Trans-Pacific shipping lane targeted as green corridor Written by Stephanie Castaneda Trans-Pacific shipping lane targeted as green corridor It was decided that these two ports would work together based on cargo volume; the port of Los Angeles has been the busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere for the past 20 years, and its top…
TSA directs freight railroads to bolster cybersecurity Written by Stephanie Castaneda TSA directs freight railroads to bolster cybersecurity Although no U.S freight railroads have experienced catastrophic ransomware attacks, it is better to begin to take precausions now rather than later. These new requirements implemented by the Transportation Security Administration will take into effect December 31st…
Retail Giants Or Ocean Freight Polluters Or Both? Written by Stephanie Castaneda Retail Giants Or Ocean Freight Polluters Or Both? What better way to call the attention of companies than to drag their name through the dirt? Two environmental groups, Pacific Environment and Stand.earth, demanded these retail giants to achieve emission-free ocean shipping by 2030,…
Postal Service Delivery Surcharge Written by Stephanie Castaneda Postal Service Delivery Surcharge The U.S. Postal Service has proposed delivery surcharges for the peak holiday shipping season. The surcharges would take effect Oct. 3 and unlike last year, the surcharges will hit retail as well as commercial customers; international shipments will not be affected. “Surcharges on…
The Port Congestion Continues and Worsens Written by Stephanie Castaneda The Port Congestion Continues and Worsens We are in the early days of peak shipping season yet the amount of port congestion in California has already reached a new record. We got a glimpse of how congested California ports, specifically the west coast, could get…
Excess Container Dwell Fees Delayed Once Again Written by Stephanie Castaneda Excess Container Dwell Fees Delayed Once Again The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for a second time have delayed collection of the new surcharge that was supposed to take effect November 15th. The surcharge was supposed to take effect as an attempt…
FedEx Freight Reverses Service Suspension Written by Stephanie Castaneda FedEx Freight Reverses Service Suspension As you all may know, Prime Day is right around the corner! With that being said, it is important to keep our carriers who deliver our packages in mind. UPS shipments will spike during this time and every year subsequently network…
Amazon Air in its Prime Written by Stephanie Castaneda Amazon Air in its Prime Amazon recently added Pittsburgh and Kansas City, Missouri to its rapidly growing network of airports served by its inhouse cargo airline which helps the company cut ground transportation time and quickly deliver online orders to businesses and customers. Amazon has built…
Biden’s Infrastructure Bill and its Outcomes Written by Stephanie Castaneda Biden’s Infrastructure Bill and its Outcomes The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, promoted by President Biden and recently passed by Congress, has the potential to address the current supply chain crisis due to the following factors: the demand for goods being held at chokepoints, lack…
China’s COVID-19 Measures and How They Impact Port Activity Written by Stephanie How China’s Covid-19 Measures Have Impacted Port Activity With China locking down the port city of Shenzhen on Sunday in hopes of reducing a COVID-19 spread, Seko Logistics warned clients that the measure will impact the delivery of products from that region. Seko’s…
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