Brexit is causing customs delays that are causing problems for shippers and brokers. Read the article to find out a bit about it. Notice all the things besides customs that a container or any cargo must meet.
By Alex Whiteman 15/09/2021
New Brexit customs control delays ‘expected’, but still ‘a pain in the neck’ – The Loadstar
Posted in Logistics, Supply Chains
Tagged Brexit, customs, delays, innovation, Logistics, Shipping
Demurrage and Detention (D&D) charges are commonplace in ocean container shipping. Standard contracts specify a number of days the container may stay in the yer without charge. When the port doesn’t transfer a container within the time limit, the shipper is liable.
The FMC (Federal Maritime Commission) is right now looking into whether ocean carriers and ports are unfairly adding D&D charges to shippers’ bills. Many shippers have been complaining for months that this is happening. But this is the first time one of them has sued the carrier and port, making the dispute public. We’ll now find out, through the court case, the exact sequence of events and the times involved.
The costs for D&D that aren’t in the contract are a complete surprise to the shipper, and come right out of thier profits. Read the story to see what the claims are.
By Nick Savvides 15/09/2021
US shipper launches $270k D&D claim against carrier and terminal operator – The Loadstar
Posted in Logistics, Ports, Supply Chains
Tagged container shipping, detention and demurrage, intermodal, Logistics, ports, supply chains
YOu can now have service from Cleveland to Antwerp, Belgium, Europe on a dedicated container ship. It’s not a large one– 869 teu (twenty-foot equivalent units, half of a normal-40 foot ocean container). But it provides a link for Mid-American businesses that avoids using either coast. Antwerp is a major European port.
One of the risks in this trade is the two-month closure of the St Lawrence river locks for maintenance each year. If your goods will be trapped, there is a free-trade zone (FTZ) at Cleveland so you won’t have to pay duty on your detained cargo– it won’t actually be landed yet.
Previously the firm running it, Spliethoff, moved some container trade using a multipurpose ship.
People have been trying to revive the Great Lakes ship trade for a long time. We will see if this gambit works. It looks like Spliethoff has thought through a lot of the problems and brought solutions for some customers.
Sam Chambers September 13, 2021
Great Lakes welcomes regular dedicated liner service – Splash247
Posted in Logistics, Ports, Shipping, Supply Chains
Tagged container shipping, Great Lakes, Logistics, ocean shipping
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