August 28, 2023
Asia-North Europe Rates Sink as GRIs ‘Run Out of Steam’
Ocean carriers are giving back their recent Asia-North Europe FAK rate increases via heavy discounts for October shipments from China (source: the Loadstar).
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August 23, 2023
When Do You Need a Customs Broker?
Navigating the complexities of international trade and customs regulations can feel overwhelming for businesses. This is where customs brokers play a vital role. A customs broker is a licensed…
READ MORE >August 17, 2023
TSA Expands Air Cargo Screening Program
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has expanded its ‘Certified Cargo Screening Program’ to enable more air cargo shippers to enter the secure supply chain, while boosting speed and security of shipments. Supply chain stakeholders now have the option of undergoing…
READ MORE >August 9, 2023
Growing Panama Canal Congestion Restricts Vessel Passage
Delays at the Panama Canal averaged about 15 to 19 days per vessel in the first week of August, with low water levels in the Gatun Lake restricting the numbers of fully-laden vessels able to make the transit (source: Splash…
READ MORE >August 8, 2023
Panama Canal Reduces Traffic in Response to Drought
The Panama Canal Authority has reduced the number of ships able to transit the waterway daily to 22 at the older Panamax locks and 10 at the Neopanamax locks, effective July 30, the canal authority said July 25 (source: S&P…
READ MORE >July 21, 2023
Canada Dockworkers to Vote on New Contract after Recent Strike Threat
The union representing more than 7,000 dockworkers at two of Canada’s busiest ports is set for a key vote on a new contract on Friday, potentially putting an end to labor unrest that has temporarily disrupted billions of dollars in…
READ MORE >July 14, 2023
Strike at Canada’s Pacific Ports Ends with Tentative Four-Year Deal
Dockworkers at ports along Canada's Pacific coast and their employers accepted a tentative wage deal on Thursday, ending a 13-day strike that disrupted trade at the country's busiest ports and risked worsening inflation. "The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA)…
READ MORE >July 13, 2023
EMO Trans Adds India to its Global Network
Logistics service provider, EMO Trans has set up half a dozen stations in major Indian cities (source: CargoForwarderGlobal).
READ MORE >July 7, 2023
Pressure Grows to Resolve Canada Port Strikes
Day six of the west coast Canadian port strikes and the pressure is growing on the federal government to intervene to resolve a contract dispute between employers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada (source: Splash 247).
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