Industry News Alert

Pension Strikes and Protests Continue to Impact Supply Chain in France

France continues to experience ongoing strikes as workers protest against proposed changes to the pension system. These strikes have impacted a variety of sectors, including transportation, with a significant disruption to the country's ports for import and export operations. A source tells KRIEGER Worldwide, "Strikes in all the country, ports closed three days a week, train activity on slow motion..." Reports indicate the strike will continue until March 20th and "France's CGT union said it will have a national assembly on 16 March, when the direction of the strikes will be discussed and votes taken."

Another report describes the scene in Paris, "Train drivers, school teachers, dock workers, oil refinery workers and others joined garbage collectors in walking off their jobs on Wednesday, maneuvering past thousands of tons of garbage piling up on the sidewalks of Paris and other French cities." Reports from the Wall Street Journal detail the significance of the strikes stating "More than a million workers across France walked off the job and took to the streets Tuesday, kicking off what unions are touting as an open-ended standoff with President Emmanuel Macron over his plans to raise the retirement age."

To relieve pressure from the supply chain, measures are being taken to minimize the impact of the strikes. One such measure is to reroute shipments through alternative ports or modes of transportation, for example rerouting cargo to Antwerp, Belgium or Spain to avoid disruption. While this can add to transit times, it helps to avoid delays and disruptions caused by the ongoing strikes in France. KRIEGER Worldwide experts have years of navigating complex transportation disruptions. We are able to leverage our network of global partners to provide alternative transportation routes and methods in an effort to minimize the impact on your business's supply chain. We are committed to providing reliable and effective solutions to our clients, contact us today to discuss options for your freight!

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Demurrage and Detention Dispute Guidelines

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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Statistics

As a courtesy to our clients, we are sharing the below information and resources from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. You can find the interactive chart and statistics on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website here:

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Statistics

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) establishes a rebuttable presumption that the importation of any goods, wares, articles, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, or produced by certain entities, is prohibited by Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and that such goods, wares, articles, and merchandise are not entitled to entry to the United States.

The presumption applies unless the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determines, through clear and convincing evidence, that the goods, wares, articles, or merchandise were not produced using forced labor or that UFLPA does not apply to the goods, wares, or merchandise seeking to be entered into the United States. The statistics provided below are shipments subjected to UFLPA reviews or enforcement actions.

For more information on the terms and metrics used in this dashboard, please view the data dictionary. To access more trade-related data, please visit the CBP Data Portal.

Recent Events

KRIEGER Worldwide Business Development Manager, Anais Belcher attended the Made in Tampa Bay Expo last week hosted by Bay Area Manufacturers Association (BAMA).

Our team members have remained busy this month attending multiple expos and visiting clients throughout the United States and Mexico. We are proud to have dedicated business development managers that prioritize professional development and the importance of learning about a multitude of industries to best serve our clients needs!

Business Development Manager and Exports Specialist, Wilfred Torres attended the New York Build 2023 Expo in New York City. From construction to manufacturing to apparel and more, KRIEGER Worldwide serves clients all over the world and across many different industries; while providing the highest level of customer services and personalized logistics solutions. Find out how we can improve your supply chain today!

Upcoming Events

Our Calexico team will be participating in the upcoming Mexicali Supply Expo on March 23rd! Stop by and visit the booth, meet our team, and learn more about how KRIEGER Worldwide can solve your logistics needs today!

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KRIEGER Worldwide will continue to monitor current events and trends within the logistics industry and keep our clients informed of breaking news, insights, and opportunities. Our experts are ready to answer any questions you have and offer solutions to even your most challenging logistics needs.