U.S. Customs to Require Postal Code on Chinese Imports
March 17, 2023.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Beginning March 18, 2023, all imports into the United States, originating from China, will be required to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with a postal code. The postal code will need to identify the location, or address, of the factory where the imported goods have originated from. Why? This...
Read MoreAdditional Sanctions and Export Control Restrictions Imposed on One-Year Anniversary of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
March 17, 2023.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
February 24, 2023, marked the one-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Following the one-year anniversary, the Unites States released new, extensive measures, imposing additional sanctions on Russia. Some of the latest measures include: New sanctions on 22 individuals and 83 entities of the metal and mining industries, resulting in increased tariffs on U.S....
Read MoreAir Cargo: EU’s New Security Reporting Requirements
February 24, 2023.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Air Cargo: EU’s New Security Reporting Requirements The EU will be requiring pre-loading and pre-arrival data for all cargo transported by air to the EU (plus Norway and Switzerland) by March 1st, 2023. This is the second release of the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) that aims at preventing the...
Read MoreWeek 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 MoreCOP27 E A EDIÇÃO DE 2022 DO RELATÓRIO DE COMÉRCIO MUNDIAL DA OMC: COMO O NOVO ACORDO PODE AFETAR O TRADE?
February 03, 2023.
Trade Publications
COP27 E A EDIÇÃO DE 2022 DO RELATÓRIO DE COMÉRCIO MUNDIAL DA OMC: COMO O NOVO ACORDO PODE AFETAR O TRADE? O que é COP27? A Conferência das Partes das Nações Unidas sobre Mudança Climática (2022),...
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 MoreFDA: Food Traceability Final Rule
December 30, 2022.
Trade Publications
In January 2011, Congress enacted the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), in response to dramatic changes in the global food system and its role both as a significant public health problem and to protect economic well-being of the food system. The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) has issued the...
Read MoreEnergy Controversy: US & Canada Request Resolution from Mexico
December 30, 2022.
Trade Publications
In July 2022, following Mexican President’s regulatory changes regarding “energy sovereignty”, the United States and Canada requested consultations with Mexico. The consultation triggers the first step in state-to-state Dispute Settlement provision set up in Chapter 31 of the USMCA (United States Mexico Canada Agreement). Recent timeline November 2022, Canadian...
Read MoreCustoms Broker License – A Necessity for Customs Business
December 29, 2022.
Trade Publications
On September 22, 2022, CBP issued a Customs Ruling that may change how businesses deal with HTS classification. In this ruling (HQ H290535), a manufacturer, without a customs broker license, requested the ability to provide a full 10-digit classification to their customers, while adding a disclaimer to the classification about liability of...
Read MoreSection 301 Exclusions Extended
December 29, 2022.
Trade Publications
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has issued an extension on 352 product exclusions that were set to expire at the end of the year. The USTR has determined to extend the reinstated exclusions through September 30, 2023. Exclusions apply based on the product description in each exclusion. The scope...
Read MoreNEW Broker Reporting & National Broker Permit Enhancements
December 27, 2022.
Trade Publications
As of December 19, 2022, U.S Customs and Border Protection eliminated the Customs Broker District Permit Fee and provided enhancements to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Portal. Prior to this change, brokers were required to obtain a District Permit in order to transact customs business for ports belonging to that district....
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...
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