March 2023

 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.  The notice has been posted to:

https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDHSCBP-34a9f5a?wgt_ref=USDHSCBP_WIDGET_2

Lufthansa Cargo decreases Airfreight Surcharge to 0.55 USD per kg

The sum of cost components in our airfreight surcharge has decreased in the past weeks. Consequently, Lufthansa Cargo is decreasing its Airfreight Surcharge, effective April 3, 2023, from 0.60 to 0.55 USD per kg chargeable freight weight. Please note, the AWB issue date, not the flight date, determines the applicable Airfreight Surcharge. 

Ed. Note:  It is currently 0.60 USD per kg.