by Mallory Alexander | Nov 7, 2024 | News & Events
October 18, 2024 Re: Cessation of Force Majeure The Force Majeure declared on October 2, 2024 has been concluded due to the tentative agreement by the International Longshoreman’s Association to end the strike/lockout which began on October 1, 2024. At this point in...
by Mallory Alexander | Jun 7, 2024 | News & Events, Tariffs
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced an extension for specific exclusions related to China in the Section 301 investigation. These exclusions, originally set to expire on May 31, 2024, will now have varying expiry dates. Some exclusions are extended...
by Mallory Alexander | Jan 31, 2024 | News & Events, Tariffs, Uncategorized
Gatún Lake, crucial for the Panama Canal, is experiencing its lowest water level ever at the beginning of the dry season, affecting shipping traffic. An ongoing El Niño worsens the extreme drought, expected to last until May. The Panama Canal Authority has reduced...
by Mallory Alexander | Jan 26, 2024 | News & Events
Denmark’s shipping giant Maersk has redirected four out of five container vessels initially stuck in the Red Sea back toward the Suez Canal, opting to take the longer journey around Africa to mitigate the risk of attacks by Yemen-based Houthi militants. The...
by Mallory Alexander | Nov 25, 2022 | News & Events
Active CTPAT importers will receive 3 additional benefits outlined in the Forced Labor: Trade Compliance Benefits November 2022 document. Front of the Line Admissibility Review: If Customs holds a shipment due to forced labor, the Center of Excellence (CEE) will...
by Mallory Alexander | Nov 7, 2022 | News & Events
To more accurately identify cargo potentially being manufactured by forced labor within the Uyghur region of China, CBP has issued a draft implementation guide for a new postal code requirement for all Chinese manufacturers, as part of the U.S. customs entry process...
