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FMC Speaks Out on “Reasonable” Demurrage and Detention Fees After 2018 Drayage Boom!
In a private meeting on Tuesday September 4th, 2018, Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye spoke on the recurrent challenges shippers are facing with detention and demurrage charges. Dye released a 19 page interim report bringing much needed clarity and transparency on the responsibilities of the FMC, and the possible solutions to the current influx. Check out the full article on American
Continuous Bond Prices Skyrocket With Increased Tariffs!
With the Trade War booming in full effect, there are many ways US Importers are being affected. Click here to check out a great article which outlines an aspect not many think of: Continuous Bonds. Are you working with the right customs broker to help ease you through the tariff adjustments? Our team members at Transatlantic understand how stressful it
What Does the US-China Trade War Mean For You?
With the trade war escalating daily, we have many members of the Transatlantic family worried about what lies ahead. No one wins in a trade war, but as consumers, we should not turn a blind eye while these leaders gamble our fate. Here’s a timeline of the US-China trade war so far: March 1: Trump announces tariffs on all imports
Could it be – CMA CGM & Hapag Lloyd Partnering Up?!
Happy Tuesday Friends! ? Have you heard about the merger proposition between France’s CMA CGM, and Germany’s Hapag Lloyd?! ? Nothing is confirmed as of yet, but looks like it’s not an unforeseen future for these steamship line giants. How will this affect the current ocean freight trends? We’ll all have to stay tuned to find out! ? Transatlantic –
Air Freight: What’s REALLY Going On?
Have you noticed in the recent months that air freight handling seems to get worse everyday??✈ Are you seeing excessive damages? Losses? Pricey waiting time, and/or missed pick ups causing storage?? to check out an awesome article in American Shipper that helps explain what our operators are really facing with your cargo! Transatlantic – Wer denn sonst! Check out the
Hamburg and Chicago: The Sister-City Relationship That Continues to Thrive
How Did We Get Here? The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is one of the most dynamic economic regions in Northern Europe. Hamburg has proven to be an international hub for several industries such as aviation and logistics. While they are also a notorious cultural hub of the arts. Beginning in the 1770s documented trade between Hamburg and Chicago
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