The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued comprehensive guidance under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). This update marks a much-needed advancement in the cosmetics regulatory framework, addressing facility registration, product listing, and compliance deadlines. Key Highlights of the New Guidance: What Does This Mean for the Industry? Businesses in the… Read more »
The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, celebrated across several Asian countries, marks a period of festivity, family reunions, and shipping disruption for businesses worldwide. As we usher in the Year of the Dragon, an emblem of strength and prosperity, families worldwide will travel home to celebrate from February 10 through 24. As the legend… Read more »
As we stand in a new year, the logistics industry is poised for both challenges and opportunities. The dynamics of global trade, emerging technologies, and the ever-evolving consumer expectations are shaping the logistics landscape. Looking at key trends and predictions for the logistics sector in the coming year, we see a much brighter picture than… Read more »
We’re excited to share that a crucial labor contract has been agreed upon between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). Announced on June 15, 2023, this six-year agreement is not just a win for the West Coast ports but a positive step for the entire global supply chain…. Read more »
Our journey at Argents Express Group recently took us to the renowned transport logistic event in Munich, featuring a melting pot of logistics professionals from around the globe. There we were, amidst over 75,000 individuals representing 120 countries, connecting and learning from both current and future clients, as well as partners from all across the… Read more »
In recent months, the spotlight on forced labor has increased significantly due to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. To address this problematic issue, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have announced their plans to deploy innovative strategies, such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention measure, to better detect goods that are suspected of being… Read more »
Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the Chinese Zodiac’s new lunar calendar and is a time for celebration, renewal, and reflection. Starting January 21st, the Spring Festival will bring the Year of the Rabbit, a time of bounty, confidence, and continual forward movement. As the largest period of travel in the world, families come… Read more »
When it comes to shipping, having a trusted 3PL partner makes all the difference in times of increased demand. Companies with access to the Port of Charleston’s deep harbor can transport their goods more quickly and efficiently than ever before. With new, man-made depths up to fifty-two feet, the Port of Charleston is now the… Read more »
UPDATE: As of December 1st, 2022 the Chinese government has begun to ease some restrictions as a result of these protests. As China continues to grapple with the impacts of Covid-19 lockdowns, there have been a range of protests throughout the country. While this may be concerning on its own, it has also had a… Read more »
It’s been a tumultuous several months for the nation’s railroads, with union workers threatening to stop work if their demands aren’t met. The mixed approval and disapproval of the settlement brokered by the Administration and narrow failures of ratification from several unions with large memberships have placed the issue in Congress and President Biden’s laps… Read more »
During the pandemic, big box retailers like Target and Walmart relaxed some of their usual policies in regards to time and the tardiness of vendors’ and suppliers’ shipments. It has long been common practice to censure late shipments with fines and loss of shelf space, but with the world, on fire as it was, they… Read more »
Analysts say that e-commerce sales are expected to exceed $5.5 trillion worldwide by the end of 2022. This means that $.22 of every dollar spent is in e-commerce. Research analyst Nia Hudson with Transport Intelligence Ltd. (TI) says, “Customers continue to shop online more, and for a greater number of categories than ever before. As… Read more »