The first Thursday of every month, the ports close the 2nd shift for what is known as a “stop work” meeting. These meetings allow the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to discuss union matters, contract proposals, and other important topics. Truckers are notified in advance so they can plan accordingly. How does this affect operations?Because […]
Drayage is a term that isn’t often used in the everyday vocabulary, so what exactly is it? Drayage originates from the Old English term for a heavy horse drawn cart wagon called a “dray”. Over time it has evolved to describe the hauling of goods, especially shipping containers from the ports, rail yards, and other […]
Customers frequently approach us seeking ways to optimize their freight expenditures. The era of exorbitant rates witnessed during the pandemic has passed, and we’re witnessing a shift towards more commonplace rate reductions. Outlined below are three strategies to streamline your invoices: Chassis Management: Partnering with a carrier that maintains ownership of their chassis is pivotal […]
Please be advised that all terminals in the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach will be closed this Thursday June 2nd for a Union Stop Work Meeting. All operations will resume the morning of Friday June 2nd at 0700. Please make sure that your carrier has scheduled accordingly in order to avoid any demurrage […]
SAN PEDRO, Calif. – May 18, 2023 – The Port of Los Angeles processed 688,110 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in April, down 22% compared to last April, which was one of the busiest on record.“A cooling global economy, warehouses laden with aging inventory and prolonged West Coast labor negotiations have all contributed to a slowdown in […]
The Federal Maritime Commission is proposing a new rule that seeks to bring more clarity, structure, and punctuality to the demurrage and detention billing practices of vessel operating common carriers (VOCCs), non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs), and marine terminal operators (MTOs). This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is responsive to a requirement of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of […]