The European Commission Proposes Rules that May Eliminate Generalized System...
Normal Blog Post The European Commission (EC) comments that almost 40% of the European Union's (EU) current Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) benefit highly competitive countries such as Brazil,...
View ArticleMore Vessel Carrier Updates Related to the LAX Strike
Trade Alert As we continue to keep you informed about trade service developments related to the West Coast OCU strike, below are the most recent vessel carrier updates we have recieved.Negotiations...
View ArticleILA and USMX Strike Talks Continue
Trade Alert OHL recently received reports that the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) resume contract negotiations last week.The latest ILA-USMX...
View ArticleHong Kong Dock Workers Strike on Its 7th Day
Trade Alert The Hong Kong dock workers port strike continued for the seventh day today. The key points of contention are wages and working conditions. On average, a dock worker makes $ 167 per day...
View ArticleOHL Weekly Trade Alert and Updates as of 9-20-2013
Trade Alert New Fee Structure for the Remainder of Associates Warehousing’s Tenure- Philadelphia Customs’CESBack in June of this year, the Area Port of Philadelphia issued information pipeline...
View ArticleEarly Report Baltimore Port Strike Over
Trade Alert We have received early reports that the Baltimore Port Strike is over and marine terminal operations at Dundalk and Seagrit will resume shortly. We will provide more detailed information...
View ArticleAntidumping Duties Reinstated on Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof from Japan...
Trade Alert On Monday, December 16, 2013, the Department of Commerce reinstated an antidumping duty order (A-588-804, A-412-801) on bearings that have been the subject of countless court proceedings...
View ArticleEast Coast Winter Storm Advisory - Brokers Association
Trade Alert The JFK Brokers Association recently shared terminal updates with OHL due to the pending winter storm forecasts. Forecasts show snowfall accumulations of 6 – 9 inches falling mostly...
View ArticleEast Coast Winter Storm Advisory for OHL Operations as of 1-3-2014
Trade Alert Please note that due to severe weather conditions in the New York area, the JFK office had a delayed opening today, January 3rd, 2014. It opened at about 10:00 AM EST. As such, any...
View ArticleUPDATE: East Coast Winter Storm Advisory
Trade Alert As an update to our previous alert, operations at our OHL ORD and Port of Philly locations are functioning as normal.If you have any questions or need more information regarding this...
View ArticleOHL Winter Storm Advisory for OHL Operations as of 1-7-2014
Trade Alert As you know, the Midwest, along with other parts of the U.S. is plagued with extreme cold temperatures. There are reported wind chill factors between -40 and -50 degrees F today with many...
View ArticleNew Chilean Blueberry Fumigation Update as of 1-9-2014
Trade Alert This morning the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that they will now allow Chilean blueberries to be fumigated at the...
View ArticleDelays at New York and New Jersey Terminals
Trade Alert We recently received several reports from our vendors who service the New York and New Jersey terminals that they are facing multiple delays.The delays began during the recent winter...
View ArticleOHL JFK Office Closing Due to Winter Storm Conditions
Trade Alert The severe weather conditions in the New York area have caused our JFK office to close early today. The decision was made to close our offices early when we began to receive reports that...
View ArticleOHL New York Offices Open Today
Trade Alert Today, despite recent severe weather conditions in the New York area, both of our NYC area offices are open. However, at the OHL JFK office there are expected service delays of up to 12...
View ArticleIncreased ISF Enforcement & Customs Update for 2014
Trade Alert Increased ISF Enforcement LA/LBOHL recently received reports, U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on January 20th increased their enforcement stance. Meaning, CBP will increase the...
View ArticleChilean Port Strikes End
Trade Alert Recently, we learned that the Chilean port strikes have come to an end after 3 weeks of strikes. The strike has cost millions of dollars in damages to Chile's fruit and vegetable export...
View ArticleOHL Charleston Office Closed Early Due to Winter Storm
Trade Alert Due to the severe weather conditions in the South East area, our Charleston office closed early today. We expect to reopen on Wednesday, January 29th, 2014 at 12p.m. Also, please be...
View ArticlePort Closings Throughout Southeast Region
Trade Alert Due to inclement winter weather several ports across the Southeast Region have been forced to close today, January 29th, 2014 and many of them report extending closure notices into...
View ArticlePort Strike Ended, Industry Updates & More...
Trade Alert Chilean Workers Second Strike Begins and EndsFollowing the recent end to port strikes in Chile, workers at the Port of San Antonio stopped work once more on Monday, January 27. The new...
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