Newsletters
September 2023
A slowdown at the Panama Canal due to drought (Kiplinger) Low water in the canal has led transit times for ships to quadruple, from about two-and-a-half days in June to 10 days now. The delays […]
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Lufthansa Cargo increases Airfreight Surcharge to 0.55 USD per kg The sum of cost components in our airfreight surcharge has increased in the past weeks. Consequently, Lufthansa Cargo is increasing its Airfreight Surcharge, effective August 21, […]
Read MoreApril 2023
Carriers increase blank sailings as demand for Asia – US service drops Imports are at a 2 year low, and retailers are not placing new orders as inventories remain high. Expect delays in deliveries of […]
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CBP Issues Updated Forced Labor Guidance and Materials (From Meeks, Shepard, Leo, and Pillsbury) [On Feb 23,] CBP circulated CSMS #55222106, containing updated materials and guidance on ensuring compliance with it’s forced labor enforcement initiatives. […]
Read MoreFebruary 2023
Congress Doubles CBP Forced Labor Enforcement (From Meeks, Shepard, Leo, and Pillsbury) Congress doubled the 2023 forced labor enforcement budgets of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), to at least $101 […]
Read MoreJanuary 2023
The following may impact your import program. Please take a few minutes to go over these, as many of them are annual reminders that may require action on your part. Transportation rates will continue to […]
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