Update: APAC Ocean and Air Freight

July 30, 2020

Ocean Freight Ocean carriers have moved forward with implementing the Aug 1st GRI. Similarly, Fast Boat options such as APL EXX, Matson, and ZIM ZEX service from South China are announcing a PSS from Aug 1st. As the surge of PPE continues, GRI’s and PSS’s are expected...

Update: Capacity & Alternatives

July 22, 2020

Asia Update COVID-19 cases have increased in Hong Kong, and as a result the local government is implementing more restrictions. Currently, there is no expectation that terminals will be affected, and carriers could continue to operate as normal. Our partners in Hong...

Newsflash: List 4A Products Excluded from China Tariff

July 14, 2020

List 4A Products Excluded from China Tariff Masterpiece has been informed that works of art have been excluded from the Section 301 additional tariffs on goods from China (7.5%). Exclusions are retroactive, so importers may now claim refunds on additional duties paid...

Newsflash: USMCA

June 19, 2020

USMCA The United States, Mexico, and Canada have updated NAFTA to create the new U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) . The USMCA, which goes into effect on July 1, 2020, is intended to benefit North American workers, farmers, and businesses and create a...

Update: EU Lock-down Status

May 7, 2020

Air Freight Update Demand for air freight ex-Europe is inconsistent, fluctuating on a week-by-week basis. Capacity remains tight as travel restrictions into and out of the U.S. continue to impact passenger belly capacity. With the restricted capacity, rates continue...

Update: International Impact & PPE Imports

May 1, 2020

Asia Record air freight rates have been recorded on TPEB routes as air freight capacity is struggling to keep up with the soaring demand for medical supplies. However, there are still many time-definite alternatives available at a fraction of the cost. If you are...