CBP Annual Report Review
Even in a year of significant disruption, the (CBP) Customs and Border Protection’s annual report doesn’t have many surprises. If you’ve been paying attention for the last twelve months, you already know that trade is up slightly, travel is way down, revenue from tariffs is up, and trade and transportation are booming. They’re also increasingly […]
Container Collapse & Keeping Yourself Covered
A container collapse on a vessel isn’t a new phenomenon, instead, they’re considered a cost of doing business on the ocean market. Weather issues, Acts of God, cargo not what it is tendered as therefore wrongly manifested and other troubles can hit in moments during a voyage. Consider that these ships cross oceans hundreds of […]
Lunar New Year 2021 brings more unique challenges for shippers.
On February 12th, China and many surrounding nations throughout Asia will celebrate the Lunar New Year. This year, it is the Year of the Ox, and it seems safe to say that for those who remember the tale of Paul Bunyon if Babe the Blue Ox was available to pull a wagonload of containers across […]
USTR Opens Vietnam Section 301 Investigations
Interested parties have until November 12th to respond with comments into the two investigations opened by the United States Trade Representative which could mean additional trade-remedy duties on the country’s exports after the USTR investigation. Vietnam has seen explosive growth in the past three years as supply chains look to reduce their exposure to and […]
Sep.18th Deadline – List 3 & 4 Importers to protect right to a Section 301 Refund
A case brought by the law firm Akin Gump on behalf of a vinyl tile supplier could be the vehicle for importers to get Section 301 Refund on duties, but they must move quickly. The deadline to file with the Court of International Trade is this Friday, September 18th. In short, the suit alleges that […]
Storms on the horizon? Bestway has you covered.
With two major storms approaching the Gulf of Mexico and the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall coming on August 29th, Bestway wanted to take this opportunity to discuss the issues that can arise after a storm and ways we’re working hard to ensure continuity of service when disasters strike. Because we’re no stranger […]
Intermodal congestion stalls traffic out of U.S. West Coast
Intermodal congestion in Southern California has skyrocketed in recent days as equipment shortages, workforce reductions, and increasing demand for ocean imports from Asia via the U.S. West Coast causes another “unprecedented” cargo disruption. In just the last week, Union Pacific added both a $500 surcharge and a $1500 surcharge to go into effect on August […]
USMCA At A Glance
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USMCA implementation July 1st!
With an express goal to bring manufacturing back to the United States, the USMCA trade agreement will go into effect on July 1, 2020. With several important changes in the new iteration, USCBP will be offering a help center staffed with experts for those concerned they won’t have enough time or guidance on the implementation […]
Bestway is back on the road!
This week, Managing Partner-Domestic Riley Wiles and I are getting back on the road for two days of meetings and check-ins with shippers in southern Missouri. These meetings involve new import business from Asia, managing growth and capacity issues in domestic expedited freight, and export conversations around changing Incoterms to arrive at a better customer […]
