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Market Continues to be Affected by National Sword Effort

Market Continues to be Affected by National Sword Effort
Every container entering China is now being inspected by the Chinese customs authorities using x-ray machines. These inspections are causing longer shipping times. Ports without an x-ray machine are advised to open each container for examination. Ports without the proper resources for these inspections are being closed.  In order to validate their weight, containers will…
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BCOs hit by Proposed California Container Fee

BCOs hit by Proposed California Container Fee
Click here to view the Cesar Chavez Day 2017 schedule for the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland. While the ports will remain open normal hours, several of the piers will be closed both shifts so make sure to check for details on specific locations. BCOs hit by Proposed California Container Fee Those…
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Enforcement Ramps Up in China as National Sword Continues

Enforcement Ramps Up in China as National Sword Continues
The market impacts of National Sword 2017, China’s sweeping crackdown on imports, are beginning to come into focus. Their General Administration of Customs is focusing their efforts on catching smugglers, who face jail time as well as tax evasion charges. It’s critical to keep a few things in mind when preparing shipments bound for China.…
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