In this new episode Arnon Melo and Peter Hawkins (co-founders of MELLOHAWK Logistics) talk about how the corona virus attacks supply chain. Global supply chain is no longer Just in Time . Now it is just get it to me!

Music by Beth Tait
Production by Jornal de Toronto News & Arts
Art by Eduardo Pares

On December 8, Arnon Melo, MELLOHAWK Logistics president and two-term CONCID Brazilian Citizenship Council of Ontario member was presented the Order of Rio Branco medal at a formal ceremony at Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia.

The Order of Rio Branco is awarded to Brazilian citizens and foreigners for distinguished service to Brazil in the field of international diplomacy, through commendable actions of charity, and consultation.

Arnon is recognized as an Officer of the Order for service to the Brazilian community in Ontario and Canada in coordinating the many generous and selfless volunteers and for his efforts at improving relations between between Brazil and Canada. He shares this award with his colleagues at the CONCID, all the volunteers, and the Brazilian Community in Canada.

Music by Beth Tait
Production by Jornal de Toronto News & Arts
Art by Eduardo Pares

In this episode Christmas is coming and it’s going to get ugly. Arnon Melo and Peter Hawkins (co-founders of MELLOHAWK Logistics) talk about the high prices for container rates across the globe and how this could effect product delivery for the Christmas rush.

Music by Beth Tait
Production by Jornal de Toronto News & Arts
Art by Eduardo Pares

In this episode Arnon Melo and Peter Hawkins (co-founders of MELLOHAWK Logistics) talk about trucking freight in north america and how insurance is important when you have a big accident.

Music by Beth Tait
Production by Jornal de Toronto News & Arts
Art by Eduardo Pares

In this episode Arnon Melo and Peter Hawkins (co-founders of MELLOHAWK Logistics) share stories of importers and exporters who didn’t do their research and had to pay a severe price.  Products include: packaged food, coffee, lingerie and PPE. Then they offer tips on how to successfully penetrate a new market and the value of spending money on market entry specialists and, of course, using EDC (Export Development Canada).

Music by Beth Tait
Production by Jornal de Toronto News & Arts
Art by Eduardo Pares

In this episode Arnon Melo and Peter Hawkins (co-founders of MELLOHAWK Logistics) talk about Customs Clearance and product classification and how a "personal satisfaction device" got a lower duty rate into Brazil, true story.

Music by Beth Tait
Production by Jornal de Toronto News & Arts
Art by Eduardo Pares

In this episode Arnon Melo and Peter Hawkins (co-founders of MELLOHAWK Logistics) talk about Ocean Freight, general average,  insurance and the shipping of a horse in a container.

Music by Beth Tait
Production by Jornal de Toronto News & Arts

In this episode Arnon Melo and Peter Hawkins (co-founders of MELLOHAWK Logistics www.mellohawk.com) talk about Air Freight, in bond cargo and temporary importation and some stories about Diplomatic Cats and the handling of Sir Elton John costumes exhibit.

Music by Beth Tait
Production by Jornal de Toronto News & Arts
Art by Eduardo Pares