Trade of goods between Brazil and The United States
September 28, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
In its native language, BRASIL, is the largest economy in South America and the third largest economy of the Americas, and yes, indeed, it is a very important player when the subject is trade of goods. However, people tend to know very little about it (Yes, there is more to...
Read MoreStartup Businesses and Trade Compliance
September 23, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
New Startup Businesses should start looking into developing a trade compliance processes early on. A small business may not be a major concern for the government, but it is important to monitor and keep an eye on all imports and exports. Developing sound trade compliance processes early on can reduce...
Read MoreCTPAT: July 2022
August 24, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
In July 2022, CBP updated the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Handbook to include considerations to combat Forced Labor. Applicants of the CTPAT program shall declare if they have strategies or programs in place to detect y eliminate forced labor within their supply chains. CBP has doubled down their efforts...
Read MoreAn Ongoing Shipping Container Shortage
August 18, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Shipping containers have always been a significant shipping unit for global trade. Without them, carriers would be unable to move large volumes of cargo. Since the 1950s they belonged to the backbone of supply chains and represented faster and cheaper solutions for moving goods between overseas markets. With the...
Read MoreTrade Enforcement Group Identifies Possible ADD/CVD Circumvention of Aluminum
July 25, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
The Aluminum Association Trade Enforcement Group* has introduced a recent filing to the Commerce Department over possible countervailing of 4017 aluminum alloy imports from China. The increase in 4017 aluminum imports has the association and trade experts questioning whether or not China is dodging antidumping and countervailing (ADD/CVD) orders previously imposed...
Read MoreInflation: The Topic on Everyone’s Mind
July 06, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications
Today it seems like you can’t go a day without hearing about inflation and its effects on the economy. No matter where you find yourself on the supply chain, chances are you are concerned about the impact of rising costs and the availability of materials. Now is the...
Read MoreThe UK and Mexico establish formal negotiations for a New Free Trade Agreement.
June 24, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
In recent weeks, UK and Mexico have established formally negotiations towards a new Free Trade Agreement. Both countries will carry on talks on July 11, 2022, in a first round and second round expected to take place at the end of the 2022. It is important to highlight that according to Mexican authorities,...
Read MoreBorn in the U.S.A.: Defined by Build America, Buy America Act
June 22, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
“Manufactured in America” seems like a simple statement. It would be easy to assume that if a product was pieced together within the United States, we could say it was “Made in America.” If the entire product is composed of pieces from Canada, but merely pieced...
Read MoreForced Labor Prevention Act
June 14, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Are you ready for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) that goes into effect on June 21st, 2022? The UFLPA states that goods manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China could be prohibited entry into the U.S....
Read MoreVistula Spit Canal
June 13, 2022.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
A new canal across the Vistula Spit is planned to be opened this year, most likely already in September 2022. The canal will enable ships to sail from the port of Elblag, northern Poland, to the Baltic Sea without passing through the Russian-administered Strait of Baltiysk. The 1.3-kilometer canal is part...
Read MoreShould I Ship FTL or LTL? Does It Matter?
June 10, 2022.
Logistics Publications
When it comes to freight, size does matter. Whether your business is just starting or wanting to be proactive with upcoming holiday season volume- you’ll want to plan the logistics of goods and products—the “how” in getting goods from point A to point B....
Read MoreImpact of Sri Lankan economic crisis on Logistics and India
June 02, 2022.
Logistics Publications
Sri Lanka's economic crisis has had a cascading effect on its maritime activity, especially that of the Colombo port, a key transshipment hub of the Southeast Asia region. Trade operations had slowed in Sri Lanka since February, owing to a massive forex crunch followed by fuel scarcity. In the...
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