Air Freight News
MSC RIPI CUC update for Far East Eastbound cargo to USA
MSC is revising its tariff RIPI CUC (chassis usage charge) effective September 18th, 2020
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EU presses U.K. to reveal state-aid plans to save Brexit talks
The European Union is pleading with the British government to reveal its plans for its post-Brexit state-aid policy or risk destroying the chances of a…
MSC CCC update to USA and Puerto Rico
The Container Compliance Charge shall cover the carrier’s costs with respect to inspecting the container for damages, verifying that it remains seaworthy, and performing necessary…
MSC BRC from Australia, New Zealand, Noumea & Bell Bay Ports to USA
MSC announced BRC levels applicable for Australia, New Zealand, Noumea & Bell Bay to USA effective October 1st, 2020
MSC GRI postponed from Middle-East/ISC to USA
MSC announced the following General Rate Increase (GRI) September 14th
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CBP and CPSC intercept over 2,400 unsafe hair dryers at LA/LB seaport
The seized hair dryers arriving from China pose an electrical shock and/or electrocution hazard to the user
DHL Express holds Fifth Annual U.S. Courier Safety Rodeo
The competition, which launched March 1 at DHL locations nationwide, involved nearly 400 couriers who volunteered to be part of the ongoing, real-time test of…
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Does Amazon Dominate the U.S. Supply Chain?
Book Review: “The Cost of Free Shipping: Amazon in the Global Economy” Pluto Press 2020 Hardcover $99
Israel’s flagship carrier El Al set for unprecedented UAE flight
El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. will operate an unprecedented commercial flight to the United Arab Emirates on Monday, according to the Israel Airports Authority’s website,…
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Abe, Japan’s longest-serving Premier, resigns due to health
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he would resign to undergo treatment for a chronic illness, ending his run as the country’s longest serving premier…