Time Trusted Services There’s a reason we’ve been in the shipping business since 1915. We ensure your cargo moves smoothly through every step of your supply chain, from the time it leaves it’s destination to the time it clears customs and arrives at your door. When you choose to work with us, you’re not just […]

On September 18, 2024, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced several updates related to its ongoing four-year review of Section 301 tariffs on certain products from China used in domestic manufacturing.  Yesterday, the USTR released additional instructions on how to file an exclusion request on the applicable machinery products classified under the 312 HTSUS subheadings […]

On September 13, 2024, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) revealed several updates regarding China 301 tariffs, following public input on its notice dated May 28, 2024. The actions include new and increased tariffs on 382 products across various sectors, including electric vehicle batteries, semiconductors, medical supplies, and critical minerals. These tariff changes are set to […]

After entering an official lockout yesterday, Canada rail operations are expected to resume after the Canadian Government ordered the CPKC and CN to enter binding arbitration. The action came 16 hours after Teamsters’ workers were locked out over the labor agreement impasse. CPKC has not released an official statement, but CN said it would resume […]

As we alluded to in our Flash yesterday, today the Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) initiated a lockout of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), impacting approximately 9,000 workers, including conductors and engineers. There has been no indication of when a resolution might be reached or how long the lockout could […]

Shapiro 360° Your Ultimate Global Logistics Solution Discover the power of Shapiro 360°, the platform designed to provide world-wide shipment tracking and coverage for all your logistics needs. https://www.shapiro.com/wp-content/uploads/Shapiro-360-Shipment-Tracking-Video-Text-on-Each-Slide-Resized.mp4 As one of our partners, you’ll get FREE access to 360° with features including: Real-Time Shipment Tracking Know exactly where your shipments are at any moment, anywhere […]

The CBP must have seen our Shap Flash yesterday about not including information on the extension of current 301 exclusions because they announced them today! The exclusions previously set to expire on May 31st, 2024 have all been extended for 20 days through June 14th, to allow for a transition period due to changes. Please […]

There is an update to the Section 301 tariff increases. As expected, the USTR has published in the Federal Register requests for comments on the proposed modifications to the Section 301 Chinese tariffs and the exclusion process for certain products. The three categories under review are: Comments on the proposal may be submitted via the USTR’s […]

We are excited to share that Baltimore officials have announced the opening of a new 35-foot-deep channel at the city’s port, starting today. This development is part of ongoing efforts to restore operations after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month. The channel will accommodate “commercially essential vessels,” including five of the […]

Logistics contingency plans are just a fancy way of conveying the importance of businesses being prepared when the ship hits the fan—like if the Ever Given lodges itself at the Suez Canal or a viral pandemic hits planet Earth like a meteor, somehow super-charging global consumerism.  In 2021, an estimated 40% of all global ocean […]

All major steamship lines have announced re-routings to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Thus, many US-bound vessels will not be able to transit the Suez Canal and will be routed via the Cape of Good Hope around the African continent. While most announcements include mentions of a 10-14-day delays, we’d like to highlight some […]