January 1, 2018, marks the mandatory compliance date for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) rule. The fish and fish products affected are those…
Archives for December 2017
Changes to Harmonized Tariff Schedule Warrant An Annual Review
Every year, the US International Trade Commission releases changes to the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) affecting factors such as duty, classification, trade agreements, etc. These modifications reflect revised legal…
Southern California Wildfires Causing Logistics Problems
Wildfires in Southern California have begun impacting logistics in the region. So far, the wildfires have burned approximately 60,000 to 100,000 acres. High winds and extremely dry conditions are attributed…
Frankfurt Airport Experiences Significant Cargo Delays
A labor shortage and surplus of air cargo has resulted in serious operational delays at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport. Airport warehouses are completely flooded with freight and there is no remaining…