Starting June 1, 2018, the Chinese Customs authorities will begin implementing Uniform Social Credit Code, or USCC. The USCC is … Read More
Big Changes Ahead for U.S. Aluminum Imports
The White House recently released the Presidential Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States. This is a … Read More
Mitigate the Impact of the Chinese New Year on Your Supply Chain
Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival is the most important of the … Read More
How Shippers Are Being Affected by China's Environmental Crackdown
President Xi Jinping recently spoke to the 19th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party about protecting the environment and declared … Read More
Cargo Catches Fire Moments Before it is Loaded on Plane at Hong Kong Airport
There was an incident at Hong Kong airport on Monday, 10/9 when an oil spillage from a lifting platform caused … Read More
China’s Golden Week is Right Around the Corner
Chinese National Day or “Golden Week” will be celebrated October 1st to the 8th. This week-long holiday celebrates the founding of the … Read More
What to Expect from Peak Season this Year
It is anticipated that the trans-pacific spot rates will continue to rise, in the short term at least. That is … Read More
The New Alliances Are Here: Prepare for Disruptions in Your Supply Chain
Being in the middle of a transition means that the shipping industry is coping with multiple uncertainties on all sides. … Read More
Trans-Pacific Freight Rates Take a Tumble
The seasonal downtrends for spot rates on the Eastbound Trans-Pacific lines have continued unabated. There are still no major developments … Read More