The Breakthrough in West Coast Port Labor Disputes: A Win for Logistics

21Jun, 2023

At long last, a resolution is in sight for the West Coast port labor dispute that has been an ongoing concern for logistics companies. After a work-stoppage that lasted nine days, causing significant disruption to cargo shipments, a tentative agreement has been reached between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse… Read more »

17Apr, 2020

Whether you’re a small e-commerce business that needs to bring cargo into the United States for resale or a brick and mortar store that ships globally, having a customs broker by your side will set you apart from the competition. The process of finding a customs broker to suit your needs can seem perilously complicated,… Read more »

11Feb, 2020

General Status Dear associates, with a very fluid situation, below is current information we have gathered as of end of day 02/10/2020. For Greater China Area: Today marks the official work-resumption day in most provinces. Local authorities require enterprises to submit applications for approval to resume work, enterprises are requested to demonstrate their capability to ensure strict… Read more »

11Sep, 2019

UPDATE 12.SEPT.2019 In what many hope are signs of a deescalation of the current trade war, China released a list of exemptions for their current tariffs against US imports. Fish meal, alfalfa, and lubrication oil are among the products listed for exemptions on the 25% tariffs imposed by China last year. In what he’s calling… Read more »

2Jul, 2019

The fourth of July is the quintessential America holiday. It’s a lively celebration where families get together, swim, travel, barbecue, and either watch or take part in a fireworks extravaganza. Fireworks have been part of the celebration of Independence Day since the 1770’s and could be considered the first key part of the celebration. Now,… Read more »

3Jun, 2019

Effective May 17, 2019 the US Trade Representative ended Turkey’s preferential trade status as it was determined the nation has reached an adequate level of economic development. Though this will stop goods from being allowed to enter the US duty free, the White House has reduced tariffs from 50% to 25% easing the burden somewhat…. Read more »

5Feb, 2019

  In an effort to avoid the impeding tariffs on goods from China, set to increase on January 1st but were pushed back to March 1st to give more time to the negotiations between these two nations, cargo has been streaming into ports and transferring to warehouses in a process called “front loading.” While this… Read more »

30Oct, 2018

Shipping containers have been in the news for a while as the tiny house craze and a turn to more eco-friendly living took hold around the globe. Now Starbucks has developed an entire store made of recycled shipping containers in Taiwan. There are 29 total containers reworked into a stunning two-story, 3,400 square foot architectural… Read more »

14Sep, 2018

How can we help? As we all know, the lower East coast is currently being hit by Hurricane Florence. We have decided to dedicate this week’s blog with some helpful information for those of you who are asking the question, “ how can we help?”  Below are some tips and agencies that are working now… Read more »

23May, 2018

The regulatory scene for air cargo screening changed drastically with the introduction of the Certified Cargo Screening Program. Screening equipment like X-ray, Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) and Explosives Detection Systems (EDS), which were designed for use in the passenger environment, were moved in to the cargo environment. Although equipment manufacturers have taken some great steps… Read more »