As of September 2, China has narrowed its Zika requirements for the United States. Vessels originating from the United States, other than the state of Florida, are not required to present a disinsection certification. China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) states that although the requirement only affects shipments originating from Florida,…
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Ocean freight rates are increasing rapidly due to market dynamics this week with Hanjin filing for court receivership signaling their bankruptcy. The ripple effect began almost immediately with many ports shutting out Hanjin vessels and turning away any Hanjin loads. Partner carriers reacted quickly too by stopping any of their containers from loading aboard Hanjin…
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Hanjin, the world’s seventh largest container carrier, is filing for court receivership following 5 years of operating losses and a withdrawal of further funding from their largest creditor. Hanjin has already stopped accepting bookings, and several of their vessels have been detained at loading ports. This means cargo onboard Hanjin vessels may be subject to…
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There are a variety of useful features in our GlobalLink Domestic Transportation Management System (TMS), one of which is the ability to see rates from multiple common carriers. To start, you will be asked to enter shipment information, such as the ship date, origin, and destination. Then you will be prompted to add your items…
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According to Chinese Authorities, all shipments from the U.S. to China are now required to present a “Mosquito Eradication Certificate” during the customs clearance process. This is due to the recent update stating that the U.S. has been added to the list of countries required to have an anti-mosquito treatment. It is the shipper’s responsibility…
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Trans-Pacific carriers will be implementing a General Rate Increase (GRI) on September 1, 2016. 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 subcontinent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective September 1 Equip.…
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A typhoon is expected to hit Hong Kong early Tuesday. Hong Kong’s weather service has issued a level 8 signal and an orange alert, the second most severe alert, for incoming Typhoon Nida. Flooding is expected as the storm is likely to arrive during high tide. Due to these factors, there is a strong possibility that…
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Do you find it cumbersome to collect the documentation you need on your domestic shipments? We have it all in one place, in the GlobalLink Domestic TMS, so you don’t have to jump through hoops to get it. There are three ways to look up your shipments General Info Geographical Info Reference Once you locate…
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Trans-Pacific carriers will be implementing a General Rate Increase (GRI) on August 1, 2016. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are all in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian subcontinent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective August 1…
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Shipment visibility is a feature in the GlobalLink Domestic Transportation Management System (TMS) that allows you to easily visualize your shipping data in one place. The data is displayed in a vibrant and interactive dashboard that organizes shipments by Net charges Open loads by consignee Open loads by mode Open loads by carrier Open loads…
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