Nearly 100 items have lost their previous exemption status from China 301 tariffs. The sudden loss of exemption status for these products went into effect on July 9.
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Tariff Update: Exemptions Expire On Nearly 100 Chinese Products
Topics: International Industry News Tariffs
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Supply Chain Trends: Carriers & Technology Amid The Pandemic
It’s fair to say that the broader trucking industry has generally been a bit slow to adopt new technologies. However, the last few years have seen definite progress in everything from automation to digitalization. Even so, that progress has come at a steady, measured pace.
Topics: Industry News Supply Chain Trucking
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Guide To Incoterms 2020: What Shippers Need To Know
On January 1, 2020 Incoterms 2020 went into effect. These rules from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) establish guidelines for how shipments are handled between buyers and sellers in different countries.
Topics: International Industry News Supply Chain
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COVID-19 Impact On Transportation Service Updates
Update: 4/8/2020 Capacity in the LTL markets are currently available to meet the majority of customer needs. This is especially true when it comes to essential goods that are moving to retailers. Even when it comes to meeting MABD and OTIF agreements with retailers, Averitt is positioned to ensure that shippers meet their delivery windows.
Topics: International Industry News Supply Chain Trucking
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USMCA: How The 'New NAFTA' Will Impact The Trucking Industry
On January 16th, the long-delayed United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was passed by the United States Senate by a vote of 89 to 10. On January 29th, President Trump signed it into effect. This agreement, drawn up as a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of 1994, offers many modifications that are expected to provide an uptick in cross-border trade.
Topics: International Industry News Supply Chain Trucking
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How the Coronavirus is Impacting Shipping Options
In addition to the human toll, the spread of the deadly Coronavirus has created challenges for international supply chain operations.
Topics: International Industry News Supply Chain
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Tariff Update: New Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum Products
In a Presidential Proclamation published on January 29, President Trump announced that additional Section 232 tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum are being applied on derivative articles that circumvent existing duties.
Topics: International Industry News Tariffs
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2020 Survey: Non-Traditional Freight Moves & Looking Ahead (Part 3)
In late 2019, more than 1,800 shippers participated in our 5th annual State of the North American Supply Chain Survey. The following article examines a portion of the results. Click here to download the full white paper.
Topics: Industry News Supply Chain Trucking
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2020 Survey: Truckload & International Shipping Expectations (Part 2)
In late 2019, more than 1,800 shippers participated in our 5th annual State of the North American Supply Chain Survey. The following article examines a portion of the results. Click here to download the full white paper.
