West Coast Ports: Illegal ILWU Chassis Inspections Federal agencies are asked by the chassis leasing companies and California truckers to prevent (what they say) alleged illegal ILWU chassis inspections. From Alex Cherin, executive director of the California Trucking Association's intermodal conference: "We've definitely seen an uptick in these unnecessary inspections … [Read more...]
Are You Ready for ACE?
Are You Ready for ACE? The first deadline is fast approaching - May 1st! What is Ace? See our blog post Here are the deadlines as posted by the CBP: May 1, 2015: The deadline for mandatory use of ACE for all electronic manifest filing. Nov. 1, 2015: The deadline for mandatory use of ACE for all electronic cargo release and related entry summary filing. Oct. 1, … [Read more...]
No Contract Yet – Labor Slowdowns Adding to Congestion?
No Contract Yet - Labor Slowdowns Adding to Congestion? Reportedly, the dockworkers have targeted several terminals at Los Angeles-Long Beach requiring additional steps in the normal safety inspections on trucks and chassis as they exit the facilities. This is causing insufferable delays with the already terrible congestion problems. From JOC: Our sources are telling us … [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...]