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Wednesday, 26 November 2014 21:10 |

U.S. WEST COAST PORTS update

The congestion at the US West Coast ports has not improved, neither has the discussion between the ILWU and PMA. Some carriers have, therefore, decided to implement congestion surcharges which are about $1000 per container.

MSC, MAERSK, ZIM, OOCL, CMA-CGM, HYUNDAI, MOL, APL, COSCO … have all announced the implementation of such a surcharge.

Some questions have been raised concerning the legality of these surcharges. The FMC is studying this aspect but needs more time before announcing any decision.

Nonetheless, these surcharges have been announced and many are scheduled to be effective almost immediately.

Under these circumstances, we believe it is prudent to assume that the carriers will attempt to collect these surcharges when the containers arrive at the West Coast ports.

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Wednesday, 12 November 2014 11:15 |

U.S. WEST COAST PORTS

The labor situation on the US West Coast is seriously impacting vessel operations and deliveries.

The situation on the West Coast ports, which was already frustrating, is becoming worse. The ports in South California have already been affected for over a month but Seattle and Tacoma are now also involved.

Please take into account these additional delays and the challenges being faced for door deliveries.

We hope that the situation will be resolved quickly but contingency planning may become inevitable if there is no improvement.

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Pasadena Star News 11/18/14

Thursday, 16 October 2014 14:44 |

Beaujolais Nouveau 2014 : Air & Ocean

This year the Beaujolais Nouveau wines can take off from the French airports and ports on November third.

Our Air & Ocean Beaujolais Nouveau dedicated Teams work actively for this very time sensitive event.

All the special procedures are in place from the pick up from the French wineries to the US airports and arrival ports.

The key dates for this year :

Monday Oct/13 at 8am – The release date for picking at supplier’s premises
Monday Nov/03 at 8am – The release date for shipping out of France
Thursday Nov/20 at 0h01 – The release date to retail, restaurant and consumers.

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U.S. trucking situation

Following our previous publication on February 1st, 2018, the U.S. trucking situation is not improving and huge delays continue.
More ocean carriers are contemplating the option of stopping their door deliveries. This severely impacts deliveries to the Mid-West, Texas or the West Coast. Some ocean carriers offer services to Rail/Ramp only (e.g. Chicago, IL or Columbus, OH) where it can take 7 to 10 days if no longer to retrieve containers.
Any demurrage, detention or storage fees that may occur are the responsibility of the client.

Please contact TRANSO USA for any additional information.

USA : Truck shortage & domestic transportation challenges

We draw your attention to the general and growing shortage of truck drivers and road haulers which is causing an increase in delivery times in some parts of the US and Canada that may cause extra demurrage, detention and storage costs (let’s remember these costs are the responsibility of the merchandise payable by the consignees or their custom brokers before moving the container out of the terminal or ramp).

The transport sector has been under pressure for many years and a peak is currently being reached due to the terrible weather events that have hit the USA in 2017 and early 2018 (hurricanes of category 4 & 5, severe wildfires and recent snow storms).

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BALGUERIE, new image

Let’s just imagine the future. BALGUERIE is about to unfold its new corporate branding. A low-key design, but which has a lot to say. Deriving its inspiration from the various means of transport. A nod in the direction of our history. Aimed at making things simpler whilst maintaining our DNA. The needle of the compass which signifies control and traceability. The four cardinal points which recall our worldwide coverage. At a slant for speed and precision. Blue like the sky and the seas. A distinguishing mark which is recognised straight away and adaptable. An identity which is innovative, reassuring, easy to understand, modern, cohesive and arrayed with efficiency. And a signature which reveals our ambition.

Enjoy our new image: