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"I have urged USMX, which represents a group of foreign-owned carriers, to come to the table and present a fair offer to the workers of the International Longshoremen’s Association that ensures they are paid appropriately in line with their invaluable contributions." -- President Biden I highlight the phrase "a group of foreign-owned carriers" as crucial AND as detrimental to the United States economy. Many of us are reliant on the available interchange of these "foreign-built, foreign-marked, and foreign-owned" containers. Cut off our access via lost UIIA interchanges, collusive long-term contracts, and restricted access to connecting intermodal players and you have a recipe for a lot of individual losses ... the kind you won't ever see in any court other than bankruptcy court. Again, I ask the so-called leading voices of the intermodal industry, "Would you continue to participate and help this industry grow if you knew and experienced the deep and pervasive systemic rigging? I wouldn't. https://lnkd.in/e9iz56ag

📦 US 'De Minimis' Threshold Under Scrutiny as Shipments Surge   The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has highlighted a significant rise in de minimis shipments, which are exempt from duties if valued under $800. These shipments now account for 92% of all cargo entering the US, with daily volumes reaching up to 4 million, totaling over 1 billion annually. This surge has raised concerns about the potential for exploitation, as evidenced by a disassembled helicopter shipped from Venezuela labeled as "personal effects." Discussions on Capitol Hill are divided between increasing revenue through lower thresholds and addressing security risks, particularly related to fentanyl smuggling. Industry leaders emphasize the need for better data and security measures to manage this growing challenge.   At John S. James Co., we specialize in navigating the complexities of customs regulations and ensuring your shipments comply with all requirements. Our expertise in handling high volumes of cargo efficiently makes us your ideal partner in the ever-evolving logistics landscape. Trust us to manage your imports and exports with precision and care. Visit johnsjames.com to learn more about our comprehensive services.   #DeMinimis #CustomsBrokerage #FreightForwarding #Logistics #Shipping #TradeCompliance #JohnSJamesCo #USCustoms #ImportExport #SupplyChain #Ecommerce #Fentanyl #China #AirCargo #FortLauderdale #Venezuela #CapitolHill #Security #DataManagement

🚛🔍𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝! Starting 1 November 2024, the Polish SENT system will see significant updates, impacting non-EU and non-EEA carriers first. Ensure your compliance now and discover the key steps to navigate these changes effectively.

In a pivotal ruling on January 30, 2024, the U.S. Court of International Trade clarified the application of the "Other-Other" rule under substitution unused merchandise drawback, impacting businesses navigating duty refunds. The decision in Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. v. United States underscores the importance of precise HTSUS classification and the challenges in claiming substitution unused merchandise drawback. BDO's latest analysis provides key insights into the ruling's implications and how companies can ensure compliance while optimizing refund opportunities. Dive into our comprehensive review for a deeper understanding of how this could affect your business. #InternationalTrade #CustomsCompliance #BDOInsight

One of these parties, Xinjiang Nonferrous Metals Industry Group Co., Ltd., and its affiliate, Western Gold, are commonly listed on corporate critical mineral filings. Check your critical minerals filing carefully. If you spot either party, see if you can confirm that it is not really in your supply chain! Critical minerals filings have the potential to overstate possible sub-tier suppliers because of how the information populating them is gathered (usually through a common database listing all of a supplier’s sub-suppliers, rather than only the ones it uses in supplying goods to a specific customer).

Over the last few years, unpredictable and unprecedented global events have highlighted deficiencies in (and reliance on) certain shipping routes and methods of supply. This has been brought back into focus by the recent crash involving the #Dali container ship and the Baltimore Bridge. Gallagher UK have recently published an interesting article surrounding the challenges in supply chains and the impact on insurance costs and claims. #Gallagher #Insurance #RiskManagement #SupplyChain https://lnkd.in/giyjeNue

British government preparing to scuttle UK economy.   How much wear and tear does a lorry cause on its way through a ferry port? Most people would say a few pence, at most. The British government reckons that it can. get away with anything up to £145 per trip.   On April 30, the British government will start taxing consignments of imported food up to £145 to drive through government-operated port facilities before accessing national road and rail networks. Called the Common User Charge (CUC), the new tax will cover the running costs of new Border Control Posts (BCPs) built around Britain, but not the capital costs.    By adding up to £145 to the cost of a haulier's ferry ticket, the British government can expect outrage and indignation from foreign governments and businesses alike. It will be sure to extinguish any shred of goodwill remaining in Europe and farther afield. This is the second phase of the British government's Border Transit Operating Model (BTOM) a three-stage programme to restore the UK's lapses in border biosecurity over the past three years. The final version, dated February 3, 2024, reads as though it was edited with a megaphone. At first, policymakers failed to appreciate the distinction between a load and a consignment: once the difference had been understood, the CUC changed its charging increment to consignment lines, with a cap at five consignment lines.   [There are many options to develop a range of threads to this story for any reader profile. Example: Dover is an independently owned and run port, at which the government has no management say. ]   Visit urbanfoodchains[dot] uk for more related topics.   The Common User Charge is based on an earlier EU plan to recover the costs of heavy goods traffic to member states' national infrastructure... £145 is a bit steep for crossing a car park... contributes to a growing hostile environment for traders and HGV drivers.   Likely outcome... steep drop in import deliveries to Britain... food supplies likely to be hit... chaos and confusion.      All the background material for this story is downloadable from gov.uk , strange to say.  

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Confusion about SPS checks and the common user charge continues. Yesterday, following a DEFRA presentation there were media reports that the implementation of the checks on 30 April would not now take place and instead would be delayed, for a sixth time. Today, DEFRA claims those reports are incorrect, and that the implementation on 30 April will go ahead, as planned. I didn't attend the presentation by DEFRA in person, so can only assume that the presentation was misreported, or that DEFRA's messaging lacked clarity. Or maybe both. The reported attempt by DEFRA to keep their intentions out of the media and not shared with businesses is worrying, if true, and does nothing to encourage confidence in government messaging. Either way, we once again have uncertainty for UK importers of food and plant products who have already been led down the garden path five times. #SPS #commonusercharge #imports #food #customs #DEFRA #HMRC #croweuk #croweglobal Darren Rigden Nathan Sanghera Rob Janering Jamie Mcleod George Beattie Crowe UK https://lnkd.in/eyPstbqm

📢 Attention Canadian trade industry professionals! Stay informed with Livingston International! ⏰ The deadline for Canadian businesses to submit their anti-forced labor reports is swiftly approaching (May 31st). According to Michael Zobin, Director of Global Trade Management, it's not a "submit and forget" situation 🌐. #forcedlabor #childlabor #compliance #tradeindustry