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

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Regulatory Updates<\/h2>\n

Comment Period Now Open For Section 301 Tariff Increase For China<\/a><\/h3>\n

On Thursday, August 29, 2019, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a request for comments concerning Section 301 actions. Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

All China Tariffs Increasing<\/a><\/h3>\n

On Friday, August 23, 2019, the USTR office released the USTR Statement on Section 301 Tariff Action Regarding China in response to China\u2019s \u201cunjustified tariffs targeting U.S. products.\u201d Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

China Tariffs: List 4 Processing Information<\/a><\/h3>\n

The Federal Register Notice 84 FR 43304 published by the USTR Tuesday, August 20, 2019, announced the specifics related to the next steps for processing the new 10% tariffs on $300 billion of China products announced on August 13, 2019. Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

China Tariffs: List 4, Two-Phased Release Process<\/a><\/h3>\n

On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, the USTR posted a press release, USTR Announces Next Steps on Proposed 10 Percent Tariff on Imports from China. Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Customs User Fees and Limitations Increasing<\/a><\/h3>\n

On August 2, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a Federal Register Notice announcing that CBP is adjusting certain customs user fees pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for Fiscal Year 2020 in accordance with the Fixing America\u2019s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) as implemented by CBP regulations. Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

China Tariffs: USTR Releases First Set of List 3 Exclusions (8th Set Overall)<\/a><\/h3>\n

On Friday, August 2, 2019, the USTR office released its first Notice of Product Exclusions to Section 301 List 3 products currently subject to a 25% tariff. This marks the eighth round of exclusions overall. Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

China Tariffs: USTR Releases First Set of List 2 Exclusions (7th Set Overall)<\/a><\/h3>\n

On Friday, July 26, 2019, the USTR office released its first Notice of Product Exclusions to Section 301 List 2 products currently subject to a 25% tariff. This marks the seventh round of exclusions overall. Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

China Tariffs: A 10% Tariff On List 4 to Begin September 1st<\/a><\/h3>\n

On Thursday, August 1, 2019, the president of the United States announced that a tariff of 10 percent would be placed on $300 billion worth of imports from China as part of the U.S. response to China\u2019s unfair trade practices related to the forced transfer of American technologies and intellectual property. Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Industry News<\/h2>\n

Hurricane Dorian Heads Up Coast of Southeast USA<\/a><\/h3>\n

Hurricane Dorian continues to wreak havoc in the Bahamas today. The storm is expected to move toward the east coast of Florida and continue on a northward offshore path along the southeast coast of the United States during the next several days. Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Retail Imports Remain At Near-Record Levels Despite Tariffs<\/a><\/h3>\n

Imports at the nation\u2019s major retail container ports are expected to continue at near-record levels this month and the remainder of the year despite a new round of tariffs on goods from China, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released August 8, by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July, and the overall economy grew for the 123rd 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, PSSs and LSFs from carriers can now be accessed anytime from our\u00a0<\/span>MIQ.com – Resources – Information and Tools\u00a0page<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Case Study – Iraq Gas Turbine Project Move<\/h2>\n

About the Customer<\/a><\/h3>\n

A leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor that provides solutions to the oil, gas and construction industries in Iraq.<\/span><\/p>\n

Challenge<\/a><\/h3>\n

The customer needed help moving over-size products from the United States to a petrochemical plant project in Northern Iraq. The first phase of the project was comprised of 174 pieces of cargo totaling 325 metric tons, consisting of gas turbines, compressors and heavy equipment. 140 pieces of the freight were loaded in nine containers with an additional 34\u00a0loose break bulk\u00a0pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution<\/a><\/h3>\n

Noatum Logistics USA (formerly MIQ Logistics) worked with our Middle East global-network partner to engineer an end-to-end solution that included:<\/span><\/p>\n