China 301 Tariff Statutory Review Begins
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) begins the four-year review process for two actions under Section 301 China tariffs.The first step in the review process is to notify representatives of domestic industries which benefit from the trade action of the possible[...]
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April 2022
The global supply chain continues to be strained. Due to widening outbreaks of Covid-19, the Shanghai lockdowns have been extended into April. Lockdowns and ongoing virus testing have resulted in the truckers not being able to get to the docks, and[...]
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West Coast Dockworker Contract Renewal Negotiations Start May 15
U.S. West Coast ports are handling ocean containers at record highs, with the port of LA closing out its best first quarter in history. The port congestion has decreased, but as we prepare for an early peak season, the focus[...]
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Congestion Shifts to East Coast Ports
Port congestion is a problem not limited to the U.S. West Coast. Shipments originating in Asia are seeking alternative ports of discharge to skip the congestion only to run into other congested ports like Charleston, Norfolk, and soon, Houston. [...]
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Shanghai Covid Lockdown
The current lockdown is heavily affecting air cargo operations[...]
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War and Covid Disrupt the Air Cargo Industry
March was a tough month for the air cargo industry. Capacity and volumes dropped, but airfreight rates continued to rise. [...]
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