by Alex Pappas | Feb 14, 2014 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Portland Offers Incentive Payments to Ocean Carriers – The Port of Portland has authorized incentive payments to Hanjin Shipping Co. and other ocean cargo carriers as a final bid to keep them calling at the port. The port will pay $20 per container moved...
by Alex Pappas | Jun 21, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
U.S. Gives Nigeria an Ultimatum – After inspecting the security level at Nigerian ports, the United States has given Nigeria a 90-day ultimatum to adhere to the letter of the International Ships and Ports-facility Security (ISPS) Code, or face sanctions. The code was...
by Alex Pappas | Jun 14, 2013 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
ISF Compliance Enforcement Begins in July – The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin full enforcement Importer Security Filing (ISF) compliance for ocean import shipments on July 9th. Customs will begin issuing liquidated damages of up to...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 26, 2013 | Week in Global Logistics
U.S. Signs Customs Agreement with Nigeria – The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has signed a customs mutual assistance agreement with Nigeria’s customs service. The agreement is intended to combat illegal cross-border activities and help ensure the...