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Supply Chain Updates—October 07, 2026 Newsletter
Tariff and Trade Update: Trade policy, customs requirements and transportation conditions continue to evolve. Below is a summary of recent developments and practical information to help you prepare for changes impacting supply chains. Certain Canadian Products Now Excluded From Importation: Alcoholic beverages, dairy products, and motor vehicles covered by Presidential…
Supply Chain Updates—September 23, 2026 Newsletter
Tariff and Trade Update: Trade regulations, customs requirements, and supply chain conditions continue to evolve. Below is a summary of recent developments and practical information to help you prepare for changes impacting supply chains. Strengthened Customs Enforcement: The President signed Executive Order 14411, “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” directing increased importer accountability, enhanced customs enforcement, and greater supply-chain transparency. The order provides the broader framework for several of the customs compliance…
Supply Chain Updates—September 10, 2026 Newsletter
New orders for U.S. manufactured goods increased 0.9%, with particularly strong growth in civilian aircraft and parts orders. The results indicate continued investment across aerospace, machinery and other industrial sectors. Taiwanese companies announced plans for a $20 billion in U.S. investment, adding to major semiconductor expansion projects. The continued shift toward North American production could create new supplier opportunities while changing the logistics requirements for technology components. A new Port Houston study estimates…
Newsflash: US to Raise Tariffs on EU Goods
The U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced that it will impose 25% tariffs on more than 150 goods imported from European Union (“EU”) countries.
Newsflash: Contemporary Photographs from Germany and the UK Subject to 25% Tariff, Effective October 18
The U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced that it will impose 25% tariffs on more than 150 goods imported from European Union (“EU”) countries, including contemporary photographs from Germany and the UK.
The Logistics Industry Remembers Mike Welch’s Life and Contributions
The Logistics Industry Remembers Mike Welch’s Life and Contributions Portland, OR – September 30, 2019 – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Welch, Co-Founder of Magnate Worldwide, and veteran of the transportation and logistics industry....
Masterpiece International’s Marine Division Upgrades
New York, NY – July 16, 2019 – Masterpiece International’s Marine Division adds an experienced sailing and racing captain, Kurt Sova, to its growing and dedicated yacht team. The addition of Sova as a Director of Strategic Accounts will deliver decades of industry experience, firsthand knowledge, and project management. The Marine Division specializes in international and domestic shipping for yachts, boats, and other watercraft offering consultation, shipping and transport services, Customs brokerage, storage, spare part solutions, event and project logistics, and insurance.
Newsflash: Exclusion Request Process
Requests for exclusions from the additional tariff imposed as of September 24, 2018 (List 3) from China may be submitted between June 30 and September 30, 2019. The exclusion request submission deadlines for lists 1 and 2 have closed.
Premium Transportation Logistics Transfers Ownership
Toledo, Ohio, July 1, 2019 – Premium Transportation Logistics’ (“PTL”) Senior Management Team, comprised of current President, Jeff Curry, longtime PTL Operations Manager, Keith Avery, and expedited transportation sales veteran, Brad Kelley, announced today that it has acquired PTL from Magnate Worldwide. PTL will continue to serve the ground expedite market in North America.
Newsflash: Section 301 Exclusions
The U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) has granted 214 exclusions for products included in “List 1” of the Section 301 tariff action against China. The exclusions are retroactive to July 6, 2018 and remain in place for one year after publication in the Federal Register.
Masterpiece Introduces Turtle North America
An innovative, safe and sustainable museum crate is now available in the U.S., Canada and Mexico
Newsflash: U.S. Customs (“CBP”) Voiding Importer of Record Numbers
Please be advised, that U.S. Customs (“CBP”) has begun voiding Importer of Record numbers that they deem to be inactive. CBP considers an Importer of Record number that has not been used in over one year and does not have any pending Customs transactions associated with it to be inactive and thus voided.
