During the month of December, 2021, Noatum Logistics was involved in a number of events throughout the logistics industry. Read about industry updates, regulatory updates and announcements in the December 2021 Logistics Link.
Regulatory Updates
UYGHUR FORCED LABOR PREVENTION ACT BECOMES LAW
On Thursday, December 23, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which is a bipartisan bill to ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China do not enter the United States. Read more
MAJOR HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE CHANGES POSTPONED
The Major Harmonized Tariff Schedule Changes that were to take place on January 1, 2022, have been postponed until late January. Read more
MAJOR HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022
On January 1, 2022, the seventh edition of the Harmonized System (HS) will enter into force for all countries which subscribe to the Harmonized System Convention. Read more
Industry News
2021 RETAIL IMPORTS TO SHOW RECORD GROWTH DESPITE PANDEMIC
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to end 2021 with both the largest volume and fastest growth on record despite supply chain disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Read more
TRANSPACIFIC EASTBOUND GENERAL RATE INCREASE (GRI) AND PEAK SEASON SURCHARGES (PSS)
Announced levels for upcoming Transpacific Eastbound GRIs and PSSs from carriers can now be accessed anytime from our MIQ.com – Resources – Information and Tools page. Read more
Careers at Noatum Logistics USA
It is an excellent time to consider a career at Noatum Logistics USA! As a multi-faceted worldwide organization, Noatum Logistics USA offers a variety of opportunities for our employees around the globe. Our employees, a true competitive advantage, make a difference for our customers every day.
Noatum Logistics, a leading player in the global logistics industry, currently has openings in the following U.S. locations: Houston, TX, Jamaica, NY, Los Angeles, CA and Miami, FL. View our current openings here and apply today!