The Federal Maritime Commission Wants “Transparency” in Fees Charged for Ocean Containers
The September 5 release of a long-awaited report by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on fees charged by ocean carriers verifies what many shippers and ... Read More
Tips for Navigating the Peak Shipping Season
This year’s peak shipping season is already in full swing, getting an earlier start than usual. Peak season always brings higher prices and some sort ... Read More
Conley Container Terminal Update
The Conley Terminal experienced its 4th consecutive year of record breaking growth during fiscal year 2018, processing 283,720 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). This is a ... Read More
Delays and Disruptions Continue at the Port of Felixstowe
Delays and disruptions continue to be experienced at Felixstowe, the UK’s biggest container port, months after a new terminal operating system (TOS) was installed. The ... Read More
The Rising Cost of Logistics
According to the State of Logistics Report published by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, U.S. companies spent $1.5 trillion on shipping costs in ... Read More
MSC and Maersk Change Direct Service from Italy to Boston
The Major players in the 2M Alliance announced the group would no longer call the Port of Boston from La Spezia after February 25, 2018 ... Read More
Does your 2018 Budget Include Contingencies for a Lapsed GRI?
According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the total value of eligible imports under the Generalized System of Practices (GSP) program was $18.7 ... Read More
GRI Announcement for January 18, 2018
We have information from the Carriers regarding a new GRI for January 18, 2018. Please click the link below to receive a copy. Please note that ... Read More
Port of NY-NJ Faces New Challenges with Increasing Cargo Volumes
With the completion of the $1.6 billion Bayonne Bridge Elevation Project in June, the Port of New York-New Jersey (NY-NJ) immediately became an attractive destination ... Read More
