Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Takes Effect

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Takes Effect

As of June 21, the US’s UFLPA law has started prohibiting imports from China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), as well as products made with materials sourced in that area, unless the importer can offer clear and convincing evidence that the goods were...
Choosing the Right Global Transportation Mode

Choosing the Right Global Transportation Mode

In global shipping, choosing the right transportation mode is a crucial decision that impacts customer satisfaction, company profitability and the environment. Here’s information to help you understand the available options, with examples to illustrate when certain...
Understanding the Customs Clearance Process

Understanding the Customs Clearance Process

Success in global trade involves finding quality suppliers, transporting goods in a volatile freight market, navigating trade wars and related tariffs, and a host of other factors. But one of your most critical day-to-day tasks is mastering the complexities of the...
Shanghai COVID Lockdown May Impact Cargo Flows

Shanghai COVID Lockdown May Impact Cargo Flows

Happening Now A full lockdown has been imposed on Shanghai’s Pudong and Puxi districts for a new round of citywide COVID nucleic acid testing. From 5am on Monday, March 28, a lockdown was imposed on Pudong, Punan and adjacent areas until 5am on April 1. In Puxi,...