Archive for March 2022
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) adds Boston service from North Europe
In a bit of good news, instead of a service cancellation we are pleased to share that MSC is introducing a weekly service from North Europe to Boston. The Boston Express Service will use 3,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) vessels that will call Antwerp and Le Havre ports in Europe and then go direct to Boston,…
Read MoreUS and UK reach agreement on steel and aluminum trade dispute and will end additional tariffs on American whiskeys
The U.S. and E.U. have reached an agreement in their steel and aluminum trade dispute and will remove the 25% additional tariff on US whiskeys effective June 1st, 2022 and remove the threat of additional tariffs on American wines. As part of the Toasts not Tariffs Coalition, NASA applauds the removal of these additional trade…
Read MoreEmergency Fuel Surcharge from United Kingdom / Scotland
In reaction to the increase of fuel prices in the region, an Emergency Fuel Surcharge has been announced effective March 21, 2022 from shipments originating in the United Kingdom or Scotland, for intra-European moves or export deep sea transport. You can find the notification issued by our shipping partner Hillebrand’s office in the United Kingdom…
Read MoreTransport disruption results from truck driver union strike action that started March 14, 2022
The truck driver union strike that started last Monday has continued and now is estimated to impact 85% of transport in Spain. Strike action intensity varies by region, with some areas such as Madrid and Valencia seeing a lot of protest while limited activity has been possible near Barcelona. New meetings are planned with the Ministry…
Read MorePort of Los Angeles-Long Beach: Clean Truck Fund Fee Starts April 1, 2022
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will start collecting the $10 per TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) Clean Truck Fee on loaded import and export container cargo moving in or out of terminals on Friday April 1st, 2022. This is part of the San Pedro Bay environmental initiative to meet a zero-emissions trucking at the…
Read MoreOcean Carrier Emergency Bunker Surcharges Likely from rising fuel costs
Following the recent spike in fuel and oil prices, if rates continue to remain high or climb, it is likely that ocean carriers would implement Emergency Bunker Surcharges in addition to existing fuel charges. We are working with our shipping and transport partners to monitor and mitigate the impact on your business as much as possible and…
Read MoreCorrection: Ocean Carrier Service Changes: Impact on USA imports by trade lane
Please be advised that THE Alliance MPS service has not been officially cancelled. The service is suspended for at least the next two sailings and we are awaiting further information from ocean carriers if further vessel or services changes will be forthcoming. See below details. Mediterranean service to US West Coast – “The Alliance” MPS…
Read MoreTruck Drivers in Spain start indefinite national strike
Truck Driver associations across Spain have called a national strike effective today March 14th with no end date announced as of yet. The protest is centered around soaring fuel costs and another grievances facing the industry. Other transport companies and self-employed drivers are also joining the strike effort. This will have a significant impact on…
Read MoreEmergency Fuel Surcharge on inland transport to/from Italian Ports
Due to the escalation of fuel prices across Europe, we are being notified of Emergency Fuel Surcharge on inland transportation. Germany and Austria announced a fuel surcharge on inland transportation yesterday (announcement here). Today Italy has also announced an Emergency Fuel Surcharge has been announced effective March 14, 2022 for all inland transport. You can find…
Read MoreEmergency Fuel Surcharge on inland transport to/from German Ports
Due to the extreme increase in fuel prices in Germany, an Emergency Fuel Surcharge has been announced effective March 14, 2022 for pre-carriage and on-carriage (inland transport via truck, rail or barge) for shipments moving to/from German ports. Please find below the notification issued by our shipping partner Hillebrand’s office in Mainz, Germany below. Emergency…
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