD20…
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The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that the scheduled August 1, 2024 increase is postponed due to an ongoing review of over 1,000 comments received. A final determination is expected later in August, with duties effective two weeks after the determination. Mohawk Global can help review import data to identify impacted…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released a notice detailing plans to increase Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act fees by 30.849% to reflect inflation. Importers will see an increase in their U.S. Customs user fees—minimum and maximum Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF)—effective October 1, 2024. Below are examples of the current fees and what the adjusted fees…
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Three vibrant vegetable gardens can be spotted at Mohawk Global’s Headquarters in Syracuse, NY. The tomato, bean, and cucumber plants are part of the Mohawk Global Giveback (MGG) initiative to enrich our communities by providing access to sustainable sources of fresh produce. This summer’s harvest will be donated to the Samaritan Center, an organization in…
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On July 9, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), released an updated Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) strategy to prevent the importation of goods mined, produced, or manufactured with forced labor in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).The updated UFLPA strategy identifies new high-priority…
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UPDATE: 7/31/24—The unrest in Bangladesh has begun to subside, below is the latest impact on cargo. Congestion has eased at the Dhaka Airport and flight operations are returning to normal as the internet connection has been restored. The port of Chittagong has resumed full operations, and all three terminals are back to loading and unloading…
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In India, the monsoon season brings four months of continuous rain, transforming the landscape and disrupting the flow of goods. While a blessing for some, it poses significant logistical challenges for many. The impact of the monsoon season on cargo varies by region, with some areas experiencing more severe disruptions than others. Logistics Impact Increased…
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UPDATE: 8/16/24—The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, adding 6 new entities this month. These entities have been identified as: Collaborating with the Xinjiang government to utilize forced labor Sourcing materials from Xinjiang using forced labor or government labor schemes A full list of…
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