Ocean carriers in the Asia/U.S. trade recently announced a new Congestion Surcharge to be applied to import or export containers in any case of labor disruption that results in terminal congestion at U.S. ports. The announced charges are: $800 per 20’ container $1000 per 40’ container $1125 per 40’ high cube container $1266 per 45’…
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Bob Boss, Albany General Manager for Mohawk Global Logistics, explains what businesses can gain from expanding into international markets and names some of the resources that can help your company take the next step towards global growth. Video courtesy of the Albany Business Review. Transcript Reporter: We're here with Bob Boss, General Manager of Mohawk…
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New standards for high security seals will go into effect on May 15, 2014. C-TPAT requires high security seals to meet or exceed PAS ISO 17712:13 standards, although C-TPAT certified partners can continue to use container seals that meet PAS ISO 17712:10 standards until their stock is depleted. C-TPAT certified partners must advise their business…
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Highway carriers moving goods across the border into Canada will soon have to comply with Canada’s e-manifest rules, which require carriers to electronically submit cargo and conveyance information to the Canada Border Services Agency at least 1 hour prior to arrival. U.S. companies arranging their freight transportation as exporters or non-resident importers should pay close…
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The ILWU contract governing longshore labor at U.S. West Coast ports is expiring on July 1, 2014. Contract negotiations are set to begin in May. The goal of these talks is to reach an amicable agreement on a renewed contract but there is a chance that we may encounter slowdowns at the port, work stoppages,…
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