Congestion at Los Angeles-Long Beach Ports From JOC: Congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach grew worse over the weekend, with no relief in sight as late peak-season container volumes descend on the largest U.S. port complex. According to PMA President Jim McKenna - the problems at the ports is the chassis issue: The root of all evils in the harbor is … [Read more...]
C-TPAT Compliant High Security Seals: ISO 17712
C-TPAT Compliant High Security Seals: ISO 17712 As of May 15, 2014, there are new standards for C-TPAT program-approved security seals under the new ISO 17712:2013. The C-TPAT published in a bulletin that the ISO 17712 establishes “uniform procedures for the classification, acceptance, and withdrawal of mechanical freight container seals. It provides a single source of … [Read more...]
West Coast Port Update: Union Ordered Back to Work AND More…
West Coast Port Update: Union Ordered Back to Work AND More... From JOC: An arbitrator has ruled that ILWU members at LA-Long Beach must return to work after refusing to cross picket lines set up by the Teamsters union at two terminals at the Port of Los Angeles, according to the Long Beach Press Telegram. Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union had … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports Still Running In Spite of Teamsters
West Coast Ports Still Running In Spite of Teamsters Though both sides have agreed to keep negotiating with no strike, the Teamsters union (in the long drawn out effort to organize port truckers) is trying to take advantage of this critical time in contract negotiations with the PMA & ILWU to set up pickets against three drayage companies operating at the two ports of … [Read more...]
How to Compare Freight Quotes
How to Compare Freight Quotes How do you compare freight quotes to make sure you really are seeing the bottom line cost and comparing them equally? The best way to protect yourself and ensure you are seeing a true cost from your forwarders is to provide the most accurate information possible and also define the terms of the quote and what your expectations are in … [Read more...]