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Port Congestion Surcharge Update

As I’ve mentioned over the past few months, the carriers will charge a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) in case there is a strike at the East and Gulf Coast ports. Here is the latest update on the PCS amounts from … Continue reading

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Port Congestion Surcharge – update 9/7/2012

I have no positive news on labor dispute between the longshoremen and the East Coast ports. I am surprised that the potential strike hasn’t made more headlines and isn’t getting the attention of our Federal government. Even a “short” one … Continue reading

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Port Congestion Surcharge Filings for US Inbound/Outbound Containers

As mentioned in my previous blog, the East Coast ports are in the midst of a labor dispute. With the longshoremen’s contract set to expire on September 30, 2012, many in the shipping community are bracing themselves for a strike. … Continue reading

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