West Coast Port: Congestion Surcharges & Customs Guidelines on Diversions Congestion Surcharges From JOC.com: U.S. Federal Maritime Commission [FMC] Chairman Mario Cordero said that they have contacted the container lines this week for specifics on their planned congestion surcharges prior to potential work stoppages at West Coast ports. “What we want to make sure … [Read more...]
ALERT: Port Congestion
ALERT: Port Congestion Information is from Shipco.com: The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach are experiencing extreme congestion. This is causing containers in some cases to be delayed for days. Truckers are missing appointment times due to the congestion and often have to leave without getting the designated container. Besides congestion we are also … [Read more...]
UPDATE: West Coast Port Negotiation Status
UPDATE: West Coast Port Negotiation Status The following provides updated information on the West Coast Port negotiations: The talks began on May 12th, and then recently on June 10th Jim McKenna (president of PMA) advised that negotiations: “are ongoing and positive.” Similarly on June 5th in a joint statement by both parties: they expressed the same sentiment. … [Read more...]
Export Documentation
Export Documentation Great news, your company just won an order from that customer you have been working on for months or longer. Then you realize you have no idea what documentation is needed to get this shipment moving from the U.S. to the foreign country your company sold it to. Don't fret, there is some basic documentation needed for any shipment exporting from the U.S. … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports Update: Negotiations Continue
West Coast Ports Update: Negotiations Continue Contrary to some of the reports, both the PMA and ILWU confirmed that contract negotiations started on May 12th and have not been interrupted. From their joint statement: Both parties remain at the table and are working to reach agreement on a new coast-wide contract. The current six-year contract expires on June 30, … [Read more...]