APHIS Veterinary Services Permit Applications
Effective May 31, 2022, APHIS Veterinary Services (VS) will require submission of all new and renewal permit applications for live animals and animal products, organisms, and vectors - via the APHIS eFile system.New permit applicants can create an APHIS eFile[...]
read moreTariffs Suspended on Ukrainian Steel for One Year
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the U.S. will be temporarily suspending Section 232 tariffs on Ukrainian steel for one year. Section 232 tariffs were placed on certain steel products originating in all countries with some exceptions. The tariffs are typically[...]
read moreRussia Sanctions Expanded
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Department of Commerce is expanding the existing sanctions against Russia by imposing a license requirement for exports, reexports, or transfers (in-country) to and within Russia for additional items subject to the Export Administration[...]
read morePreparing for the Shanghai Lockdown Bullwhip Effect
When the Chinese government locked down Shanghai and Guangzhou in early April, this resulted in a 16% drop in export containers. [...]
read moreHow Current is Your Distribution Center?
The rapid pace of change in technology, supply chain capacity issues, and customer expectations have changed the role of the modern distribution center. [...]
read moreMay 2022 – Ocean Update
U.S. Ports are working on clearing congestion while ILWU/PMA labor negotiations start up this week. Learn about what we are seeing in the market this week! [...]
read moreIs the Market Stabilizing?
Covid related lockdowns in China, Freighter cancelations from the U.S. to APAC, and fluctuating prices. Learn about what we are seeing in the market this week! [...]
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