WC Ports: No Contract but NO STRIKE! As expected, the ILWU & PMA did not reach a contract agreement by 5 p.m. yesterday, but both sides indicated that there will be no disruptions at U.S. West Coast ports while negotiations continue. In a joint release (JOC): “While there will be no contract extension, cargo will keep moving and normal operations will continue at the … [Read more...]
West Coast Port Status
West Coast Port Status The contract expires at 5:00pm PDT today and both sides have agreed to keep negotiating past this deadline. Disruption is not expected - at least not yet. The congestion at the ports seems to be a result of the shortage of chasis NOT due to work slowdowns. JOC and Read here and read more. The PMA (Pacific Maritime Association) has … [Read more...]
West Coast Port: Congestion Surcharges & Customs Guidelines on Diversions
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...]
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...]