New CBP Updates: Reinstatement of Certain China Exclusions

Customs Question of the Month

At the end of March 2022, the office of the United States Trade Representative announced the reinstatement of certain exclusions from China section 301 tariffs.  This new product exclusions fall under HTSUS classification 9903.88.67, according to the aforementioned office. These said Section 301 China tariff exclusions were previously expired on Dec 21, 2020, and reinstated until December 31, 2022. These exclusions apply to roughly 500 … Read More

Meet our Employees of the Last Quarter 2021

DIANE GUZMAN | Accounts receivable Manager| GLC Inc. Los Angeles, CA Diane joined GLC in October of 2019 and started with a hybrid role. She had administrative duties and learned about our Accounts Receivables. Now, almost two and a half years later, she is the Accounts Receivables manager. Being able to transition and flourish into a new role is what she loves most about working … Read More

“The Great Resignation” and Its Impacts on Supply Chain

By: Grace Cronin What is the Great Resignation? A term recently coined to describe the phenomenon of large groups of people, mainly in the U.S., quitting their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Unfortunately, the supply chain industry is not immune from this phenomenon, and many fear it only adds to the current Supply Chain Crisis.  

Shipper-Owned Containers, What Are They?

SOC

Ocean containers are everywhere and are a key role in shipping freight, and in the Global Supply Chain as a whole.  As a freight forwarder or any person in the logistics field, understanding the differences between Shipper-Owned Containers (SOCs) and Carrier-owned containers (COCs) can help expand your logistics knowledge. 

The Employee of the Quarter | Armando Salgado, GLC Chicago

Armando Salgado

In every company, there are employees who, without realizing it, inspire others to be better. They lead by example, persevere in challenging times, and do whatever is necessary to get the job done. For our GLC Chicago Branch that person is Armando “Mando” Salgado. Armando began his career with GLC in 2018 as a truck driver for our Chicago Distribution Center. After eight months with … Read More

Export Spotlight- Australia

As the United States’ 16th largest goods export partner, Australia is a core export market for GLC, with our teams routinely handling air, LCL, and FCL shipments.

Marcela Amaya Munoz

Marcela Amaya Munoz | GLC Employee of the Quarter

Congrats to the Employee of the Quarter for Q3 2020! Marcela Amaya Munoz is a rising star within the GLC Corporation. Her ambitious spirit, coupled with her relentless customer service, has earned her the coveted Employee of the Quarter accolade, a title bestowed upon her by the entire GLC leadership team. Last week, I sat down with Marcela to learn more about her GLC journey … Read More