There are reports of labor disruptions at West Coast ports as negotiations between the employer’s Pacific Maritime Association (PMA} and worker’s International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) continue. Some marine terminals at the port of Los Angeles and Long Beach were closed on Friday, and one of the Port of Long Beach terminals canceled daytime… Read more »
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) was signed into law H.R. 6256 by President Biden on December 23, 2021, and it became effective for goods imported on or after June 21, 2022. UFLPA establishes a rebuttable presumption that the importation of any goods, wares, articles, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in… Read more »
Ocean Congestion & Constraints
As many of you are all too aware, the US importing and exporting communities face constraints and delays at a scope and scale never before seen due to a combination of many factors from huge surges in import volumes and the same time capacity has been limited in many of the physical cargo handling jobs. … Read more »
Imminent Strike in Montreal, Major Rail Delays, Port Congestion, and Chassis Shortage
In our ongoing efforts to keep you informed of the current market climate and anything that might impact the movement of your freight, we wanted to make sure you are aware of the following noteworthy items: The BNSF Rail Announces Major Restrictions The BNSF has put into place the following restrictions, effective immediately and until… Read more »
CONSIDERATIONS EXPORTING PPE FROM THE US
If a company is exporting PPE and medical supplies, it should be aware of the potential for evaluation by FEMA’s Temporary Final Rule. This rule can impact shipping time or even whether the goods can be sent out of the country to the purchaser. Please review the below link to understand the shipment review process,… Read more »
