Possible WC Dock Strike: Ship Early The negotiations between the ILWU (International Longshore & Warehouse Union) and the PMA (Pacific Maritime Association) are scheduled to begin on May 12th, 2014. Although talks are starting long before the July 1st deadline, many International Transportation Experts believe that slowdowns at the Los Angeles / Long Beach ports are … [Read more...]
West Coast Strike? Possible Port Congestion Surcharges
West Coast Strike? Possible Port Congestion Surcharges Contract negotiations between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are scheduled to commence on May 12, 2014. Talks are scheduled to run continuously for at least two weeks or until both sides agree on a new labor contract. The current labor contract expires on … [Read more...]
Potential West Coast Dock Strike
Potential West Coast Dock Strike Contract negotiations are scheduled to begin face to face on May 12th with the existing contract expiring on July 1st. What are some of the issues? Jurisdiction Pay & Benefits Chassis Business Based on past experience, what to plan for: Slowdowns are expected Backlogs at the ports Extended rail transit … [Read more...]
Export Basics: Sell To Your Market
Export Basics: Sell To Your Market - this #6 in the series Now that you have determined your market(s), it is time to assess pricing, promotion and distribution to the customers in your target market(s). For government assistance to find buyers, there are several programs available - Qualified Buyers Pricing Considerations: Foreign market … [Read more...]
U. S. Places Hold on Licenses Exporting to Russia
U. S. Places Hold on Licenses Exporting to Russia The Department of State has placed a hold on the issuance of licenses that would authorize the export of defense articles and defense services to Russia. Department of State will continue this practice until further notice. Previously (March 1, 2014), U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) … [Read more...]