UPDATE: Section 301 Increased Duties Postponed
On September 21st of last year, the USTR published its intent to increase tariffs on goods imported from China by 10%, beginning on September 24th. Additionally, the increase was originally set to jump to 25% on January 1, 2019. However, on December 19th, the 25% duty increase date was changed to March 2, 2019. Then, […]
President Trump Delays Chinese Tariff Deadline
The President, who was due to increase tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports by March 1st, has since delayed the deadline. He informed the public of his decision Sunday night via Twitter, stating there’s been “substantial progress” on “important structural issues” between the two nations in their trade discussions. It seems the beginnings of […]
Port Congestion and Chassis (Un)availability
U.S. port congestion is significantly high due to upcoming U.S. Tariffs and delays related to the Lunar New Year, which will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 5th. The ports at Los Angeles and Long Beach are seeing the most congestion, with terminals at capacity. Plenty of extra goods are being loaded out of Asia and […]
Air Cargo World Announces Top 5 Airfreight Trends for 2019
Air Cargo World has rounded up what they predict to be the top 5 airfreight trends for 2019. Here they are: Continuation of the Cross-Border E-Commerce Boom Airfreight carrier demand continues to grow as both the U.S. and China broke peak-season holiday shopping records last year Package sorting, automation capabilities, and network extension focus for […]
USTR to Postpone Tariff Increase on Chinese Imports
The USTR announced this week that the tariff increase on $200 billion of Chinese imports will be pushed to March 2, 2019. This 25% duty increase was due to take place on January 1st of the new year, but because the U.S. is still actively negotiating with China, it will now be delayed. President Trump […]
Hellmann News Alert: L.A./Long Beach Port Congestion
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics recently released a News Alert informing drayage providers and ocean carriers of congestion at both the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, which is causing significant delays. Unfortunately the delays don’t end at the ports, but instead are causing backups for the U.S. rail and intermodal trucking networks […]
Hellmann News Alert: Transpacific Market Peak Season
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics just released a News Alert aimed at valued Seafreight customers to inform them of the market conditions surrounding cargo movement for the remainder of 2018. With the holiday season approaching and the new tariff imposition beginning next year, importers should plan to see capacity constraints through the end of 2018. However, Hellmann is […]
The U.S. Fights Back: Additional Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Imports
The USTR has just released breaking news that the United States will be increasing tariffs on an estimated $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. This action, directed by President Trump, is in response to China’s ongoing practices of unfair and non-reciprocal trade with the U.S. Effective September 24, 2018, these tariffs will be set at […]
Union Pacific adds new origin and destination for domestic trains from the West Coast to Kansas City.
Los Angeles and Long Beach in Southern California represent the largest ports for sea freight arriving into the United States. In addition to the millions of containers which terminate and remain in area, millions more make their way across the country to New York, north into Canada and into the Midwest. The Union Pacific operates […]
