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October 17, 2014 by admin

LAX-LB and NY-NJ Ports Still Plagued by Congestion

    Journal of Commerce, 10/17/14

Congestion at large U.S. ports is generating increased complaints by truckers and shippers about demurrage penalties for late pickup of containers that can’t be removed from gridlocked marine terminals. The problem is most acute at the two largest U.S. container gateways, Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey, both of which are struggling to deal with bigger ships, rising volumes and chassis supply. Senior Editors Bill Mongelluzzo and Joseph Bonney reporting.

Filed Under: Company News, In the News

June 5, 2014 by admin

FMC Issues Port Congestion/Surcharge Advisory

The Federal Maritime Commission Newsroom

Possible Port Congestion Surcharges Industry Advisory

May 29, 2014

The Federal Maritime Commission has received numerous informal inquiries in relation to certain congestion surcharges that have been announced in tariff rules required to be published under the Shipping Act of 1984, as revised by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (1998) and the Commission’s regulations at 46 CFR Part 520. This Industry Advisory is issued in order to respond to those inquiries.

Unless done pursuant to a waiver or exemption, any tariff rule (including surcharges) of a common carrier that results in an increased cost to a shipper may not be effective earlier than 30 days after publication. 46 U.S.C. § 40501(e); 46 CFR § 520.8.

The Shipping Act and the Commission’s regulations require that the rules applicable to any given shipment shall be those in effect on the date the cargo is received by the common carrier or its agent. 46 CFR § 520.7. Thus, if any cargo-related disruption were to occur at a port after cargo has been tendered by a shipper, a carrier may only lawfully charge the rates in effect on the day the cargo is tendered. These regulations apply both to import and export cargo.

Filed Under: Company News, In the News

April 15, 2014 by admin

US Imports Jump 15%

U.S. containerized import volume jumped 15.1 percent year-over-year in March 2014, the largest increase in 13 months, according to advance figures from PIERS, the data division of JOC Group Inc., dated 15 April 2014 by Journal of Commerce

Filed Under: Company News, In the News

December 2, 2013 by Cindy Barich

Customs Issuing ISF Penalties

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced its intent to begin issuing liquidated damages against importers and carriers for non-compliance with the ISF (Importer Security Filing) requirements effective from July 9, 2013.  Liquidated damages may be issued in the amount of $5,000/violation.  In addition to issuing monetary penalties, CBP will increase cargo exams and the use of manifest holds for “No ISF on File”.

If you are an a importer experiencing late or inaccurate filings, it is very important to increase  your diligence in complying with processing timely, accurate and complete ISF filings.   We are here to help…please contact Lindsay at 781-961-3540 for assistance!

 

Filed Under: Company News, In the News

November 26, 2013 by Cindy Barich

Port of Miami to Offer On-Dock Rail Service

The port of Miami, also known as the Cargo Gateway of the Americas, is gearing up to assist importers with the coming Post-Panamax era with on-port, on-dock rail service and purchase of 4 new Super Post Panamax cranes.  The restored railroad tracks will connect the port to the Hialeah Railyard which in turn will link to the national rail system providing an efficient method of entry for goods destined for distribution in the southeast US.  The new Super Post Panamax cranes are scheduled to arrive this month.  They will enable the port to handle the new generation of super-sized cargo vessels.  Overall, the Port of Miami is investing over $2 billion in infrastructure improvements over the next several years.

Filed Under: In the News

June 22, 2012 by admin

US Signs Free Trade Agreements with Panama and Dominican Republic

The US has recently signed Free Trade Agreements with both Panama and Dominican Republic providing new and numerous benefits to US exporters. The Caribbean region is the 3rd largest export market for US manufactured goods, behind only Mexico and Brazil. Contact Lindsay Barich at 781-961-3540 to learn more how Unitrans Worldwide, Inc. can assist your company export products to the Caribbean market!

Filed Under: In the News

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