April 2022 Logistics & Shipping Update with Refael Elbaz
Seller Sessions · with Refael Elbaz · April 17, 2022 · 43 min
Summary
This episode provides a critical update on the April 2022 logistics and shipping landscape, directly impacting ecommerce operators. It breaks down the complexities of USTR tariff exclusions and refund processes, analyzes current shipping rates and port congestion, and explores the repercussions of China's lockdowns and the Russian oil ban on global supply chains. Listeners will gain actionable intelligence to navigate current and future shipping challenges and optimize their inventory and risk mitigation strategies.
Key takeaways
Understand the USTR exclusion process for 352 products from Trump-era tariffs, including how to claim potential refunds and what documentation is required.
Analyze real-time shipping rates and port congestion updates (vessels at anchor, customs clearance times) to anticipate delays and optimize inventory forecasting.
Assess the direct and indirect impacts of China's lockdowns and the Russian oil ban on your supply chain and trucking logistics, developing contingencies.
Prepare for potential disruptions at LA ports due to labor union negotiations and adjust your shipping routes or inventory buffers accordingly.
Implement proactive risk mitigation strategies within your supply chain by diversifying carriers and optimizing inventory management based on the volatile global logistics landscape.
On Thursdays with Sharon, Sharon Even welcomes back Refael Elbaz CEO of Unicargo International Logistics to give us an update on the current Shipping & Logistics situation. We go over: * USTR Exclusion of 352 products from Trump tariffs - Can you get refunds on the tariffs paid, if so how and what you need to know. * Update on current Shipping Rates * Port Congestion Update - How many Vesicles at anchor, time it takes to pass customs currently, and our prediction of what is to come * China Lockdowns and how they have and are impacting shipping and logistics * Labor Union Negotiations - How this may impact the LA ports * Bidon ban on Russian oil and how this is impacting trucking and more. Seller Sessions is now sold out! 19 tickets left for Branded By Women.Grab tickets for Branded By Women Live brought to you by Branded. Use Discount code: 10BBW Grab Tickets Now: https://brandedbywomen.com/ Hosted by: Sharon Even and Izabela Hamilton Featuring Yael Cabilly, Melanie Shabangu, Olivia Jones, Amy Wees, Cassandra Craven, Jana Krekic, Michele Venton, Cara Sayer and Kata Phipps and many more Grab Tickets Now: https://brandedbywomen.com/ Ticket includes the full day conference and the Cocktail party brought to you by Helium 10 Big Thank you to our sponsors: Branded, AVASK, Helium 10 and Multiplymii, Carbon6
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Understand the USTR exclusion process for 352 products from Trump-era tariffs, including how to claim potential refunds and what documentation is required.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Analyze real-time shipping rates and port congestion updates (vessels at anchor, customs clearance times) to anticipate delays and optimize inventory forecasting.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Assess the direct and indirect impacts of China's lockdowns and the Russian oil ban on your supply chain and trucking logistics, developing contingencies.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Prepare for potential disruptions at LA ports due to labor union negotiations and adjust your shipping routes or inventory buffers accordingly.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Implement proactive risk mitigation strategies within your supply chain by diversifying carriers and optimizing inventory management based on the volatile global logistics landscape.
