Japan’s three largest steamship lines, Nippon Yusen KK (NYK), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (K-Line), have agreed to a merger which should be established on July 1, 2017 and then begin operating as soon as April 1, 2018. This will impact shippers in the long term by reducing the number…
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A new air traffic control system is being implemented in Hong Kong International Airport. Starting October 26, aviation authorities have cut 90 flights per day, which is expected to last until November 30. With the sudden decrease in air space and recent issues with vessel space from the Hanjin crisis, clients are advised to book…
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Reports should be easy to retrieve, and with our GlobalLink Domestic Transportation Management System (TMS), they are. Create custom reports based on what you want to see. Let's say, you want a report on your shipments that have been delivered to a certain city and then invoiced. To get started, select Loads. You will find…
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In June 2013, the United States announced they would start negotiations for the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), a free trade agreement, with the European Union (EU). It has been little over 3 years, and U.S. and EU officials have just finished the fifteenth round of negotiations. There are likely to be more rounds…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective November 2, 2016. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in North, South, and West Asia. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective November 2 Equip. USD…
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Update: Please note that the GRI has been postponed from October 1 to October 15. The article below was originally published on 9/6/16. Trans-Pacific carriers will be implementing a General Rate Increase (GRI) on October 1, 2016. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to…
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Since the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement was first made public, it has been met with both positive and negative outlooks. On one side, there are those who still fear the effect it will have on the current American workforce. On the other, many see great economic and geopolitical benefits in joining this partnership. Since both…
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The GlobalLink Domestic Transportation Management System (TMS) offers a label printing feature. No longer will you have to create your own label, this feature allows you to easily print 5x7” pallet labels with your shipping information right from our TMS. To get to the labels, first you click Loads on the home screen. Once you…
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UPDATE:11:44 AM EST Hanjin Shipping has advised that the Hanjin Miami will commence work at Maher Terminals on Thursday, September 22, 2016 (Source). As we complete the third week following Hanjin’s filing for bankruptcy protection, there have been plenty of words exchanged and court battles begun, but little has changed since the initial ripple effects impacted…
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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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