_________________________ Update: See this recent CNBC report for an update on the likelihood of Greek shipping companies helping their country out of the present debacle. _________________________ As the Greek government and European Union (EU) ministers continue their ongoing game of chicken with the country’s economic future, little has been said or written about the impact […]
Let’s face it, changing freight forwarders can be a real hassle. It takes time and effort to find a good one and training them on your company’s procedures and service requirements is like house-breaking a new puppy. Who has time for it? Moreover, choose poorly and it can have a huge negative impact your company […]
As the new year dawned a few weeks ago, we had hoped that it would bring good news in the form of a resolution to the nation’s West Coast port congestion woes. Sadly, such was not the case. The standstill at the nation’s West Coast ports drags on, with no end in sight. By all […]
Due to ongoing port congestion issues on the West Coast, particularly the Ports of Los Angeles-Long Beach, ocean carriers are now implementing a Port Congestion Surcharge on all imports. This surcharge is effective immediately. Please see a recent L.A. Times article relating to this matter, if you are unfamiliar with the situation. Per tariff filings […]
‘Tis the Season… To Ship Early With the peak of the holiday shipping here, port congestion at the nation’s two largest container gateways continues to grow, leaving truckers and importers fuming. Severe congestion at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of New York-New Jersey has been widely reported, with the situation in Los […]
Why Me? – What causes an exam Types of Exams – VACIS, Tailgate, USDA and Intensive How to minimize the likelihood of an exam Overview They have been called the two worst words in shipping: “Custom Exam”. That phrase can strike fear in the heart of even the most seasoned shipper or logistics professional. In […]
Golden Week. National Day. Call it what you will. The holiday has been celebrated in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau since 2000. It is one of two such weeks celebrated each year where the country virtually closes and business comes to a standstill. National Day this week runs October 1st thru October 7th this […]
While everyone is busy enjoying their summer, the peak holiday shipping season is rapidly approaching. Whether or not you are in retail, peak season can affect your shipping plans as space gets tight and bookings require longer lead times. To keep you current on issues that may impact your import/export plans, we have prepared a […]
Negotiations Continue as Contract Expires Both Sides Pledge No Stoppage in Work Source: The Journal of Commerce July 2, 2014 Update (07/07/14): As of this morning local ILWU organizers were apparently disregarding instructions from their union leaders and distributing flyers in the Long Beach/Los Angeles harbors in hopes of starting an unauthorized protest/picket line. So […]
With less than a week remaining until the current contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) expires, U.S. Customs (CBP) has published interim procedures in the case of a West Coast dock strike. Click here for a link to the CBP whitepaper with detailed information on the […]
