A Message from Rod Flegenheimer
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APL ADVISORY REGARDING GEN-SET FOR U.S. IMPORT REEFER CARGO
August 13, 2014 Dear APL Valued Customer: Please be reminded that effective July 28th 2014, APL implemented a $200/unit Generator Set Fee for Refrigerated Cargo under CY delivery at United States water port destinations. This fee must be …
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Delays Due to Congestion at West Coast Ports
Congestion is being experienced at Los Angeles/ Long Beach Ports that causes delay for containers being picked up and going on rail for inland move. There are multiple factors that attributes to the congestion: Import surge explains terminal congestion, capacity …
Notification of Expiration of Wildlife Import/Export Licenses and Designated Port Exception Permits
On July 11, 2014 U.S. Fish & Wildlife has released the latest information regarding individual and business license expiration. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Import and Export Licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance. For previous years, …
Update to PMA and ILWU as the Existing Contract Expires
A joint press release was issued by PMA and ILWU on July 1,2014 regarding their talks on a New Labor Agreement as the existing contract has expired on June 30,2014. Negotiations will continue to move forward. Although no extension …
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Updates on Possible West Coast Trade Disruption
On June 25,2014, CBP has released an interim procedures for possible west coast trade disrruption that could cause major delays and cargo vessel arriving at west coast ports. Stated in the CSMS (Cargo Systems Message Service) 14-000370: “CBP will continue …
Dockworker’s Labor Contract to Expire on June 30,2014 at West Coast Ports
The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have been engaged in talks since May 12. 20,000 dockworkers at 29 West Coast ports are still under negotiation for a new labor contract. Current 6 year …
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Importer Security Filing (ISF): CBP’s Latest Update on Enforcement Policy
On May 13,2014, CBP has provided an updated guidance to different ports regarding the enforcement of ISF. In a CSMS message released by CBP, the purpose of the guidance is to enhance current enforcement activity. The new revised strategy involves …
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Draft Guidance for Industry: Food Allergen Labeling Exemption Petitions and Notification
Under The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA), food labels are required to be identified on products that contains major food allergens (milk,eggs,crustacean shellfish,tree nuts,wheat,peanuts, and soybeans). However; since this major allergens can be modified to …
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An Update on International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association Negotiation
Flegenheimer International would like our importers to be aware of what is happening between ILWU and PMA negotiations. On May 12,2014, Contract negotiations were launched on a positive note, giving hopes that a new agreement could be reached without disruptions …