Week of January 31, 2023 - Logistics Update
February 07, 2023.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Our logistics consulting team address operational issues through consulting services. This allows our clients to gain valuable insight to make decisions with confidence that will maximize returns on investments, reduce costs, and improve customer service. An additional services our team provides is our Logistics Updates these news updates provide our...
Read MoreIs Nearshoring a Solution for Current Supply Chain Issues?
February 03, 2023.
Logistics Publications
Every time there is a supply chain disruption, the most common question in the manufacturing industry is how to mitigate risk. During the past two years supply chain resilience and flexibility have been a topic of conversation; companies are looking for viable solution to continue providing the best service to...
Read MoreLogistics and Transportation Emerging Technologies
February 01, 2023.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Today's global supply chain is full of complexity and uncertainty, especially in the logistics and transportation sectors. Challenges arise daily, and logistics specialists must be prepared to find efficient and affordable ways to manage and overcome these. To address the growing issues, the transportation industry is constantly relying on...
Read MoreShipping Container Shortage Shifts into a Surplus
December 19, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Initially triggered by the global outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019, the shipping container situation changed, and we saw an ongoing container shortage worldwide. The global lockdown brought significant restrictions on movement: factories were shut down and a higher consumer demand for goods evolved. A severe lack of seaport staff...
Read MoreAmazon’s Biggest Layoff and Biggest Production of Robots!
November 29, 2022.
Logistics Publications
Amazon Plans on letting go of at least 10,000 of its employees. This layoff will be their largest layoff yet. These cuts will primarily affect people in their device's organization. This is partly because most of their devices, Including Alexa, need to sell. There will be a minor set of...
Read MoreRainy Day Delays
November 11, 2022.
Logistics Publications
Due to Hurricane Nicole impacting Florida on November 10, 2022, FedEx has suspended both Express and Ground services in over 800 Florida zip codes. On Thursday, FedEx released a statement advising that due to the storm, Express services would be suspended in 801 zip codes while Ground services in 263 zip codes would also be...
Read MoreNew Export Controls Target China’s Semiconductor Industry
October 28, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
In an effort to restrict China’s ability to purchase and manufacture advanced computing chips, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an interim final rule implementing additional controls on advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs), computer commodities that contain such ICs, and certain semiconductor manufacturing items. Through...
Read MoreAustralian Brown Memorated Stink Bug Season.
October 12, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
(Annually, 1st September to 30th April) Australian Biosecurity has strict measures to protect its agricultural and wildlife industries. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is a hitchhiking insect currently not present in Australia. These hitchhiking insects are often found hiding inside machinery, equipment, and shipping containers during the colder months....
Read MoreExecutive Order on Advancing Biotechnology
October 12, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
On September 12, 2022, President Joe Biden adopted a policy to coordinate a “whole-of-government approach to advance biotechnology and biomanufacturing towards innovative solutions in health, climate change, energy, food security, agriculture, supply chain resilience, and national and economic security”. A secure supply chain for advancing technology is increasingly important as...
Read MoreNational Logistics Policy (India)
October 11, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 17th Sep 2022, launched the National Logistics Policy (NLP) that aims to promote not only the seamless movement of goods across the country but also improve the competitiveness of Indian goods in domestic as well as global markets. The policy will be implemented through...
Read MoreNew $90 Million Air Pollution Rules Are Now In Effect
October 10, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
In all things green, California is setting the standard and pace for other states to follow suit in the United States. California released the Clean Truck Fund, estimated to generate $90 million in new fees for trucks entering and leaving their ports. The funds expected from its first year will be...
Read MoreMerchandise Processing Fee (MPF) 2022 Update
October 04, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be adjusting certain user fees on October 1, 2022. The minimum merchandise processing fee (MPF) will be increased to $29.66 from $27.75 and the maximum will be raised to $575.35 from $538.40. MPF is assessed by CPB for most imports into the US on an ad valorem basis, with...
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