Ocean Carriers Announce Congestion Surcharges

Ocean Carriers Announce Congestion Surcharges

Several ocean carriers have announced significant congestion surcharges with various start dates through the month of August and into September. Two types of surcharges are being announced: Rail congestion surcharges in the U.S, dealing with the high demand for international intermodal containers moving inland throughout the U.S.Port Congestion / High Demand surcharges relating to the…

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Ho Chi Minh Lockdown Update

Ho Chi Minh Lockdown Update

Throughout Ho Chi Minh and the surrounding areas in Vietnam, COVID-19 cases have now risen to thousands of cases per day. To combat the outbreak, the government has declared a “total lockdown.” New regulations allow factories to operate only if they can arrange their workers to stay inside their factories or dedicated quarantine place—with a…

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8/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce Eastbound GRI

8/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce Eastbound GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective August 1, 2021. 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 portsEffective August 1, 2021 Equip.USD20 ft$180040…

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7/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce Eastbound GRI

7/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce Eastbound GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective July 15, 2021. 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 portsEffective July 15, 2021 Equip.USD20 ft$90040…

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Yantian Port Resuming Operations

Yantian Port Resuming Operations

Good news, Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) is fully operational as of Thursday morning, June 24, 2021. The challenge will now be clearing the backlog over the next four weeks, as peak season draws near. All berths are fully operational, with laden gate-in tractors back to 9,000 trucks per day. The requirement of export laden…

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