by J.M. Rodgers Co. | May 19, 2021 | Import/Export News, Letter From The CEO
This week trade representatives from the United States and the European Union made a joint announcement that they will be working on an initiative, sure to please importers and exporters in the United States, to explore the reduction and possible removal of Section...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Apr 29, 2021 | Freight Forwarding, Letter From The CEO
Across the ocean freight industry, most negotiations for yearly contracts with major shippers, smaller importers, and NVOCCs have come to a close. A tumultuous year of shipping has seen record-high prices, fully-utilized capacity, and unprecedented challenges for both...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Apr 20, 2021 | Customs Brokerage, Letter From The CEO
The imposition of several different tariffs across lists of products spanning nearly every category of product over the last several years has meant that a keen eye towards U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) compliance remains a critical part of any supply...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Apr 14, 2021 | Duty Drawback, International Trade, Letter From The CEO
Over the last few months there has been considerable changes on tariffs coming from all over the world, with the volatility in US trade policy not ceasing despite the change to a new administration. One area that has gone through some changes very recently have been...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Mar 9, 2021 | Duty Drawback, International Trade, Letter From The CEO
Duty drawback has been a boon for importers and exporters for years that has allowed them to claim refunds on tariffs and duties paid on products exported. But more than just duties are eligible to be refunded by a drawback excise taxes are also able to be pursued....
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Mar 2, 2021 | Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, Import/Export News, Letter From The CEO
Entering into the third month of 2021, shippers are still seeing the same issues with global congestion and equipment shortages that have plagued the entire cargo industry since the latter half of 2020. Without the ability to have the equipment and space to move...
