Winter Storm Jayden Negatively Impacting Rail Service Throughout the Plains and the Midwest

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Winter Storm Jayden Negatively Impacting Rail Service Throughout the Plains and the Midwest

Winter Storm Jayden has just started to hit the Plains and Midwest with sub-zero temperatures, ice and blizzard conditions. As the conditions continue to deteriorate, rail service providers are taking precautions to limit the hazardous conditions facing the highly impacted areas.   BNSF Railway has issued a service advisory stating that train length restrictions are…

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February 15th General Rate Increase

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February 15th General Rate Increase

February 15th GRI information: Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective February 15, 2019. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent: General Rate Increase -Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports -Effective…

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Major Delays at Ports of Los Angeles-Long Beach Terminals, Relief Possible by February

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Major Delays at Ports of Los Angeles-Long Beach Terminals, Relief Possible by February

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach terminals have been experiencing significant delays due to backlogs over the last month. These backlogs have intensified over the last week, causing additional delays.  This unusual period of congestion stems from many factors such as:   Holiday Schedule/Labor Shortages:  Longshoreman contractual no-work days for Christmas and New…

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January 15th/February 1st Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce General Rate Increase for Eastbound Trade

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January 15th/February 1st Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce General Rate Increase for Eastbound Trade

January 15th GRI information: Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective January 15, 2019. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent: General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective…

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