Port of Oakland ILWU Stop Work Please be advised of possible delays for cargo operations at Port of Oakland.  Shift schedules may change without notice but the following changes have been announced so far:   TraPac Terminal – closed the remainder of first shift Feb 15, 2023, second shift not yet announced.  SSA Operations are not impacted by TraPac terminal closures.OICT Terminal – ILWU to close first shift on Feb 16, 2023, but operate second shift. ​​​​OICT will be closed first and second shifts…

New Zealand Extreme Weather A national state of emergency has been declared in New Zealand due to cyclone Gabrielle.  There have been widespread power outages, flooding, mudslides and evacuations in the North Island.  Heavy rains and strong winds are expected to last through late Wednesday Feb 15 and possibly Thursday Feb 16.   Plan for delays on cargo movements, including air cargo, over the next few days until the situation stabilizes. ​​​​​​ General Strike in France Feb 16, 2023 Strike activity continues…

In preparation for the release of the US CBMA Importer Refund Claims system (planned for first quarter 2023), the US TTB is requesting for all importers to verify their Key contact information in their Permits Online System. We have provided a copy of the TTB bulletin below:  TTB Bulletin February 8, 2023  As a follow-up to recent CBMA webinars, there is action to take to be ready for CBMA import claims.  TTB is preparing for the release of a new CBMA…

Italy – National Strike Dec 16, 2022Italian trade unions have announced a 24 hour general strike on Friday Dec 16, 2022. Our overseas offices will work to re-schedule pending loads where possible, but plan for some potential delays. UK Rail Strikes for DecemberThe UK Rail network (RMT union) has planned industrial action on the following dates: Dec 16-17, 2022, Jan 3-4, 2023, Jan 6-7, 2023. In addition there will be an overtime ban from Sunday Dec 18, 2022 to Jan…

The filing process and administration of US Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) will be changing in January 2023. CBMA provides for reduced rates or tax credits for certain quantities of beer, wine, and distilled spirits produced in or imported into the United States. Due to demand, the US TTB will hold another a second CBMA webinar tomorrow December 15th at 12pm Eastern. Follow the link below for details and registration information. Registration link to TTB CBMA Webinar Dec 15, 2022…

The filing process and administration of US Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) will be changing in January 2023. CBMA provides for reduced rates or tax credits for certain quantities of beer, wine, and distilled spirits produced in or imported into the United States. If you missed our customer webinar last month on the new CBMA process for imports next year, you can register for the US TTB Informational Webinar on December 14, 2022 at 4PM Eastern Time below. Registration link…

Please note the following holiday schedule and important dates for ISF filing and airfreight arrivals in the USA. Holiday schedule Monday December 26, 2022 (Christmas Day observed) – closedFriday December 30, 2022 (New Years Eve) – closing at mid-day local timeMonday January 2, 2023 (New Years Day) – closed Please note the following cutoff dates for import ISF filing and airfreight scheduling:  ISF filing cutoff dates Thursday Dec 22 for departures through Wednesday December 28, 2022Thursday Dec 29 for departures…