Negotiations for a new labor contract for West Coast ports "will continue to move forward" and "normal operations will continue at the ports until an agreement can be reached," according to a joint press release issued last night by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU). Both parties are…
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Transpacific ocean carriers are rallying for increased rates this year through two recent announcements. Peak Season Surcharge Applies to container moves from the Transpacific to U.S. and Canadian Ports Effective July 1, 2014 All amounts are in USD. Equip. USD LCL cbm $8 20′ Std $320 40′ Std $400 40′ HC $450 45′ Std $505…
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While there is still a media blackout on the status of negotiations between ILWU labor and employers at ocean terminals, the effects of the negotiations are being felt through increased terminal congestion related to "slow work". Reportedly, ILWU longshoremen have been deliberately slowing their work and taking 2-hour lunches. The result is long lines for…
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With two weeks left to the ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union) contract renewal deadline, there is still little to no news about the negotiations. There have been no work slowdowns or stoppages reported, and no saber rattling in the public eye, but what is happening behind the scenes? We are seeing heavily booked vessels…
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As the July 1 contract renewal deadline approaches for U.S. West Coast longshore labor, we are beginning to see an upsurge in U.S. East Coast bookings, particularly those to/from Asia. It's apparent that importers are trying to hedge their bets by using the East Coast as an alternative routing. If you are booking to/from U.S.…
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Transpacific ocean carriers are pushing back implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge for container moves to the U.S. East Coast. Originally scheduled to start on 6/15, the surcharge will now begin on 7/1. We predict further delays and/or mitigation of the amounts announced: 20′ Std $ 320 40′ Std $ 400 40′ HC $ 450…
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Many of our clients are asking us this question: What contingency plans make sense to reduce the effects of a looming labor issue on the West Coast? Considering that roughly 2/3’s of shippers polled by the Journal of Commerce plan to move at least a portion of West Coast cargo to East Coast ports, simply…
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The Obama Administration recently revealed it's newest export growth strategy, aptly titled, NEXT. NEXT, a continuation of the National Export Initiative (NEI), is a long-term strategy to beef up U.S. exports by connecting American businesses to the resources needed to enter/expand into new global markets. NEI/NEXT's key objectives are: Connecting more U.S. businesses to their…
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Good news for importers--in a recent ISF enforcement notice, (read more about the notice from our trusted partner Avalon Risk Management), U.S. Customs will not be issuing liquidated damage claims (penalties) for ISF violations that occurred prior to 5/13/14. Customs will review claims again in 12 months. How should importers respond to this announcement? Take…
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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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