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Strike Action Planned in Japan Ports — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Mar 26, 2025

Strike Action Planned in Japan Ports

On March 25, the Central Labor and Management Association of Port Transport held the third round of collective bargaining.

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UPDATE: Flights cancelled at London Heathrow due to power outage — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Mar 22, 2025

UPDATE: Flights cancelled at London Heathrow due to power outage

On an announcement on their website , London Heathrow have confirmed that they are now fully operational after the closure of the airport due to a power outage yesterday.

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What is Duty Drawback?

Mar 10, 2025

What is Duty Drawback? Understanding the U.S. Customs Drawback Process.

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Drawback is the refund of certain duties, internal revenue taxes, and certain fees collected upon importing goods. Such refunds are only allowed upon the exportation or destruction of goods…

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East Coast Port Strike Update - Master Contract Agreement — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Feb 27, 2025

East Coast Port Strike Update - Master Contract Agreement

On the 7th February the International Longshoreman Association released a statement on their website stating "The full International Longshoremen’s Association Wage Scale Committee today gave unanimous approval to the new USMX-ILA Master…

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Discover more about the advantages of a bonded warehouse.

Feb 25, 2025

Discover more about the advantages of a bonded warehouse.

A customs bonded warehouse is a secure location where goods and inventory can be stored under bonded storage, imported and exported. The difference between a non-bonded standard warehouse and that which is bonded relates to the connection…

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Exporting to the United States? — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Feb 18, 2025

Exporting to the United States?

The United States was the largest partner for EU exports of goods (18.3 %) and the second largest partner for EU imports of goods (11.0 %) in 2021. The United States is also the United Kingdom's largest trading partner accounting for 16%…

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Foreign Trade Zones - What is a FTZ?

Feb 14, 2025

Foreign Trade Zones - What is a FTZ?

Are you interested in using a Foreign Trade Zone for your business? Learn more about the benefits of a Foreign Trade Zone for your operations.

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Energy Industry in Aberdeen and the importance of supply chain partnerships. — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Jan 16, 2025

Energy Industry in Aberdeen and the importance of supply chain partnerships.

Aberdeen is on the coast in North-East Scotland. Over the years, the city has transformed from a fishing port to a key center for the energy industry.

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The Strategic Value of Laredo for Cross-Border Trade — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Jan 16, 2025

The Strategic Value of Laredo for Cross-Border Trade

What's the most important landlocked port of entry in the US? There are many options, but Laredo , Texas is driving international trade from Mexico to the United States. Laredo is more than just a border town - it's the largest gateway for…

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Expertise in Transporting Urea in Bulk Bags — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Jan 15, 2025

Expertise in Transporting Urea in Bulk Bags

Urea is a chemical compound used in many ways. Industries like agriculture and automotive are reliant on Urea for fertiliser and AdBlue additive.

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Lunar New Year 2025 — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Dec 16, 2024

Lunar New Year 2025

This article talks about preparing for office and factory closures during the Lunar New Year in 2025. Planning ahead for these closures can aid in managing shipping schedules efficiently for your global supply chain.

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Trends Shaping the Future of the Port of Savannah and Logistics in the Area — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Dec 12, 2024

Trends Shaping the Future of the Port of Savannah and Logistics in the Area

The growth of the Savannah area continues an upward trajectory and is garnering attention around the Port of Savannah.

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