It’s Raining… Inside My Container!?
…materials. The resulting damage will be attributed to the inherent vice of the cargo or packing materials, and may not be covered by filing a cargo claim. To avoid cargo…
Minimize the Impact of Sequestration on Your Supply Chain
…imports and exports. According to Customs and Border Protection: decreased service levels in cargo operations increased delays for container exams of up to 5 days or more at major seaports…
Interactive Port Maps Galore at Worldportsource.com
…each port’s listing. “Local Views” are another interesting feature of the site, allowing visitors to view a local satellite map of port operations or a cargo ship a dock. Worldportsource.com…
If My Cargo Is Not Adequately Insured, What Is My Exposure?
…of covering the cost of any other cargo damaged or extraordinary expenses incurred by the operator while saving the voyage. The self-insured cargo owner and the vessel operator would then…
Recommended Contingency Plans Based on East Coast Contract Talks
…uncomfortably real‒especially on or around February 6, when the current contract extension expires. Contingency planning The most cost effective option is to avoid booking cargo that will arrive at the…
Los Angeles/Long Beach Strike Ends
…terms last night. Now the clean-up begins. Expect cargo delays as port terminal staff, truckers, and rail operators will be at capacity for the next few weeks. This will most…
U.S. East/West Coast Labor Updates
Client Alert Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach The strike that started at L.A.’s Pier 400 last week has spread, shutting down 10 of the 14 cargo container terminals at the…
East Coast Air Cargo Delays
…week, several major airlines have cancelled flights and are running on reduced schedules on the U.S. East Coast. Your air cargo may be delayed as a result of these conditions….
Why Are Air Cargo Rates So High?
Client Alert What’s behind the recent upswing in air cargo rates? It’s Apple’s newest iPhone, according to Supply Chain Digital. “The launch of the latest Apple iPhone is expected to…
How to Plan for New East Coast Labor Contract Deadline of Dec 29
…to know if the talks are progressing toward a positive result—a new labor contract before the deadline. Given the situation, Mohawk recommends that cargo departing in November and December be…