On July 1 a new rule will go into effect that requires the weight of any ocean container be provided before being loaded aboard a vessel. This global mandate has been made through the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by amendment of their Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS) convention. Each country will develop its own…
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U.S. importers and brokers now have another month to switch to ACE. According to U.S. Customs, the deadline for mandatory filing of entry summaries and other transactional data in the new computer system has been extended from February 28 to March 31. Though welcomed by the trade, the extension does little to remedy the situation…
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In a move reminiscent of the Bill Murray classic, “Groundhog Day,” Trans-Pacific ocean carriers are once again postponing implementation of the Peak Season Surcharge and General Rate Increase. You may recall our January 15 client alert, in which we announced the first time these increases were postponed. The latest effective dates are listed below. Please…
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