A refreshing sign of progress announced in a joint statement on Tuesday which stated that both sides have come to an agreement on health benefits – one of the biggest issues of these negotiations. This agreement is tentative and hinges on agreements about other issues but this is seen as a major step forward in these seemingly endless negotiations. The International Longshore … [Read more...]
What is the Correct Consignee Type for AES?
What is the Correct Consignee Type for AES? Recent changes to the way US Customs require AES filings to be completed have resulted in requiring further information about your consignee. Specifically the type of company they are and how they are using your goods. Knowing your customer and their business is important not only for AES but also for export compliance in regards to … [Read more...]
UPDATE: West Coast Ports
UPDATE: West Coast Ports Contract negotiations are continuing... and have been 'uncharacteristically tame'. The impact of the ongoing US West Coast labor talks could be considered widespread [JOC]: Diversions of US bound cargo to Vancouver DP World's Vancouver advised last week that it would stop accepting US bound rail cargo CN is sold out of intermodal … [Read more...]
Air Freight Consolidation: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Air Freight Consolidation: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly In the world of logistics, the term "consolidation" shares the same definition across all modes of transportation. It is the concept of taking freight from multiple origins going to the same destination, and putting them together for transport. While every mode of travel has different benefits and problems, I am going … [Read more...]
Peak Season Surcharges / General Rate Increases – What are they and when do they apply?
Peak Season Surcharges / General Rate Increases - What are they and when do they apply? Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) and General Rate Increases (GRI) are charges imposed by steamship lines during times of high demand or rising costs. The amounts of these fees can vary greatly by carrier as they are dependent on each carrier’s own projected supply and demand. PSS are … [Read more...]