by Alyson Berliner | Jul 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Alyson Berliner | Jul 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Port of Charleston’s newest terminal, the Hugh K. Leatherman, is finally set to become fully operational after a lengthy disagreement between the port authority (SC Ports) and the dockworkers’ union (ILA) was resolved. This conflict revolved around who...
by Alyson Berliner | Jun 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
There have been recent developments at the Port of Charleston that may impact your upcoming shipments. We’ve been made aware of several challenges currently affecting the port’s ability to process vessels efficiently, potentially leading to delays in...
by Alyson Berliner | Jun 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Alyson Berliner | Jan 31, 2024 | News & Events, 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 Will Harwell | Nov 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
