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During the month of July 2019, Noatum Logistics (MIQ) was involved in a number of events throughout the logistics industry. Read industry updates, regulatory updates, services offered, and careers at Noatum Logistics (MIQ) in the July 2019 logistics link.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Noatum Logistics (MIQ) in the News<\/h2>\n

As you know,\u00a0<\/span>Noatum<\/span>\u00a0Logistics completed the acquisition of MIQ Logistics on April 3, 2019. Since that time, we have maintained two different brands:\u00a0<\/span>Noatum<\/span>\u00a0Logistics and MIQ Logistics, a company of\u00a0<\/span>Noatum<\/span>\u00a0Logistics. Now that our transition is essentially complete, we are pleased to announce the launch of our company as a single global brand:\u00a0<\/span>Noatum<\/span>\u00a0Logistics.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the integration of these two organizations, we have fortified our position as a market leader in the management of international supply chains. With this consolidation, we expanded our portfolio of services and diversified our solutions for each of the industrial sectors in order to add maximum value for our customers. Our expanded geographic structure and the synergies that both companies provide allow us to offer flexible, intelligent, complex and adaptive responses around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the upcoming weeks, you will see some minor correspondence changes. Our website and invoices will reflect our new name,\u00a0<\/span>Noatum<\/span>\u00a0Logistics. Additionally, our email addresses will be changing to reflect the\u00a0<\/span>Noatum<\/span>\u00a0name. Any emails sent to an MIQ address, however, will be forwarded to our new email addresses for an extended period of time. We will continue to keep you up to date as we move through these changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

What will not change is our steadfast commitment to service excellence and improving our customers’ bottom-line performance. If you have any questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to ask.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regulatory Updates<\/h2>\n

China Tariffs: USTR Releases Sixth Set of Exclusions<\/a><\/h3>\n

On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) office released a sixth Notice of Product Exclusions to Section 301 List 1 products currently subject to a 25% tariff. Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

China Tariffs: Section 301 List 4 Tariffs Postponed<\/a><\/h3>\n

On Saturday, June 29, 2019, the \u00a0<\/span>White House announced<\/a>\u00a0that the fourth tranche of tariffs on $300 billion worth of imports from China would not be implemented as China and the United States continue to pursue a fair trade deal. Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Industry News<\/h2>\n

Retailers Still Stocking Up Ahead of Possible Tariffs, but More Slowly<\/a><\/h3>\n

Imports at the nation\u2019s major retail container ports will remain at high levels this summer but are expected to grow only modestly compared with last year\u2019s rush to bring merchandise into the country ahead of scheduled tariff increases, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released July 10 by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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June 2019 Manufacturing ISM Report on Business<\/a><\/h3>\n

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June, and the overall economy grew for the 122nd consecutive month, say the nation\u2019s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM\u00ae Report On Business\u00ae. Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Transpacific General Rate Increases (GRI), Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) and Low Sulfur Fuel Surcharges (LSF)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Announced levels for upcoming Transpacific Eastbound GRIs, PSS\u2019s and LSFs from carriers can now be accessed anytime from our MIQ.com – Resources – Information and Tools page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Services<\/h2>\n

Kansas City Facility<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

11501 Outlook Street, Suite 500<\/span>
\nOverland Park, KS 66211<\/span>
\n(913) 696-7100\u00a0Phone<\/span>
\n(913) 696-7501\u00a0Fax<\/span>
\ncontact_us@miq.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Services Provided in Kansas City<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n