During the month of December 2018, MIQ Logistics was involved in a number of events throughout the logistics industry. Read industry updates, services offered by MIQ, and events that will be taking place in the December 2018 logistics link.

Industry News

Terminal Congestion at West Coast Ports

U.S. West Coast ports, specifically Los Angeles and Long Beach terminals have received unprecedented volumes and are experiencing extreme congestion prior to the Lunar New Year. Containers are reportedly sitting longer than normal, and once the containers are out-gated, many are staying out longer than normal. These delays are contributing to chassis shortages in the area. Read more.

China Tariffs: U.S. Agrees to Freeze Tariffs on List 3 Products

On Saturday, December 1, 2018, the President of the United States agreed to suspend the increase in tariffs scheduled for January 1, 2019. The White House issued a statement, which included the following: “… President Trump has agreed that on January 1, 2019, he will leave the tariffs on $200 billion worth of product at the 10% rate, and not raise it to 25% at this time.” Read more.

Monthly Imports Reach 2 Million Containers For First Time as Retailers Continue Rush to Beat Tariffs

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports have set another new record, reaching 2 million containers in a single month for the first time as retailers continued to bring merchandise into the country ahead of a now-postponed increase in tariffs on goods from China, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Read more.

November 2018 Manufacturing ISM Report On Business

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in November, and the overall economy grew for the 115th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM^® Report On Business^®.

Transpacific General Rate Increases (GRI), Peak Season Surcharges (PSS), and China Low Sulfur Surcharges (LSF)

Services

About Our Ashburn, VA (Washington D.C.) Area Facility

Services Provided

Premium air, ocean and rail international freight forwarding services to and from all major global markets
Project logistics delivering comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for oversized and out-of-gauge shipments
TSA-compliant Air Cargo Screening
Customs Brokerage and Notary Public serviced by experienced compliance professionals
Order Management Program manages the efficient flow of goods and information between international origins and destinations
Global Trade Management Services that assist informed sourcing decisions and reduce supply chain disruptions
Value-added services to support additional global logistics needs
- Account Management Program
- Pick & Pack operations
- Logistics Engineering comprising routing / network analysis and solution design
- Origin services including vendor consolidation, kitting and labeling
- Destination Distribution and DC bypass