- Wavier eligibility window for 10% China tariffsThe new 10% tariff on China origin goods is here, but there is an exception for cargo which departed on the ocean vessel prior to February 1 at 12:01am, however the cargo must arrive and be entered for consumption no
- U.S. to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and ChinaAccording to news reports, the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on neighboring Canada and Mexico plus 10% on China effective February 1. The NCBFAA is also reporting they have requested a CBP public call with the trade for early next
- Atron in the CommunityAtron is proud to announce our financial support of the iThink Community Foundation’s partnership with Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity in our shared mission of giving back to our local communities. This week we had the pleasure of attending a
- Atron Gains CNS IATA Cargo Agent EndorsementAtron Global Logistics is proud to announce we have gained CNS IATA Cargo Agent endorsement. Endorsement is given to companies who meet a set of financial, operational, and compliance standards so you know your cargo is in good hands. This
- New tariffs on $18 billion in Chinese importsThe Biden Administration has announced additional tariffs of 25-100% on $18 billion in Chinese imports to the USA covering a number of critical industries including electric vehicles, batteries & parts, critical minerals, semiconductors, solar cells, and more. Read more from
- How CBP Sets Bond AmountsATTENTION Importers: U.S. Customs has updated their Customs Bond Amount guidelines. More can be found in the guide published by CBP linked below. https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/guide-public-how-cbp-sets-bond-amounts
- Port of Savannah receives four new electric ship-to-shore cranesGarden City Terminal: North America’s Busiest Single-Container Terminal at Port of Savannah has received 4 new electric ship-to-shore cranes that will help boost the port’s operating capacity by an additional 1.5 million TEU per year. These cranes can service the
- U.S. Customs Merchandise Processing Fee Increase coming October 1, 2023Attention Importers! U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a notice of increase to COBRA fees on July 28, 2023 in the Federal Register. The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) minimum and maximum is set to increase to $31.67 and $614.35,
- Shipping industry officials’ attention turns to east and gulf coast port ILA labor talksShipping industry officials’ attention now turns to ILA labor talks for contracts expiring next year covering east and gulf coast port dockworkers from Maine to Texas. Union bosses are taking a tougher line recently which could imperil goals to reach
- Tentative US West Coast port contract deal reachedA tentative agreement has been reached in the U.S. West Coast ports labor contract negotiations. In a statement from Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su, “The tentative agreement delivers important stability for workers, for employers and for our country’s supply
- West Coast Chaos ReturnsWest coast congestion and chaos are back. Do you have a backup plan for your supply chain? Atron can help keep operations fluid. Let us know how we can help! https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/08/west-coast-port-vessel-buildup-shows-maritime-supply-chain-breaking.html
- CBP and Customs Administrations Agree on Strengthening Supply Chain SecurityU.S. Customs and Border Protection has signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement with the Customs Administrations of Colombia and Guatemala in recognition of the unified security postures of the United States’ regional partners in trade. Atron has strong trading ties to