International Trade Alert: Tariff Increases for Imports from China

International Trade Alert: Tariff Increases for Imports from China

International-Trade-Alert-MessageThe US Trade Representative (USTR) has released the proposed list for tariff increases for imports from China.  Importers will have an opportunity to provide input through a 30 day comment period, including a hearing.

The full USTR statement is here:

https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2018/april/under-section-301-action-ustr

The list of proposed commodities are on pages 13-58 here, while the comment procedure is on pages 1-2:

https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/files/Press/Releases/301FRN.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact us. Our Global Trade Compliance and Customs Broker Solutions teams are here to help.

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Logistics Plus Attends U.S. Army Global Force Symposium

Logistics Plus Attends U.S. Army Global Force Symposium

Blaine Kurtz, director of aerospace and defense for Logistics Plus, recently attended the U.S. Army Global Force Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama. The conference provided an opportunity to explore and showcase ground-breaking ways that Army personnel are filtering the structure, processes, and governance of its modernization enterprise. The theme for this year’s event “Modernizing and Equipping America’s Army for Today and Tomorrow” created an emphasis on discussing challenges facing the Army as it advances its soldiers and equipment to uphold present and future missions. Blaine had many interactions with numerous organizations operating in the aerospace, aviation and defense industries to deepen our understanding of their supply chain needs. There was also a services overview for the U.S. Army Aviation Missile Command (AMCOM). Shown below are some photographs taken at the conference.

 

‘Great Place to Work’ Comments Made on WP$E Radio

‘Great Place to Work’ Comments Made on WP$E Radio

Great Place to Work LogoOur business partners at WP$E AM 1450/FM 107.1 continue to air Logistics Plus audio clips as part of its WP$E Partners for Business™ interview series. In a recent interview, Jim Berlin, founder and CEO, and Scott Frederick, vp of marketing, provided some comments regarding the recent announcement that Logistics Plus has been certified as as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. A replay of those interview clips can be heard below.

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Freight Classifications & Density Webinar

Freight Classifications & Density Webinar

LP-MBA-PalletLogistics Plus recently recorded a new webinar as part of its ongoing series of complimentary logistics-related presentations for the Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) and its members. The new webinar is focused on Freight Classifications and Density and was delivered by Kathy Fiedler, operations administrator for the Logistics Plus North American Division (NAD) and author of the Logistics Plus ebook Freight Density for Dummies.

Although this webinar was prepared for the benefit of MBA members, the informational content is appropriate for any business that engages in freight shipping.  Past webinars cover additional transportation and logistics topics. Logistics Plus is the company that manages the MBA Logistics Program. You can learn more about the program at www.mbausa.org/logistics.

Learn more about Freight Classification or check out our Freight Density Calculator.