Dear Partners, We are following up to our previous newsletters to keep you informed regarding FEMA’s restrictions on exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rule has been modified and extended through June 30, 2021, … Read More
Dear Partners, COVID has hit the container market worldwide, and we anticipate it will continue to wreak havoc well into Q1. After seeing almost no container production taking place in the first semester, factories in China are now booked out … Read More
Dear Partners, We at Missionary Expediters wanted to check-in and remind you that as the calendar year is coming to a close, many shippers will be vying for vessel and air space. If you have shipments planned, please let us … Read More
Dear Partners, We have noticed an increased instability in the schedules of the steamship lines’ vessels. This has been happening a lot on the US West Coast for over two years now, due to: blank sailings, labor issues, port congestion, increased size of … Read More
Dear Partners, Hope all of you and yours have been safe and well during these trying times. We are happy to report that we were not affected by Hurricane Laura that just hit Louisiana and Texas. Our thoughts and prayers are … Read More
Dear Partners, As we continue to pray for our brothers affected by the tragic explosion in Beirut that occurred on August 4th. We do want to take this time to provide you with the current update provided to us by the various carriers that … Read More
Dear Partners, As we are all facing uncertainty, one thing will never change – our commitment to navigating our partners through the ever-changing logistics world. Our first-ever virtual Forum will bring together more of our global partners for education, collaboration, and inspiration – … Read More
Dear Partners, Based on the current update from the Customs and Border Protection (CBP), there are some exemptions to exports of PPE. As we all know, changes are happening frequently and we are doing our best to keep up with all of them, … Read More
Dear Partners, Many have asked regarding exporting of PPE from the USA. The below was just published by THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is issuing a temporary rule to allocate certain scarce or threatened materials … Read More
Dear Partners, Many of our clients have asked the same question… can you still ship cargo? The simple answer is YES. The transport of people (airlines, borders, etc) is highly restricted – however, we have yet to hear of a single case where goods are being … Read More