Customs may have to furlough 6000 employees if a funding issue is not resolved by midnight of February 27,2015. There was a conference call made between NCBFAA and CBP Commissioner, R. Gil Kerlikowske discussing what the impact will be to …
After months of negotiations, today, PMA and ILWU made an announcement of a tentive 5 year contract. The parties have not released details regarding the agreement at this time. For more details, please read below immediate release by PMA, ILWU …
PMA, ILWU Immediate Release regarding a Tentative Five-Year Agreement Read more »
This is just a courtesy reminder to all our clients that it is very important that you monitor and renew your import permits and licenses in a timely manner in order to avoid unnecessary problems or delays in the clearance …
On Tuesday December 23rd at 10:00am pacific, join Peter Friedmann, PCC Counsel and Mark Hirzel, LACBFFA President as they are interviewed live on an internet radio show by www.mfgtalkradio.com host Mr. Tim Grady on the impact of the West Coast …
On December 5, 2014, President Obama signed an Executive Order designating Friday, December 26, 2014 as a Federal holiday. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will operate as a holiday on both Thursday, December 25, 2014 and Friday, December 26, …
Federal Maritime Commission is reviewing the carrier’s surcharge in their announcement made on November 17,2014. Most carriers have announced a suspension and postponement of the Port Congestion Surcharge until further notice. Carrier PCS Status OOCL – Postpone until further notice …
Important Announcement: Postponement and Suspension on Port Congestion Surcharge Read more »
To All Our Valued Customer/Importers, We would like to inform you of the port congestion surcharge that was announced by some steamship lines today. It will be in effect on November 17,2014 and will remain effective until the steamship lines …
Announcement: Port Congestion Surcharge – U.S. West Coast Imports Read more »
September 23rd, 2014 Port of Los Angeles/Port of Long Beach closures Dear APL Valued Customer, Please be aware of the interruption of regular operating conditions at many Los Angeles and Long Beach terminals after a fire …
APL Advisory on Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach Closures Read more »
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 …
APL ADVISORY REGARDING GEN-SET FOR U.S. IMPORT REEFER CARGO Read more »
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 …
Dockworker’s Labor Contract to Expire on June 30,2014 at West Coast Ports Read more »
