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U.S. WEST COAST PORTS updateThe 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. Read more :
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U.S. WEST COAST PORTSThe 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. Read more :
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Beaujolais Nouveau 2014 : Air & OceanThis 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 :
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