The annexes at the end of the federal register notices below provide details about the aluminum derivatives and steel derivatives that will be subject to additional tariffs. Importers will pay additional duty on the aluminum steel content of the items that are not...
Dear Valued Partner, We want to bring to your attention the ongoing labor negotiations between the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX). Following a brief work stoppage in early October, which caused significant...
Maritime employers and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have reached a tentative deal to reopen container terminals at East and Gulf Coast ports after trading new wage offers that would bring dockworker pay up over 60%. Longshore workers will work...
October 2, 2024 Re: Force Majeure due to International Longshoreman’s Association Strike/Lockout We regret to inform you that Mallory Alexander International Logistics, LLC, dba Mallory Transportation System (“MTS”) has declared force majeure for all shipments in and...
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike as of midnight, October 1st, 2024. The strike, which has forced the closure of all major container terminals from Maine to Texas, has scrambled the expected arrival during October of some 80 container...
The Panama Canal is bouncing back after a rough year. Water levels are recovering thanks to recent rainfall, allowing the canal authority to increase traffic and cargo capacity. Here is a breakdown: More ships, more cargo: Starting in August, the canal will...
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced plans to modify tariffs on Chinese goods in response to unfair trade practices. This follows a four-year review of the tariffs initially imposed under Section 301. Why the Change? The USTR concluded that while...
