Visualize Your Domestic Shipments with GlobalLink

Visualize Your Domestic Shipments with GlobalLink

Shipment visibility is a feature in the GlobalLink Domestic Transportation Management System (TMS) that allows you to easily visualize your shipping data in one place. The data is displayed in a vibrant and interactive dashboard that organizes shipments by Net charges Open loads by consignee Open loads by mode Open loads by carrier Open loads…

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Trans-Pacific Carriers Postpone Peak Season Surcharge

Carriers that service the Trans-Pacific lanes have announced the peak season surcharge (PSS), originally effective for June 15, is now effective July 15, 2016. The following amounts are all in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Peak Season Surcharge Applies to all U.S and Canadian ports Effective July 15…

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Changes Allow for Duty Free Return of Foreign Goods

Changes Allow for Duty Free Return of Foreign Goods

For years, U.S. buyers have found it difficult to return imported articles when products come in damaged or erroneously shipped. In the case of a return, importers have been required to pay additional duties and Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF) upon re-importation. With that being said, there is good news for importers. Recent changes to U.S.…

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Cracking Down on Importer Security Filing

Cracking Down on Importer Security Filing

U.S importers must be aware that as of June 30, 2016, deadlines for Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions on new and current shipments will be enforced. Customs and Border Protection will now be cracking down on this requirement, eliminating the “three strikes” approach. Furthermore, it is imperative that importers are diligent in ensuring overseas suppliers…

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Step Up and Ask the Broker

Mohawk's Kenton Grimes will be answering Customs classification questions live during his 'Ask the Broker' segment at the logistics and compliance seminar taking place this month in Mentor, Ohio. Kenton joins speakers from the Census Bureau and the Port of Cleveland, among others, for the full day seminar taking place on June 22. Featured topics…

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