More Supply Chain Disruption as China Imposes New COVID Restrictions

More Supply Chain Disruption as China Imposes New COVID Restrictions

Shippers should brace for more supply chain disruption as China grapples with its worst COVID outbreak in months.  Local authorities in dozens of cities - ... Read More
Tremendous Delays Expected at China’s Yantian Port After COVID Outbreak

Tremendous Delays Expected at China’s Yantian Port After COVID Outbreak

A COVID-19 outbreak at Yantian Port is expected to cause tremendous shipment delays following the rollout of stringent quarantine and disinfection measures. Overall productivity at ... Read More
Healing the Supply Chain --- WE are ALL in the Same Boat!!

Healing the Supply Chain — WE are ALL in the Same Boat!!

Dear Client, Happy New Year! May 2021 be Safe and Healthy. We realize that persistent port and rail ramp congestion, container chassis shortages, and excessive ... Read More
Market Update - Mid-November

Market Update – Mid-November

Air Freight Partial lockdowns across Europe to contain new waves of COVID-19 have led to significant air freight cancellations, with many retailers switching to ocean ... Read More
Market Update – October 2020

Market Update – October 2020

Cargo volumes on the Trans-pacific trade route continue to surge following the Chinese Golden Week holiday, resembling the peak season rather than the traditional start ... Read More
Container Shortages in Asian Ports Spreads to India

Container Shortages in Asian Ports Spreads to India

Severe equipment shortages at Asian ports have spread to India, causing long delays for exporters, especially on U.S. trades.  The delays, which began earlier this ... Read More
90-Day Duty Deferral Update

90-Day Duty Deferral Update

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has provided the following additional guidance about its 90-day duty postponement of certain estimated duties, taxes, and fees. The following ... Read More
CBP Launches  COVID-19 90-Day Duty Postponement FAQ Page

CBP Launches COVID-19 90-Day Duty Postponement FAQ Page

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched a Frequently Asked Questions page in response the to 90-day duty postponement announced by President Trump on Sunday.  ... Read More
Temporary Duty Postponement

Temporary Duty Postponement

Bill Connolly, April 20, 2020 On April 18, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order providing authority to the Secretary of the Treasury, under 19 U.S.C. § ... Read More