Current record import volumes and resulting prices, congestion, and delays forecast to continue into 2022 Every source we read suggests that the current high freight rates, congestion, and delays will continue past Q4/21 well into […]
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China GFG Agent Report on COVID
Our China GFG agent made the following report on Covid: Govt Policy Only citizens or permitted foreigners are allowed to enter China. Strict quarantine measures are applied for all arrivals [we understand at least two […]
Read MoreAugust 2021
U.S. Warns of Risks to Businesses in Hong Kong (From Sandler Travis & Rosenberg) The advisory warns businesses that “the risks faced in mainland China are now increasingly present in Hong Kong.” Specifically, policies that […]
Read MoreMSC to Impose Congestion Surcharge 9/1
MSC sent out the following notice last week: Dear Valued Clients, This serves to advise that Congestion surcharge (CGS) with quantum and effective date as below for all shipments from South China Ports, Hong Kong […]
Read MoreJuly 2021
URGENT: I-16 shut down until at least Sunday, will cause delays for weeks Navigator Traffic (511) and Atlanta TV station WAGA report a major accident on I-16 at SR 86, in Treutlen County. A dump […]
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CBP intensifies crackdown on imports using forced labor As reported last month, forced labor withhold release orders were up 116.7 percent, and WRO-related detentions were up 2600 percent! Customs announced earlier this month they are […]
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Transportation rates continue to increase, at least into the Fall (Various sources) The JOC reports LTL pricing in the US continues to climb as pressures from increasing wages and other factors push further rate hikes. […]
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CIT overturns 232 Duties Paid on Steel Derivative Products On April 5, the Court of International Trade ruled that these duties were illegally assessed on the importer who brought this action and ordered that entries […]
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USTR Extends Section 301 Tariffs Exclusions to Combat COVID-19 to Sept. 30 (From NCBFAA) The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said it will extend Section 301 tariff exclusions on certain imports from China […]
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