On September 19, 2016, a major fire broke out on Wain Hai 307, a 2,200 TEU containership. At present, the ship is stopped in the south-east of Cheung Chau, Lamma Island waters. The Marine Department has closed the channel to authorized vessels only while
Archives for September 2016
CBP Begins Construction at Derby Line Port of Entry
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on September 15, 2016, that an extensive construction project had started at the Port of Entry in Derby Line, Vt. While there is no set completion date for the work, CBP advised that beginning Monday, Septe
September 15th PSS Postponed Until October
Major steamship lines are postponing a previously scheduled Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), from September 15, 2016, to October 1, 2016. In addition, a General Rate Increase (GRI) is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2016.
(B)logistics: ACE Completion by End of 2016, Hanjin Update
From meetings in Washington, D.C., Mark Hirzel provides a recap on recent meetings with CBP and FMC. The White House and Customs have set the end of 2016 for completion…
(B)logistics: Calculating Customs Value
Understanding and properly calculating Customs value are integral to Customs compliance. Amy Magnus shares some tips on what to include in import valuation, as well as a trick on how…
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Transitions to ACE on 9/20
As a result of the ACE implementation, the HMS ITP and AMLR will be replaced by a single permit: the NMFS’ International Fisheries Trade Permit (IFTP).
Three Industry Publications Recognize Deringer as a Top Logistics Provider
Time and again, A.N. Deringer, Inc. proves that it has the skill and resilience to keep pace and anticipate the ever-changing requirements
(B)logistics: Rebel Without a Cause, Hanjin’s Effect on GRIs and Chassis Recovery
In this week’s West Coast Wednesday, Mark Hirzel shares insights regarding the Hanjin bankruptcy, potential for Trans-Pacific rates to increase, and the recovery of chassis – currently holding empty Hanjin…
September PSS Expected: October GRI Announced
Major steamship lines are proposing an October 1, 2016, general rate increase (GRI) for transpacific cargo from the Far East and India to the US and Canada. In the US/Canada, a previous GRI took effect as scheduled on September 1, 2016. In addition, a pre
(B)logistics: 3 Tips to Avoid Chargebacks
Shawn McManigal, Deringer’s Director of Distribution, shares three tips to avoid retailers’ chargebacks. Routing shipments within the allotted time, placing labels on cartons in the proper spot, and shipping within…