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One full week of testimonies regarding the 4th tranche of tariff considerations officially began earlier this week on June 17, 2019, and are expected to continue for seven days until June 25, 2019. The hearings grant applicable businesses the opportunity to voice any pertinent issues and/or opinions concerning the potential 25% tariff increase on $300 billion in Chinese imports. Some notable companies and supply chain associations listed on the docket include: iRobot, New Bal

Find the phasic progression of the China tariffs outlined in their four linear tranches below. Beginning last year, on July 6, 2018, $16 billion worth of Chinese products were hit with additional tariffs. This list presided three additional tranches imminent to follow. The next list expanded to include $23 billion worth of imports from China on August 23, 2018. These first two lists required an additional 25% duty to be added to any taxation the affected commodity currently r

Relation in any sense of the word can elicit confusion with impending grey areas obstructing and bending certain legalities. This simply cannot be the case when considering Related Party transactions in international trade through Customs and various other regulatory agencies. As it is written under CFR Title 19, and more specifically §152.102(g), “Related persons means: Members of the same family, including brothers and sisters (whether by whole or half-blood), spouse, ances

Rapid changes in the ocean freight industry have generated anxiety throughout the global supply chain, with shippers, ports and marine terminal operators facing uncertainty as new carrier alliances emerge in an industry-wide effort to cut excess vessel capacity and trim operating costs. Three new alliances, which include 11 of the world’s largest container shipping lines, became operational in April 2017. These alliances represent nearly 80 percent of global container trade a

According to IATA, the managing agency for airfreight, 18.6 billion dollars of goods are transported through the air DAILY. In fact, global airfreight has become such a hot commodity the demand has increased by 14% in March of this year. At initial glance, air transportation seems expensive. But, when evaluating the supply chain comprehensively, in the end it can save you tons. From forecast planning to urgent needs, there are several reasons businesses decide on airfreig

Cranes and Construction: Factors to Consider & Tips of the Transport Trade From Singapore to Seattle, a familiar site looms against the skyline—cranes poised to complete towering buildings, bridges, roads. They come in all shapes and sizes, and are essential to most any construction project. The crane market is inextricably linked to the health of the construction industry—in this post, we take a look at international and domestic construction projections to get an idea of wh

Do you know the FINAL expense of that crane? There is more to the price of a product than just the amount on the invoice. Many factors contribute to the final cost of the item. Time to Manage Process: There is no argument – time is money. And the time of your team affects the bottom line of your organization. Shipments that are poorly organized require additional time and input for all parties involved. Additional time can be lost while trying to obtain correct documentation,

Crane projects are time critical, and late deliveries risk penalties and lost customers. Each leg of the process presents a decision to be made – and a consequence. Manufacturing Lead Time: Suppliers are rarely ahead in growing markets. It’s important to initiate the conversation with the manufacturer early in the process. It’s even more important to fully understand their ability to produce on time and what scenarios may prevent them from doing so. Multi-Modal Consideration: