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Category Archives: Ocean Shipping
Record Levels of Port Congestion as Peak Season Hits
As we enter the peak season, we want to highlight the port congestion crisis in the simplest way possible, with some screenshots showing the number of vessels anchored out various ports. Los Angeles/Long Beach Around late spring, the number of … Continue reading
Posted in blog, Ocean Shipping, Steamship Lines
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Tianjin Port Update
I wanted to provide an update on the port situation in Tianjin. Based on the latest reports, most of the container yards are now open for pick up and return of containers. There were a few terminal locations that were … Continue reading
Posted in blog, China, Ocean Shipping
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Massive Explosion Near the Port in Tianjin, China
As many of you may have already heard, there was a massive explosion at a warehouse in the port city Tianjin, China around 10:50pm local time yesterday. There has been a lot of reporting regarding the deadliness of the explosion, … Continue reading
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KEEP YOUR SHIPMENT DATA CONFIDENTIAL
Every shipping vessel that enters and leaves the United States is required to submit shipping records that document its cargo. This information filed to Customs is called “Automated Manifest System” -> http://www.cbp.gov/trade/trade-community/automated/automated-systems/ams. Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act, most … Continue reading
Posted in blog, Ocean Shipping, U.S. Customs
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East & Gulf Coast Port Strike Averted!
The leaders for the ILA and the USMX have agreed to a six-year labor contract. Both sides still need to ratify the agreement. The agreement is also contingent on agreements regarding a number of local union negotiations. Details of the … Continue reading
Posted in blog, East Coast Port Labor Dispute 2012, Ocean Shipping
Tagged contract extension, East Coast, Gulf, ILA, ports, Strike, USMX
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