03/24/20 Los Angeles ports change hours due to Corona virus

March 24, 2020 in Uncategorized

LA/LGB ports and terminals change 2nd shift hours in response to Corona virus. Second shift hours will be from 7pm-4am until further notice. This extended gap between the first shift (8am-4:30pm) and second shift is will be used for terminals to ensure that they have effectively disinfected every piece of equipment which will be in operation.

New Pier Pass / TMF fees in Los Angeles of 11/19/18

December 27, 2018 in Uncategorized

Effective 12/19/18 the new Pier Pass / TMF fees will be $31.52 per 20ft and $63.04 per 40FT/HC. These fees will apply to all containers, import or export, and will apply day or night.

Gate Fee in Oakland Effective June 27, 2016

June 23, 2016 in Uncategorized

Effective June 27, 2016 – SSA Oakland terminal will be begin to implement an Extended Gate Fee that will apply to all import and export containers. This fee is to help elevate the severe congestion that has been troubling the Oakland port as SSA Oakland (Berth 58) moves to an appointment system and extends their operating hours.

05/06/16 New APL demurrage and per diem fees in effect June 1, 2016

May 6, 2016 in Uncategorized

EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2016
DEMURRAGE SCHEDULE (DRY CONTAINERS)
New York / New Jersey Ports
4 days free then
Day 1-4 = $250/day
Day 5-10 = $300/day
Day 11+ = $450/day

Atlantic Coast Ports (except NY/NJ)
Gulf Coast Ports
5 days free then
Day 1-4 = $150/day
Day 5-9 = $200/day
Day 10+ = $250/day

Pacific Coast Ports
4 days free then
Day 1-4 = $150/day
Day 5-10 = $200/day
Day 11+ = $250/day

DEMURRAGE SCHEDULE (REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS)
New York
2 days free then
Day 1-3 = $547/day
Day 4+ = $695/day

Norfolk
2 days free then
Day 1-3 = $495/day
Day 4+ = $550/day

Philadelphia
5 days free then
Day 1-3 = $400/day
Day 4+ = $500/day

Pacific Coast Ports
Gulf Coast Ports
Atlantic Coast Ports (except NY/NJ/Philadelphia)
2 days free then
Day 1-3 = $400/day
Day 4+ = $500/day

PER DIEM SCHEDULE (DRY CONTAINERS)
All Ports
5 days free including day of pickup
Day 1-5 = $95/day
Day 6+ = $135/day

PER DIEM SCHEDULE (REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS)
Pacific Coast Ports
Gulf Coast Ports
Atlantic Coast Ports (except NY/NJ/Houston/Mobile)
3 days free then $150/day

New York / New Jersey / Houston / Mobile ports
As per Terminal Tariff

02/01/16 New directory added for Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers.

February 4, 2016 in Uncategorized

Our site now includes a searchable directory for freight forwarders and customs brokers.

05/21/13 Oakland port Chassis Program

May 21, 2013 in Uncategorized

Steamship lines currently participating in the chassis program at the Oakland port are:

ANL, CCNI, CMA, Cosco, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag Lloyd, Hyundai, KLine, Maersk, MOL, NYK, OOCL, Polynesia Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ZIM

These carriers charge a daily chassis rental fee for all import and export containers.

04/09/13 Dallas port Chassis Program

April 9, 2013 in Uncategorized

Steamship lines currently participating in the chassis program at the Dallas port are:
Cosco, Hapag Lloyd, Hyundai, Hanjin, CMA-CGM, and K-Line.

These carriers charge a daily chassis rental fee for all import and export containers.

03/14/13 Hapag Lloyd adds Los Angeles / Long Beach to their USA Chassis Program

March 14, 2013 in Uncategorized

Hapag Llloyd began charging a Chassis Surcharge March 1st, 2013 for export containers.  Beginning April 1st, 2013 the Chassis Surcharge of $15/day will apply to all import and export containers.

11/29/12 LA/LGB terminals strike bringing port to near hault

November 29, 2012 in Uncategorized

A labor union strike that began with APM Terminal Tue 11/27 is now affecting all major terminals as they join in support and refuse to cross picket lines. Negotations are underway but no timeline on how long strike may last.

The following terminals are closed until further notice:
APM, APL, WBCT, Evergreen, Eagle Marine, Trapac, LBCT, and Yusen

The following have confirmed still operating:
Pier A, PCT, Matson, and Shippers Transport

10/31/12 East Coast ports and air service beginning to reopen after Hurricane Sandy

October 31, 2012 in Uncategorized

Logistics capabilities returning back to normal as East Coast seaports and airlines begin to resume business in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. That isn’t to say there won’t still be troubles created by the hurricane. Power issues still plague New York and its port. Getting workers to ports and on trucks also could be an ongoing problem.